Is weight loss success in obese adults linked to how realistic their weight goals are?

Weight Loss Goals1 min readUpdated June 4, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed the available evidence and found that among obese adults in a 24-week weight loss program, those who set weight goals closer to their starting weight tended to lose more weight [1]. This pattern was observed across all 40 studies or assertions we reviewed, with none contradicting it. ...

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