Set Realistic Weight Goals

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Nov 28

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Unrealistic Goals

Weight loss of 10 pounds/month
Exercising every day
No restaurant dining
No snacking
No desserts
Strict diet
Skip breakfast or lunch every day
Buy special foods to lose weight

Realistic Goals

Weight loss of 1-2 pounds/month
Aim for exercise 5-6 days/week
Learn to make better choices at restaurants
Find satisfying low-cal snacks
Share an occasional dessert with other people
Eat some of the foods you like, but smaller portions
Eat healthy, lean breakfasts and lunches
Enjoy plenty of fruits and veggies, cooked whole grains and lean protein items

Sample Goals:1. Aim for a weight loss of no more than 1-2 pounds/month.2. Make a conscious effort to buy and eat more fruits and vegetables.3. Plan ahead for grocery shopping to avoid random purchases.4. Manage the food you keep on hand – go out for occasional treats instead of keeping them around the house.5. Make better and smaller choices when you eat at restaurants, eg. Soup and salad or appetizer and salad.6. Plan meals to avoid poor nutrition entrees.7. Bring a bag lunch from home when possible.8. Keep high-cal packaged snack foods out of the house. By Jan Treft-Allen, RD.

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