Setting Goals For Weight Loss
Have you decided that it’s time to make a change, but aren’t sure how to get started? Creating goals allows you to identify where you want to be, and helps create a plan for getting there.
Weight loss goals in particular are beneficial because they hold you accountable, allow the ability to discover new possibilities, and encourage you to push your limits!
Here are my 7 SVELTE tips for enacting real and positive change!
S- Specific Goals
V- Visual Reminders
E- Evaluate Goals
L- Love The Process
T- Track Your Results
E- Exercise Often
Specific Goals
When identifying your goal it’s important to be specific on what you want to accomplish within a given time frame. If you are looking to lose weight choose a weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly target weight. For example, your goal could be to lose 20 pounds in 2 months.
You can also break down the larger goal into weekly challenges. By breaking down the larger goal into smaller pieces it feels more manageable and you’re able to modify your diet or workout routine accordingly.
2. Visual Reminders
Always remember your “Why.” After setting your goal keep in mind the reason you got started on your journey. Keep a photo that’s connected to your goals in constant sight or on your phone.
It could be a picture of a beach vacation destination or the sign-up form for an upcoming 5K race. Anything that keeps you motivated and holds you accountable will help!
3. Before and After Photos
As you embark upon your fitness journey nothing captures the visual transformation of this adventure quite like a set of “before” and “after” photos. These photos are used as a personal reminder as a testimony of how far you’ve come!
For the photos, I recommend wearing a swimsuit or form-fitting workout clothes to be able to see significant results. You can show as much of your body as you’re comfortable with, but when posting publicly, please always keep it appropriate.
4. Evaluate Goals
It’s a good idea to make sure your goals are realistic. As you work on your fitness goals, you want to evaluate whether or not they're working to get you what you want. If not, why not? What can you tweak or change to make them work?
Some good questions to ask are:
Are you following your program to a T, with exercises and nutrition?
Are you preparing correct serving sizes and not adding or eliminating items from the plan?
If you are on a weight loss journey it’s important to take and record measurements instead of only watching the scale. In some cases, the scale can be deceiving because you could be gaining muscle, which weighs more than fat.
5. Love The Process
If you fall in love with the process the results will come. Enjoy every moment of your journey. Getting closer to your goal is a reward in itself. Share your results and accomplishments with friends and family. You also can reward yourself with purchases related to your goals, like new workout clothes or SVELTE gear! Check out my SVELTE merchandise store!
6. Track Your Progress
Set up daily or weekly reminders to see how you are progressing. You can have an accountability partner to check in with how you're doing.
The great part about the SVELTE community is that we have our tight-knit group of people looking to live healthier and happier lives! If you join my Svelte Life Series or Accelerated Body Transformation Club monthly membership programs you gain access to my private Facebook community. In the Svelte Life Community, my clients motivate each other, share progress, and success stories!
7. Exercise Often
Whether or not your goals are related to losing weight… exercising 5 to 6 times a week is extremely beneficial. According to the Mayo Clinic, physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier, more relaxed, and less anxious.
Exercise also provides oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular system work more efficiently. This provides energy to tackle your daily tasks!
My favorite way to get in my daily exercise is with the One & Done workout program. All it takes is a single 7-minute workout per day to get a quick and effective workout in. One and Done includes 14 days of full-body, low impact Sprint Interval Training (SIT) workouts. These workouts are periods of maximum effort followed by periods of active rest. This can boost metabolism, increase energy, and build muscle!
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Now that you have my 7 SVELTE tips for setting weight-loss goals think about your personal goal and get after it!! Can’t wait to see all of you live healthier and happier lives!
-Mere