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The Best Weight Loss GoalsWeight Target Must Be "Realistic"A weight loss goal is no different to any other type of goal, or target. To be effective, it must be realistic and attainable otherwise it won't motivate you to lose weight. How Much Weight Can You Lose?Rate of weight reduction is dependent on how much you weigh. The weight loss limit for someone of 200 pounds is about 3 pounds a week, while someone of 300 pounds may lose up to 4 pounds a week. Otherwise the maximum weight you can lose is 1-2 pounds a week. But even this includes up to 25 percent water-loss, and some loss of muscle tissue, as well as fat-loss. What is a Realistic Weight Loss GoalUnder 200 pounds, a realistic weight loss target is 1-2 pounds a week, or 5-8 pounds per month. Over 200 pounds, aim for 2-3 pounds per week. More is possible, but typically not sustainable. Set Yourself Body Shape GoalsDon't just have a weight loss goal. Aim to improve your body shape in the process. So before you start a diet, take measurements of your bust, hips, thighs, upper arms and thighs, and set yourself realistic improvement goals. This means if you fail to lose weight one week, you may still achieve success in improving your shape, which will sustain your motivation to keep dieting. Your Diet Must Be Realistic TooTo maintain weight loss, your diet plan must contain a sufficient number of calories, adequate nutrition, and enough variety of food choices, otherwise you'll soon get bored. Also, try out different food spices and add-ons, such as chili sauce, lemon/lime juice, ginger and so on. Tasty diet recipes are much more satisfying and thus helpful for weight loss, than bland recipes. When judging a diet, ask yourself: "can I eat this type of diet for a longish period?" If the answer is Yes, chances are it's a realistic option and will help you achieve your weight loss goals. |
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