Neha Singh Neha Singh Asked 5 months ago

How to set weight loss goals?

I've been trying to lose weight for a while, but I keep losing motivation. How can I set some realistic and achievable weight loss goals that will actually keep me on track?

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Aryan Gupta Aryan Gupta Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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I'm also looking into this, like what's a realistic goal? Is it better to set small goals every month or one big goal for the year? And how do you stay motivated after a while?

Deepa Menon Deepa Menon Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

From my experience, setting small, achievable goals worked best. Instead of 'lose 10 kg', I aimed for 'walk 30 minutes daily' or 'eat homemade lunch'. The focus was on habits, not just the number on the scale. That made it sustainable for me. I don't give medical advice, just sharing what felt good.

Priya Das Priya Das Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

It's totally okay to feel a bit anxious about setting weight loss goals, it can feel like a lot of pressure. I used to put so much pressure on myself. What helped me was setting small, consistent goals, like 'drink 2 liters of water daily' or 'add veggies to every meal.' Focus on feeling better, not just the number.

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Rohit Deshmukh Rohit Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Yaar, weight loss goals set karna, actually it should be realistic. Don't go for crazy targets. Aim for 0.5-1 kg a week, max. Also, focus on non-scale victories, like fitting into old clothes or having more energy. That keeps you motivated, na?

Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

For weight loss goals, make them SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Aim for a healthy rate of 0.5-1 kg per week. Instead of just 'lose weight,' try 'lose 4 kg in 8 weeks by walking 45 mins daily and eating home-cooked meals.' This helps track progress realistically even with a busy schedule.

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Vivek Singh Vivek Singh Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Set realistic, long-term goals. Forget crash diets. A healthy weight loss is 0.5 to 1 kg per week. Focus on lifestyle changes like balanced eating and regular exercise. Also, define *why* you want to lose weight – for health, energy, or clothes – that purpose keeps you going.

Shweta Rao Shweta Rao Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

When I first started, I panicked about setting a huge goal. But it's totally normal to start small. Focus on sustainable changes, like walking a bit more or adding one extra veggie to your meal. Don't worry about the big picture initially, just aim for consistency and the results will follow naturally.

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