Two types of goals for weight loss

By Mayo Clinic Staff

When you set weight-loss goals, think about both process and outcome goals. "Walk every day for 30 minutes" is an example of a process goal. "Lose 10 pounds" is an example of an outcome goal. It isn't essential that you have an outcome goal, but you should set process goals because changing your habits is a key to weight loss.

Dec. 18, 2019 See more In-depth

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