Writing Objectives

I am over weight, I want to lose weight, fat, and inches, and I think set a measurable goal for a healthier lifestyle would make this eaiser. The issue is that I am a big girl, I have substantial thighs (some due to fat, some due to big thigh muscles. Ive always had thick thighs from being a swimmer) I have BIG boobs (38DD) I have broad shoulders, I have hips, big hands big feet (11) I am not big boned, I am an amazon; simply large. I have very good blood pressure and pulse rate (especially for someone at my BMI), and I don’t eat too badly. How should I set a goal that takes into account my large size, I’m over weight, but the BMI calculator says I’m very close to grossly obese, I don’t look like a severely overweight person. I don’t think losing 60lbs is a reasonable goal. I am 5′ 8″ 242 lb.

This is not a question of HOW to lose weight, Ive started a decent exercise regimen, and I’m eating better and less. And I’m not on a diet, I’m just more conscientious of my lifestyle. I have begun to see signifigant results (I was 150 less a month ago)

How should a come up with a goal?

His first priority sports-wise is football, but he plays baseball and runs track as well, to “stay in shape during the off season”. During the school year he also takes a conditioning class in school, and does passing drills in the am. He has asked us about protein supplements, but he is a good eater, and I’d like to have the right foods in the house for him. I’d like to be able to have an intelligent and legitimate arguement for convincing him that a chocolate muffin from Costco for breakfast and skipping lunch is not going to help him reach his goals on the field. He is a natural athlete and is very motivated by success and measurable physical gains. What should he be eating for breakfast on a regular basis? Are there any types of foods that would be better before a game?

For a fitness project i have to clearly identify four fitness goals that are specific and measurable… AND realistic. any help would be appreciated.
I’d love answers before eight o’clock tonight!
Thanks!

This isnt a beginner’s question really. I have a specific End goal to achieve - Loose 10 pounds Body fat and add 10 pounds muscle at the end of 6 months.

The problem is - how do I set Intermediate goals in between? Every month, I would be loosing some body fat and adding some muscle. This means I cannot use Weight as my measurement for smaller “monthly” goals towards my End goal.

Is there a very simple , measurable way of tracking how much fat has gone and how much muscle has been added each month?