SMART WEIGHT LOSS - For 2025

Losing weight is a common New Year's resolution, and while 80 percent of New Year's resolutions fail by midFebruary, we're here to tell you not to get discouraged. It's up to you to make sure that this is different, and it starts by year having a plan.

Creating SMART weight loss goals can help you stay focused, lose weight, and enjoy the process as you go.

Smart Way To Achieve Weight Loss Goal Here's How You Can Set These Goals:

1 Specific

Specificity helps create a well-defined plan. Instead of a vague goal like "I want to get healthier," choose a clear outcome: "I want to lose 15 pounds by adopting healthier eating habits, exercising regularly, and managing stress effectively." This paints a vivid picture of what success looks like.

Outline the specific actions you'll take, such as joining a fitness class, preparing balanced home-cooked meals, or setting a daily goal of 10,000 steps.

2 Measurable:

Measurable goals ensure you can monitor your advancement. Use scales, body measurements, fitness apps, or photos for tangible tracking. It's essential to break your goal into smaller, trackable steps, such as a weekly weight loss of 0.5-1 pound.

Example: Create a checklist for weekly meal prep, a log of calories consumed vs. calories burned, or a journal to note physical and mental changes.

Use digital tools like weight loss apps, waist-to-hip ratio, BMI, or a simple spreadsheet to stay on top of your progress.

3 Achievable:

Goals should push you but still be attainable. Setting unrealistic goals (e.g., losing 20 pounds, in a month) can lead to disappointment and unhealthy practices. A realistic target should consider your starting weight, metabolic rate, and schedule.