How to set and achieve realistic health goals 

It’s good to set goals for your health. But, you should also set realistic health goals. 

You want to become better and improve your health. 

• Right? 

But, you might feel overwhelmed. 

Which is understandable, and why you should set health goals that are realistic. 

They don’t have to be BIG goals. Just somewhere to begin. It doesn’t mean you can’t go big, t’s just about being real. 

• Besides, everyone starts from somewhere. 

Even the fitness people that inspire you online, all had a starting point.

You should too. 

How to set realistic health goals 

Start with small changes 

You might want to go all out, but you don’t need to. 

• Forget about massive changes.

Break down your big health goals.

For example, you may want to lose some weight or get fit. 

You can break it down into smaller steps like.

• Reducing your food one portion at a time 
• Or walking 20 minutes a day 

You might think they’re too small. But they’re not. 

Soon, they’ll start to make a difference in your health.

• Plus, they’re less overwhelming, which can be helpful for newbies.

Prepare for obstacles

Apply the “even if” mindset to your goals. It’s a great way to set realistic health goals, because things can happen.

• And they will happen. 

If you plan your health goals around a stress-free life, you’re not going to like how it goes.

• You might get into an argument with your bae 
• Your parents or siblings might annoy you (big time)
• Work might get harder 
• Random issues might come up 
• The weather can be unpredictable 

But, when you plan for any possible obstacle, it’ll help you stay prepared. 

Don’t just say “I’ll go to the gym” 

Try “even if it starts raining today, and I can’t go to the gym, I’ll workout at home”

Or “even if my mood is bad, I’ll still do some standing planks today”

If you knew how many people stopped working out because of things like this, you’d understand why you need to prepare. 

Ditch perfection if you want to set realistic health goals

You should know that no one is perfect.

• No matter how put together they might look. 

If you ate more that you should’ve. Or missed a day of exercise.

• It’s okay. 

Just pick up from where you left off and move on with your next micro-goal. 

Forget about the end results focus on the habits you’re building 

Don’t obsess over getting abs or that they   aren’t showing yet. 

• Or the numbers on the scale that aren’t changing. 

Instead focus on the habits that will take you there. 

Things like,

• Drinking plenty of water 
• Sleeping earlier than you normally do 
• Covering more steps a day 
• Showing up to your workouts 

Try to be consistent with your habits, and things will soon change. 

Set health goals but make them fun too

Your health goals shouldn’t feel like “some thing to be done”.

• Or a chore. 

It can be enjoyable too. 

Do you like,

• Dancing?
• Swimming?
• Playing sports?
• Cleaning?
• Or even cooking?

Then do it. They are good ways to stay active and not be sedentary. 

And, if you’re having fun while doing it,

You’ll more likely stick to it. 

Also, things like:

• Playing music while working out 

• Doing squats while you watch TV

• Walking around while chatting on your phone 

Are ways to keep your body moving, even when you’re not in “workout mode”. 

Don’t compare yourself 

Comparing yourself will only make you feel bad.

• And pressured.

Everyone’s journey is different. And people can choose how they want to achieve their goals.

• So, do not compare yourself to others. 

Plus its not even healthy. 

• Stay focused 
• And celebrate your wins, no matter how small.