viktmål

Viktmål is a Swedish term that translates to "weight goal" and refers to a predetermined target for body weight used in health, fitness, clinical care, and personal planning. It can denote an aim to lose, gain, or maintain weight and is often set to improve health markers, athletic performance, appearance, or functional capacity.

Setting a viktmål typically involves assessing current weight, body composition, medical history, lifestyle, and personal preferences. Professionals—such as physicians, dietitians, or coaches—may use tools like body-mass index, waist circumference, and measures of body fat and muscle to inform realistic and individualized targets. Effective viktmål are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound, and they usually emphasize sustainable behavioral changes rather than rapid results.

Monitoring progress commonly includes regular weight measurements, tracking dietary and activity patterns, and evaluating broader health outcomes (sleep, energy, blood pressure, metabolic markers). Adjustments are normal as circumstances, health, or goals change.

Considerations associated with viktmål include the importance of focusing on overall health and function rather than weight alone, awareness of individual variability, and the risk of unrealistic expectations or disordered eating. Medical supervision is advised when substantial weight change is planned or when underlying health conditions exist. The concept intersects with public health, sports science, and psychosocial aspects of body image and well-being.