Behaviours That Will Help You Lose Weight and Maintain It

Behaviours That Will Help You Lose Weight and Maintain It

• Setting the right goals is an important first step. Most people trying to lose weight focus on just that one goal: weight loss
• However, the most productive areas to focus on are the dietary and physical activity changes that will lead to long-term weight changes.
• Remember: Successful weight managers are those who select two or three goals at a time that are manageable.
• Useful goals should be specific; attainable (doable); and forgiving (less than perfect)! "Exercise more" is a great goal, but it's not specific. "Walk 5 miles every day" is specific and measurable, but is it doable if you're just starting? "Walk 30 minutes every day" is more attainable, but what happens if you're held up at work one day and there's a thunderstorm during your walking time another day? "Walk 30 minutes, 5 days each week" is specific, doable, and forgiving. In short, a great goal!