Setting weight loss goals is one of the most common practices among people who want to lose weight, but few people do it in a way that makes them more likely to succeed. Below we’ve compiled some excellent tips for setting effective weight loss goals, and the reasons why you should do so.

First, the benefits of setting weight loss goals:

• You’ll have a clear idea of what you want to achieve.
• You’ll have a clear plan of action for achieving it.
• You’ll have fewer opportunities for excuses.
• You’ll be more motivated to stick with your plan long-term.
• You’ll be able to see your progress clearly along the way.

There are other benefits to setting weight loss goals, but those are some of the best ones.

Next let’s cover how to set weight loss goals and follow through with them:
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Many people make a common mistake when setting weight loss goals: they set the initial goals and begin moving toward them, but they never pause to evaluate how they are doing along the way. Then a month or two or three passes, and they wonder why they haven’t yet reached their goal.

To prevent this from happening to you, set up a daily evaluation process where you can see clearly whether you are still on track with your goals:
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It’s easy to get motivated to start a weight loss plan at the beginning of the summer. Many people, motivated by the sunny weather and excitement that summer brings, resolve to get in shape over the summer months. With the summer comes a new beginning and new enthusiasm.

After a while, however, it can be difficult to maintain the same high level of motivation you need to keep going. When the motivation of an upcoming vacation or looking your best in a swimsuit is no longer in front of you, you can easily get discouraged and fall back into old habits.

Instead of giving up, choose success.

Stick to your weight loss and fitness goals even after the swimsuit season with these tips and tricks:

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Clearly, we have an obesity problem in America and many other countries across our planet. Yet, I propose that we do not have a weight loss problem today. In case you’re confused at this apparent contradiction, consider these statistics:

According to a study from Oxford University published in the International Journal of Obesity, within 3 to 5 years, about 80 percent of all ‘weight losers’ have regained the lost weight, and often gained back a little extra.

According to research by the National Weight Control Registry, that relapse rate may be as high as 95 percent.

For comparison, relapse rates for drug, alcohol and tobacco dependency have been reported in the range of 50-90%.

This means that lots and lots of people have “successfully” lost weight. But not many have kept it off. Therefore, we don’t have a weight loss problem, we have a weight-relapse problem; we have a “not sticking with it” problem. Wouldn’t you agree?

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Do you subscribe to the philosophy that resolutions are made to be broken, or do you believe the New Year’s holiday is an opportunity for change?

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It’s easy to get caught up in the fervor of self-improvement and New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, many people give up on their resolutions or completely forget about them, only days after they’ve been set. Here are some tips to help you see your goals attained:
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Is everyone around you setting big goals, making huge resolutions and improving their lives? Do you feel inspired to join in but you just don’t know where to start? Here are five points to consider to help you choose a resolution to fit with your life.
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Take a look around you. What is great about your life? What is absolutely wonderful about today? Why not write it down!

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Don’t you just love the New Year? It’s full of new opportunities, new enthusiasm, and new commitments to change your life for the better.

One common goal around the New Year is to get healthier through exercise. If starting a new exercise routine is part of your self-improvement plan this year, here are seven tips to help make it easier.

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Taking on a new life change can feel overwhelming. How do you fit your new routine into your old life? How do you accomplish your goal while still taking care of the things that need to be done? How do you adapt to the new feelings, stresses and problems that can be associated with reaching your goal?

For example, if you’re making major dietary changes, you are likely going to have some withdrawal symptoms. Cutting sugar out of your diet, caffeine or even preservatives can cause real chemical withdrawal, although fortunately only for a few days. How do you fit that into your life and still push forward to be successful?

Here are four tips to help you incorporate your new resolution into your everyday life.

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