{"id":10522,"date":"2026-01-08T21:30:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T21:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=10522"},"modified":"2026-01-08T21:30:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T21:30:15","slug":"how-to-set-healthy-weight-loss-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/how-to-set-healthy-weight-loss-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Healthy Weight Loss Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Embarking on a weight loss journey can be a difficult and sometimes daunting experience.\u00a0There are many factors that can affect a person\u2019s weight management, such as medical conditions, certain medicines, stress,\u00a0age, genes, hormones, and environment.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However,\u00a0maintaining\u00a0a lifestyle that consists of a good nutritional diet, regular physical activity, stress management, and\u00a0proper sleep can support a healthy weight. Additionally, people who\u00a0lose\u00a0weight\u00a0gradually, which is about one to two pounds a week, are more likely to keep the weight off than those who lose weight more quickly.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If a person is not at a healthy weight, moderate weight loss can help improve their cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. Just a 5% to 10% reduction of their current weight may lower their risk for some chronic diseases, such as heart disease, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes. Other benefits of moderate weight loss include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n