setting weight loss goals

Do you guys still set weight loss goals for yourselves? I think I have been doing better as long as I set myself a little weekly weight loss goal.  I find that I hold myself more accountable than if I just kind of free form. Right now I'm 4 pounds from hitting the 200 pound loss mark.  It is my goal for next sundays weekly weigh in! If you aren't setting goals, do you have any tricks or tips that you use to keep yourself focused and not start back up the weight gain path? Scott

I honestly don't even worry about it. I have to force myself to eat enough during the day as it is it's just like an unwanted chore. I lose like 2 pounds a week on average so I'm happy with that. I don't want to lose too fast and get too much flappy skin.

I don't set goals but I sure do notice the milestones.  I hit 125# lost last Sunday and felt good about it all day! CB

I've never set a weekly goal. I set kinda ballpark style quarterly goals. I'm coming up on six months out and back at 3 months out  I decided that it was possible to be under 300 by 6 months out so that was my goal. Looks like I'll either barely make it or barely miss it. I'm not gonna get mental about it either way. I use daily calorie goals to keep myself in check more than anything else. I try to keep what I consume minus what I burn off from exercise at between 1000 and 1500 per day. Some days it's hard, some days not.

Scott, I didn't set 'mini-goals,' but I did stay focused on the long-term. Establishing new habits is "what worked for me." And keeping with the basics- Protein First, No empty Calories, Taking my Vitamins, getting exercise, etc... That has served me in the long run To break away from the "Diet Mentality" That had served me so poorly in the past. You'll bust right through that 200 mark anyday now! Keep it Up! Best Wishes- Dx

I haven't set weekly or "mini" goals either.  My loss has been so varible, I don't know what to say!  I do have an "end" goal, however or 200 pounds (or so). 

Holy crap! And I thought I was a fast loser?! You lost almost 200 lbs in 4 months? I thought my 150 lbs was impressive...lol Good job man! Personally I think weekly weight loss goals are a little overkill since most people have some fluctuations, but whatever works for you and keeps you on track!  I just set a short term goal (200 lb loss by end of summer) and then a long term goal (218 lb goal weight which is considered a "normal" BMI).  You can only do your best and not sweat the small stuff....

no no no, i lost 110 on the pre surgery diet that Kaiser makes you do. Scott

aaahhhh ok, got it.  that is still EXCELLENT! i could never lose that much pre-surgery. CONGRATS!