Is it better to set weekly goals in pounds or behavior changes?
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Becca S.
According to the Stanford Health Promotion Resource Center, it's a good idea to set weekly goals for yourself to motivate and track your weight loss progress. I was going to aim to lose 2 pounds per week. But I wondered if it might be better to measure my success in a behavior change (like no snacks after 10 pm) since weight is not always the best reflection of health. For example, if I gain muscle mass my weight may stay the same. On the other hand, I am ultimately trying to lose weight or pounds. Thoughts?
Posted by Becca S.
According to the Stanford Health Promotion Resource Center, it's a good idea to set weekly goals for yourself to motivate and track your weight loss progress. I was going to aim to lose 2 pounds per week. But I wondered if it might be better to measure my success in a behavior change (like no snacks after 10 pm) since weight is not always the best reflection of health. For example, if I gain muscle mass my weight may stay the same. On the other hand, I am ultimately trying to lose weight or pounds. Thoughts?