--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Set reasonable goals; not something vague…" description: "\"Set reasonable goals; not something vague and unrealistic like \"I want to be super-model skinny.\" I always had visions of very thin actresses in my min..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6ef/alison-sweeney-9211_actresses_set-reasonable-goals-not-something-vague_2580835.jpg" --- # Set reasonable goals; not something vague and unrealistic… ![“Set reasonable goals; not something vague and unrealistic like "I want to be super-model skinny." I always had visions of very thin actresses in my mind when I was at the gym and it seemed so unattainable that I would quit any health regimen before it even got off the ground. But when I changed my…” quote by Alison Sweeney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6ef/alison-sweeney-9211_actresses_set-reasonable-goals-not-something-vague_2580835.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6ef/alison-sweeney-9211_actresses_set-reasonable-goals-not-something-vague_2580835.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6ef/alison-sweeney-9211_actresses_set-reasonable-goals-not-something-vague_2580835.jpg) > “Set reasonable goals; not something vague and unrealistic like "I want to be super-model skinny." I always had visions of very thin actresses in my mind when I was at the gym and it seemed so unattainable that I would quit any health regimen before it even got off the ground. But when I changed my mindset to focusing on making the healthiest choices possible for myself, it was a lot more realistic, more attainable, and then the results were visible.” [Alison Sweeney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alison-sweeney/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Setting realistic health goals replaces unattainable fantasies, leading to visible results. **In simple terms:** Realistic health goals replace impossible fantasies. Key Takeaway Focus on healthy choices for realistic results. Themes health goal‑setting mindset Mood motivated optimistic Type motivational practical When to use this quote - fitness planning - diet counseling - habit formation Key Concepts psychology wellness behavior change Questions to Reflect On - What realistic health goal can you set now? - How will you measure progress? 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