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Indulge without the bulge

Basic Information:

How to Set Realistic Weight-Loss Goals

For many people, losing weight is at the top of the list. But
unless you know how to set realistic weight-loss goals, you may be

getting in your own way from the get-go. Let’s be perfectly clear
here: There's no rule that says that you should want to lose weight
just because everyone else seems to be making that a priority in the

new year. For some people, such as those who have a history of
disordered eating, the basic strategies for weight loss (eating fewer
calories, exercising more, or both) might not be a healthy choice, and
they should check in with a doctor before making changes to their

diet or workout habits. If you do want to start a weight-loss plan, it is

important to keep a few things in mind. For one, setting your
intentions and understanding your motivation for wanting to lose

weight helps keep you focused on what you need and want out of the
journey, so that you never lose sight of what matters most: your
health and happiness. Plus, there's so much that goes into weight loss
that we often don't think a medications and hormones all play

important roles in losing and maintaining weight. There's a lot to
consider and no quick fix or magic bullet to give you lasting,
sustainable change.

To put it simply: Losing weight takes planning, commitment, and time.
As a rule of thumb, if a method promises weight loss that seems

extraordinarily fast, it’s probably not a good idea. “Most experts
agree that losing more than 2 pounds per week is difficult to sustain
and an unhealthy way nutrition and exercise science at Bastyr

University, tells SELF. By looking at what’s healthy, where you’re at
currently, and what it’s going to take to get there, you can figure out
what a reasonable weight-loss goal looks like for you.