Stories of the world’s heaviest people

Many people trying to lose weight only set outcome goals, or goals they want to accomplish at the end.Typically, an outcome goal will be your final target weight.However, focusing only on outcome goals can derail your motivation. They can often feel too distant and leave you feeling overwhelmed.Instead, you should set process goals, or what actions you’re going to take to reach your desired outcome. An example of a process goal is exercising four times a week.A study in 126 overweight women participating in a weight loss program found those who were process focused were more likely to lose weight and less likely to deviate from their diets, compared to those who focused on weight loss outcomes alone.