{"id":3715,"date":"2020-12-05T01:00:31","date_gmt":"2020-12-05T01:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/?p=3715"},"modified":"2026-10-13T16:33:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T16:33:18","slug":"realistic-fitness-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/realistic-fitness-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"Realistic Fitness Goals: Setting Yourself Up For Success"},"content":{"rendered":"

Life is hectic. Between work, family, and your social life, it can be tough to stay on track with your fitness goals. But are you even setting realistic fitness goals in the first place?<\/p>\n

Exercise at times can feel like a chore!<\/p>\n

And it can be especially daunting when you set lofty, long-term goals.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is nothing wrong with setting the bar high. However, it can be helpful to choose more short-term, realistic fitness goals along the way to reaching your long-term goals.<\/p>\n

By changing your mindset, you will be able to stay motivated as you reach new, smaller, everyday goals.<\/p>\n

You may have set a goal to lose \u201cX\u201d amount of pounds or drop two dress sizes.<\/p>\n

However, as much as being lean and fit is important for long-term health, fitness is not just about a weight or clothing size.<\/p>\n

Exercise and healthy eating has numerous benefits.<\/p>\n

We all know that exercise is important for our physical health.<\/p>\n

On top of that, exercise itself can improve your mood, decrease stress levels, and help you feel empowered as a woman.<\/p>\n

But sometimes women can get discouraged and give up on their goals if they can’t reach them right away.<\/p>\n

That’s where setting realistic fitness goals come into play.<\/p>\n

Already hit a fitness goal? Here’s how to stay focused and on track<\/a>!<\/em><\/h3>\n\t\t
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Tips For Setting Realistic Fitness Goals<\/h2>\n

Set Reasonable One-Week or Daily Goals<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s great to set the bar high with your goals, but sometimes your long-term goal may seem too challenging.<\/p>\n

So instead set some short-term goals to reach along the way!<\/p>\n

For example, if your goal is to lose 20 pounds, set a goal to lose one pound a week.<\/p>\n

As you reach this weekly goal, you will be more encouraged to stick to your workouts and healthy eating habits.<\/p>\n

If you try to lose all that weight at once you are more likely to get discouraged when you don’t see the payoffs right away.<\/p>\n

Learn to effectively achieve your goals by starting to simplify your weight loss journey!<\/em><\/p>\n