•  You should have 2 basic weight-loss goals: 

-Your initial goal (short term).
-Your long-term goal (say, a year 
  from now)

Both of these goals should be realistic and practical for you to achieve.

• Your initial goal –– 10%

-Achieving your initial goal will let you start enjoying the health benefits of weight loss immediately. For an initial weight-loss goal, many health experts suggest 10% of your current body weight.

Your long-term goal 

-Long-term goals vary from person to person, and should always be determined with a doctor's help. The best success is usually enjoyed when your goal is something you can visualize –– fitting into a certain piece of clothing, or playing energetically at the beach a year from now.