In a healthy weight loss program, setting a realistic goal is very important so that you can stick to your weight loss plan. However, most people who attempt losing weight set unrealistic goals, mainly are effected by the mass media, claiming can lose weight in a fast way. As the results, they get demotivated and give up when they cannot achieve the desired weight loss results.
Always remember the golden equation of your body weight workouts in a healthy weight loss program:
Calories Consumed > Calories Expended = Body Weight Increase
Calories Consumed < Calories Expended = Body Weight Decrease
If you are overweight, that means you consume more than what you expend. The fact is mathematic never telling a lie.
So, please understand and do your BMR calculation first before set a weight loss goal. Let us take the same example of the lady I mentioned in the BMR calculation article. She needs approximately 1600 calories to support her daily activities. Therefore, if she consumes 1600 calories each day in a given week, she will maintain her weight. If she has less 400 calories intake on average each day, she will lose 2800 calories, or 0.8 lbs at the end of the week.