subject: Realistic Weight Loss Target [print this page] When starting a weight loss plan one of the common errors that a lot of people tend to make is that they set unrealistic and sometimes unattainable weight loss targets. We are all aware or should be that being overweight is harmful to our health. Carrying too much weight can cause long term health problems, especially as we get older.
So what is a realistic weight loss target? And what shoter term targets could we set to help us attain our desired weight? You will have more chance of acheiving your desired weight loss if you make sure that you follow a sensible and healthy weight loss plan, and that you have set yourself attainable targets.
I am going to give you some tips on how and what goals to set. The tips below have been accumulated by speaking to other weight loss experts and from my own experience in the weight loss field, and most of all my experience in losing weight personally.
2 Be realistic
Many people set long-term weight loss goals that are far too ambitious than they need to be. For example, if you weigh 170 pounds and your long-term target is to be 120lbs, if you have not weighed 120lbs since you were say 18 and you are now in your forties this is not a realistic goal.
You would be much better setting a goal based on your body mass index or BMI. The ideal BMI is 20.1 to 25.0 for men and 18.7 to 23.8 for women. Body fat ratio should not be more than 20% for men and 30% for women. So you will need a healthy weight loss plan that will help bring you down to the correct BMI index.
2 Set the right objectives.
What I mean by this is that just losing weight for vanity sake is not the best way to go about it. Wanting to lose weight because of health reasons, or worries, is going to motivate you more to losing weight than for vanity.
3 Set reachable targets
Instead of looking at the long range weight loss target, set yourself weekly goals that you want to reach. To commence with you could easily set your weekly weight loss aim at 2lbs. As your weight loss begins to slow down then decrease your weekly target. By doing this you are actually helping to keep yourself motivated from week to week.
4 Healthy Diet
You must choose a weight loss plan that is based on adopting a healthy and natural eating program. Stay away from programs that include skipping meals and replacing meals with diet drinks. These types of diets will only offer you a very short term weight loss.
5 Exercise
Exercise goes hand in hand with any weight reducing program, but you do not have to make it a chore. One of the best exercises is walking and taking a 30 minute brisk walk every day will really help burn those calories off.
By following these simple guide lines you will lose weight and by choosing the right dieting program you will keep the weight off long term.
by: Garry Booton
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