Question

I have decided to set up smaller goals for my weight loss. Maybe it will keep me from getting discouraged. Does anyone else do this?  

Answer 1

I focus a lot on off scale victories. Anywhere from my clothes fitting better, not getting exhausted going up stairs, stopping eating when full, playing at the park with my kids and not getting tired etc.  

Answer 2

I’ve been thinking of doing this, 10lbs at a time

Answer 3

My first goal was to get out of “obese”. Now it’s to weigh what my DL has said for 25 years. Next, to get to the “healthy” weight range, which is the top of my Lifetime range.  

Answer 4

Yes! Smaller goal make faster results! I kept setting too high of expectations for myself which kept leading me to fail! Slow and steady wins the race!  

Answer 5

I look at 5 lb increments

Answer 6

Absolutely! If I loose 1/2 pound, per week or 1/4. that is better than gaining. Also, it means I am learning to eat appropriately. #walkoflife

Answer 7

Yes. Small attainable goals was a recent topic for the weekly workshop. I highly recommend the workshops. You gain a lot.  

Answer 8

Absolutely! Reward yourself with a manicure, a new book, a movie, a new top. It will help you, I promise.  

Answer 9

Check out the app “happy scale”. It has helped me a lot

Answer 10

Yes - any small loss each week on the scale

Answer 11

ABSOLUTELY! It is a major key to success

Answer 12

I’m happy with a half pound loss each week ! My motto is slow and steady wins the race.  

Answer 13

Oh yes. Small losses ALL add up to a large total.  

Answer 14

I set mini goals all the time and never more than 7lbs. You celebrate reaching your goals more often and feel like you are getting somewhere and it all adds up to the ultimate goal.  

Answer 15

Yes! One day at a time, one pound at a time. I didn't get fat over night, I'm not going to get skinny overnight. But we got this! We can do it!  

Answer 16

I keep my expectations very low. That way im not disappointed, lol. Any loss is good for me.  

Answer 17

Update Lost . 8

Answer 18

I did a format that labeled 0. 2 lb and so every time I lost I colored in the blocks. I felt like the visual made me appreciate what I accomplished

Answer 19

I tell myself one pound at a time.  

Answer 20

I find keto okay 3 to 5 days per week but but in reality I prefer purple or blue on w w

Answer 21

Oh yes. Setting small goals at 5 pound increments help me.  

Answer 22

Absolutely! I have sooooo much to lose. My goals are 10 lbs at a time! ( such a drop in the bucket). But I lose 10, get really excited and proud, set a new goal and move on. It keeps me motivated.  

Answer 23

Yes. This has helped me not to feel so overwhelmed by breaking it down into more manageable goals. My first goal is to be under 200 and I am at 203 this morning. So almost to my first goal (SW was 235). Then my next will be 189, then 179 and so on until I get to my goal weight of 170. I also set mini goals for special occasions. For instance, we are going on a cruise in @faux5 so I am trying to get to 193 before that. Good Luck!  

Answer 24

I just try for like two pounds by weigh in day!  

Answer 25

Absolutely ! Realistic small goals all along the way are so important. !  

Answer 26

I say ok. let's get out of the 190's when that is done I say ok let's get out of the 180's. That is where I am now.  

Answer 27

I focus on 5 lbs. at a time. Small victories!  

Answer 28

I planned to look forward to every 7lb lost. then i will reward myself with a treat. made it to my first 7lb nearly two weeks ago, but put two and a half back on last week!  

Answer 29

Little goals are easier to attain. Large goals can discourage you.  

Answer 30

I have major goals and small goals and dates within. My 1st major was set 1-2-20 for June 1-20 33 lbs. my next major is 8-1-20. An additional 20. I do work with a monthly goal. Helps and remember scales are only 2 seconds and not the whole store. Good to do your body measurements.  

Answer 31

‍♀️small goals count too.  

Answer 32

I go at 10 pound increments

Answer 33

I just strive for a loss of any size!  

Answer 34

Me too!  

Answer 35

I have been thinking about this also. I get so discouraged when I know I have tried and I don't see a change.  

Answer 36

1lb a month = 12 lbs at the end of the year! I would be very happy with that.  

Answer 37

Did 2 pound goal per month and excited when I was more successful.  

Answer 38

Try happy scale! It’s super motivating and sets small, realistic goals. It’s a free app and it makes me feel sooo much better about losing small increments

Answer 39

I do! I think it’s key!  

Answer 40

I’m doing the same thing

Answer 41

Yep! I can't lose 20lbs in month, but maybe I can do 7. It's a journey not a race.  

Answer 42

My goal is to weigh less than the previous week.  

Answer 43

Small steps will help you reach your overall goal. Don’t be discouraged, you got this.  

Answer 44

2 pounds at a time

Answer 45

You are ready to become a member of the “turtle WW group” A wonderful and sustaining group to join and claim

Answer 46

Great idea.