06/18/2026
If you’re trying to lose weight, you need a fitness goal.
I’m Coach Mo, and I lost nearly 100 pounds in my 40s. One of the biggest things that helped me stay consistent wasn’t motivation, it was having something to train for.
When I started, my goal was simple: finish a 5K without stopping. I didn’t care how slow I was. I just wanted to cross that finish line without walking.
And I did. It wasn’t easy at all, and the training really sucked at first. That first 30 second interval I thought was going to be the death of me. But I stuck with it.
Since then, I’ve finished a marathon, and right now I’m training to PR my half marathon this fall. I also have strength goals I’m working toward, five pull-ups and a 135-pound bench press.
Here’s why fitness goals matter.
They give you a reason to show up even when motivation disappears.
They also help keep your nutrition on track.
For example, this weekend I ate way more than usual at a family party. Nothing crazy, but enough that I woke up bloated, the scale was up five pounds, I slept terribly, and my run felt awful. Which I wasn’t happy about since it was the first run of my training block.
Instead of spiraling, I got right back to my normal routine of eating protein and produce at every meal, plenty of water, and back to my training.
Today? I felt amazing and crushed my run.
The goal isn’t perfection.
The goal is having something bigger than the number on the scale that keeps pulling you forward.
And if you’re a midlife woman who wants help losing weight while getting stronger and feeling better, I have a couple spots open for one-on-one online coaching. Send me a message and let’s chat.