How to Set a Realistic Goal Weight

A good goal weight motivates you; an unrealistic one just sets you up to quit. Here's how to pick a target worth chasing.

Aim for a range, not a single number

Your weight naturally varies, so a target range is more realistic than one exact figure. It gives you room to live without feeling like you've failed.

Make it achievable

Modest, steady loss is more sustainable — and easier to keep off — than a dramatic target. A slower goal you actually reach beats a fast one you abandon.

Focus on the direction

Early on, the direction matters more than the destination. A trend heading the right way is the real win.

Adjust as you go

Goals aren't fixed. As you learn what's sustainable for you, update your target — and keep watching the gap shrink.

Ready to start? Open the app page: Goal weight tracker.