Setting a goal to lose weight has its drawbacks. It is hard to measure unless of course you set a goal to lose xxx amount of kilos in xxx number of weeks or months. 

The problem with a goal such as this is that it lacks definitive action. 

It is easier to set a healthy living goal. 

Then you can decide on the steps you are going to take to achieve your goal. 

A healthy living goal means eating more healthy foods and becoming more physically active. 

That does not mean that you have to go all out and become a fitness freak overnight. 

It is important to take small bite sized steps so that your body can get used to the changes. 

Focus on the healthy lifestyle rather than your waistline. 

Which task is easier? 

To lose weight or to change your diet. 

Focus on actions rather than the outcome as the outcome will be a product of the actions. 

When I was involved in athletics and training, I had my goals such as to beat my personal best times in the middle distance and road races