The Soccer Mom Blog logo

The Soccer Mom Blog

  • Family
    • Easy DIY & Craft Ideas
    • For The Home
    • Holiday Fun for Families
    • Houston Events for Kids & Family
    • Parenting Tips
    • Saving Money
    • Travel
  • Food
  • For Moms
    • Beauty Tips for Moms
    • Fitness & Healthy Lifestyle
    • Motherhood
    • Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • Kids Activities
    • Kids Activities and Crafts
    • How to Make Slime
    • Edible Slime
    • All Slime Recipes
  • Start a Blog
  • Work With Me
  • About
    • About Me
    • What’s New
  • SHOP
  • Privacy
Home » For Moms » Self Care for Moms » How to Set Weight Loss Goals (For Moms)

January 3, 2021 · 2 Comments

How to Set Weight Loss Goals (For Moms)

Self Care for Moms

Losing weight is something every mom has to do after having a baby. And it can feel very overwhelming to have to lose all that weight at once! Learn how to set weight loss goals that WORK — no gimmicks, no fads…just results.

This post was originally sponsored by Medifast for IZEA and published in May 2016. Updated January 2021.

mom and boy on grassy hillside

“How the Heck am I Going to Lose 50 Pounds?!”

Before I had kids, losing weight was never one of my main goals. I was always active and considered myself fit, so I’d never had to lose a big chunk of weight at once.

That all changed after my first baby. Suddenly I had fifty pounds to lose!

How in the heck was I going to do that?? I’ll admit, I was overwhelmed and discouraged when after the birth of my daughter, I only lost 10 pounds right away. Which was how much she weighed, basically.

I was stuck wearing maternity pants, even though I wasn’t pregnant anymore.

I also had a beach wedding to attend in less than a year. The thought of putting on a bathing suit terrified me!

But I did it.

At my sister’s wedding, I wore a pre-pregnancy dress and a bikini!

And I’m going to tell you how I did it.

Are you sabotaging yourself before you even start? The 4 keys to setting weight loss goals that you can actually achieve!How to set weight loss goals that work

There’s no getting around the fact that to lose weight, you’ve got to change your lifestyle.

Different eating plans and exercises work for different people.

I found the keto diet to be extremely effective. I also love yoga and kickboxing.

But I’m going to let you in on a little secret…

It’s not about any specific diet.

It’s not which workout you do..

Weight loss is a mindset. It’s setting a goal and staying the course, through ups and downs until you get there.

So, it doesn’t necessarily matter which diet you choose, or which workouts you like best.

THIS is what does matter…

These are the four things that kept me on track and helped me to reach my weight loss goals:

1. Keep it real

Setting a realistic goal is key!

Think “I want to fit my clothes more comfortably” instead of “I want to get back to my high school size.”

Having realistic, do-able expectations will make sure that you’re not setting yourself up for disappointment.

Related: How setting “Micro Goals” can help you make big changes faster!

2. Don’t fixate on numbers

Don’t get stuck on what the scale says on any given day.

Rather, think of the scale as an indicator of overall progress. You want to see a general downward trend, but don’t expect the number you see to decrease every single day.

I actually don’t even weigh myself each day, because I can tell if I’m losing weight by how my clothes fit.

3. Make it easy

Planning ahead and having everything you need already on hand makes it easier to stick to your diet and achieve your goals. That’s what I love about Medifast — everything I need for my week-long Summer Shake Up is all here and ready to go. I don’t even have to think about it!

 

Are you sabotaging yourself before you even start? The 4 keys to setting weight loss goals that you can actually achieve!

It also helps to stock your fridge with healthy options. Meal prepping and planning to make sure that you have good real food ready to go, so you’re less likely to reach for junk when you’re hungry.

Related: Grab my meal planner to help set yourself up for success!

4. Eat!

You’ve got to eat to lose weight!

I’m going to say it again for the people in the back: “You’ve got to eat to lose weight!”

Why??

Eating actually fires up your metabolism and helps you burn calories, so if you’re not consuming enough you can actually sabotage your weight loss efforts (plus it’s not healthy!)

Medifast shakes are easy to mix for a quick breakfast — this is probably the most-skipped meal of the day, but it is SO important to fuel your body and get that metabolism going!

Whipping up a quick shake or grabbing one of the bars as you head out the door will keep you on track, even when you’re busy.

Related: 27 Healthy Breakfast Recipes for Busy Moms

Read More from My Weight Loss Journey

I blogged about my weight loss goals in preparation for my sister’s beach wedding. I had a one year old and was still trying to get those last few stubborn pounds off before putting on a bathing suit.

Almost one year later, I have for the most part maintained my weight loss. However, as we head into summer I decided that I wanted to step it up again. Even though I’ve continued to exercise daily, I’ve admittedly relaxed a bit on my eating habits.

Here are more posts I’ve written about losing weight as a mom:

  • How to Lose Weight While Breastfeeding
  • Does Red Wine Help You Lose Weight?
  • 10 Best Tasting Smoothies for Weight Loss
  • Do Postpartum Belly Bands Work?

 

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Stacey is the creator of The Soccer Mom Blog, a Houston Texas mom blog that focuses on positive living for women and families. She loves to share real food recipes, money-saving tips, parenting encouragement, kids activities, DIY tutorials, home hacks, fitness, and so much more! To get to know Stacey even better, click here.
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Latest posts by Stacey aka the Soccer Mom (see all)
  • Cowboy Caviar - March 24, 2023
  • Bunny Bait - March 22, 2023
  • 20 Thrifty Kitchen Hacks - March 21, 2023

Share this post:

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Email
Previous Post: « Penguin Painted Rocks
Next Post: Moist Keto Mug Cake Recipe (Low Carb) »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Alyssa Winters says

    March 3, 2021 at 7:32 am

    Hey Stacey! I just love this blog. Gaining weight after a baby is a normal thing. I am also a mother of a 6-month-old cute little boy and looking for some kinds of ways to look perfect. Thank you for sharing your amazing ideas. Keep writing, stay safe and healthy!!

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. 10 Tips to Losing Weight After Pregnancy - Pregnancy - Motherly Insight says:
    July 16, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    […] You will most likely still have stretch marks and soft, loose belly skin. There are remedies and exercises that can help lessen the effects of these things, but time is the ultimate factor. These things will get better with time, so don’t stress yourself out if you are not noticing an immediate change. Keep your goals simple and attainable. […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar


Hi there, my name is Stacey and I'm so glad you're here! I created this site to be a positive resource for moms and families. If it's your first time, I recommend that you click HERE to see what The Soccer Mom Blog is all about!
email facebook Pinterest Instagram twitter

Search the Blog:

Footer

Posts You Might Like

  • homemade ant killer
  • edible slime
  • how to make slime with contact solution
  • hair tourniquet

Popular Posts

  • Bob Marley Cocktail
  • Edible Pudding Slime – Only 3 Ingredients!
  • Homemade Dog Treats
  • Copy Cat Nutter Butter Recipe

The Soccer Mom Blog

  • About Me
  • Work With Me
  • Shop
  • Disclosure

The Soccer Mom Blog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Love the fonts you see? I found some of them here and you can too!

Copyright © 2023 · The Soccer Mom Blog · Design by Monique B Designs

67 shares