Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve talked about the power of goals and how to create goals that truly supports your Slimpod journey. If you’ve missed either of those, I’d encourage you to catch up here — especially the podcast with goal-setting expert Brian Mayne. His insights really are gold.
This final part of the series is about something most people don’t do — and it’s one of the most powerful things you can do.
Revisit your goals. Let them evolve. Let you evolve.
Because this isn’t just about ticking off a to-do list or hitting a number on the scales. This is about changing the way you live, the way you feel, the way you speak to yourself.
Your Goals Are Allowed to Change
There’s a reason we don’t encourage rigid food plans or fixed calorie counts on this programme — because life isn’t fixed. Things change. You change.
And your goals should reflect that.
Maybe you set out wanting to lose a stone. But now you realise what you really want is to feel in control of your eating — to stop bingeing, to enjoy a meal without guilt. That’s not failure. That’s clarity.
Sometimes, as you grow, your goals deepen. What started as a desire to “lose weight” becomes a mission to feel strong, to live longer for your kids, to wake up with energy. These are the goals that carry you through.
Why Revisiting Matters
Revisiting your goals isn’t about questioning whether you’ve achieved enough. It’s about staying connected to your why. It’s a check-in — not a judgement.
When you take time to reflect, you give yourself the chance to:
- Celebrate how far you’ve come
So many of the changes you’ve made happen gradually. You won’t always notice them unless you pause to look. - Spot what needs to shift
Is something feeling forced or irrelevant? That’s a sign it’s time to adjust — not give up.
Stay motivated
Fresh goals that match where you are right now bring energy and purpose back to your journey.
How to Revisit and Refresh Your Goals
Here’s a gentle guide to making this part of your regular routine:
- Schedule a check-in
Once a month or once a season, carve out 20 minutes for a goal review. Make it something you look forward to — a cup of tea, a quiet moment. - Ask yourself three questions
- What’s working well right now?
- What feels outdated or no longer important?
- What do I want more of in the next few weeks?
- What’s working well right now?
- Update your goals
Add new photos, change the wording, or create a new “chapter.” Remember Denise’s amazing Trello board? It’s a living document — not a static one.
Tune in to your feelings
A goal should feel exciting, not punishing. If it makes you feel heavy, it might not be the right goal for right now.
Progress is Personal
Revisiting your goals is a way of saying to yourself: I care about how I feel. I’m still growing. I’m not finished yet.
One of my favourite things a Slimpodder once said was:
“I thought the goal was the finish line, but actually it was the starting point for everything I wanted next.”
Let that be your mindset too.
You’re not starting over. You’re stepping forward — with more self-awareness, more kindness, and a deeper connection to what matters most.
So, as you sit down with your goal map this week, ask yourself: What do I need now? And give yourself permission to make that your new north star.
Let me know — have your goals shifted? How are you updating your map? I’d love to hear. Every share can be the nudge someone else needs.
P.S. I talk about goal setting in more detail in my book The Weight’s Over – Take Back Control, so if you’re looking to take the next step, that’s a great place to start. And don’t forget—if you’d like to stay in the loop and be the first to hear when new blogs are out, make sure you’re signed up for our newsletter. We’d love to have you with us.
1 thought on “How to Stay Motivated to Lose Weight: Revisit Your Goals”
Gosh there seems so much to get my head around to move forward. I’m a bit overwhelmed at the moment.