By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN

Why do you want to lose weight? Do you want to be healthier? Do you want to look better? Are you hoping to feel better or to have more energy? There are lots of reasons for people who are overweight or obese to lose weight. But no matter what your reason is, you will need to develop realistic and achievable weight loss goals to help you achieve successful and permanent weight loss results. If you need help setting up weight loss goals, you have come to the right place. Here are the steps you can take to develop your weight loss goals.

1. Check With Your Doctor. Talk with your health care provider to determine if it’s even a good idea for you to lose weight. Make sure that your health status allows you to reduce your caloric intake and increase your level of physical activity.
2. Determine Your Big Picture. Once you get the OK from your doctor, you can begin developing a weight loss program and setting up weight loss goals. First, decide the total amount of weight you’d like to lose by the end of your program. Then figure out the different methods that you can utilize to lose weight, as well as those you will incorporate into your lifestyle to maintain your results in the long run. Learn how you can shop, exercise, cook and eat differently to help you lose weight.
3. Keep A Food Journal. Keep a detailed food and exercise journal for a week or two prior to beginning your weight loss program. This will give you a better idea of the types of food you are actually consuming. It will also help you identify they foods or situations that trigger you to overeat.
4. Count Calories, And Then Cut Them. Now that you have identified your eating patterns through your food journal, you can add up the typical number of calories that you consume each day and look for ways to slowly reduce them. Start by cutting out the “hidden” calories in things like high calorie sodas or condiments. Then gradually make changes to your diet to reduce your caloric intake to the desired level.
5. Start Small. Begin setting up your weight loss goals by setting some small daily goals. For instance, if you overall goal is to lose 20 pounds, make it a daily goal to take a ten minute walk each day. Or you might want to make a nutritional goal to continue keeping your food journal, or to cut out sodas. Small daily and weekly weight loss goals will help you keep track of your success as you head toward your ultimate weight loss goal.
6. Make Time For Exercise. Exercise is key to reaching and maintaining your weight loss goals, so make sure there is time in your day for some form of physical activity. Start slowly, by taking the stairs at work, or parking at the far end of a lot instead of looking for something closer. Then, gradually add some form of regular exercise that you enjoy. Walking is an excellent form of exercise that almost everyone can do, and it doesn’t require any special training or equipment.
7. Get Support. As you are setting up weight loss goals, try to develop a support system that you can turn to as you are losing weight. Join a local support group, register with a dietician, or enlist your family and friends to help you stick with your goals. Your support system can also help you brainstorm for ways to overcome your triggers.
8. Plan To Succeed. Many people give up before they even try to lose weight, because the task seems too difficult to handle. Make sure you give yourself every advantage so that you can succeed at achieving your goals. For instance, consider using a weight loss supplement, such as Slimirex®, that will maximize your weight loss efforts. Slimirex® will give you that extra power to control your appetite and boost your energy levels. It also works to promote lean muscle mass, burn fat, and stimulate your metabolism. So, as you’re mapping out your weight loss goals, plan to succeed with Slimirex®.

About the Author

Dr. Edward F. Group III continues to develop, sell and evaluate exclusively high-end natural and organic healthcare products to support a wide range of health conditions. The products we promote are free of toxic tag-along herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, heavy metals, fumigants, irradiation, liver-toxic glues, binders, or gelatin capsules with animal-source risk and toxic preservatives.

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