There are several types of strategies which can be used for setting weight loss goals that have been used for other types of goals. Here are some from my experience:
HOW A 70 CIGARETTE A DAY SMOKER QUIT
A lady once told us years ago how she quit smoking. She smoked one less cigarette every day for 70 days until she gave up. She has remained a non-smoker since.
HOW A NAN FURNISHED HER HOUSE WITH THE CIGARETTE MONEY
A young lady once told us how her nan gave up smoking and with the money she would have spent on cigarettes she placed in a box. When there was sufficient money to buy something decent she went shopping. Everyday she could see the stuff she bought with the cigarette money.
HOW A SHY MAN SOLD DOOR TO DOOR
A painfully shy man got a job selling door to door and his approach was to set a goal to knock on the first door and with each door set a goal to knock on a door.
What is wrong with a "lose weight" goal
Take a look at some of the goals and think about what is wrong with them:
Goal one
To overcome shyness
Goal Two
To save money
Goal three
To improve self-esteem
Goal four
To be happy
Goal five
To lose weight
Answer: How do you know you have arrived at your destination? It would be like going to a travel agent and asking for a ticket to somewhere without naming a particular destination. Most of us have heard of smart goals. That is setting goals which are specific. As far as losing weight goes, it would be better to set goals which specifies an action. For example if you take two sugars in your tea then resolve to take one sugar. It is the little changes made daily which add up to big chances over a period of time.
As for the other goals, here is my suggestions:
Goal one could be "To join xxx sporting/social clubs or get a job in a hotel where I get to mingle with lots of people.
Goal two could be "To save xxx amount of money each week for my vacation, investment, or whatever.
Goal three could be " To take up activities which enhance my well being."
Goal Four could be "Same as the above."
As for a goal to lose weight, I think it may be better to switch to a, "Live a more healthier lifestyle" mentality.