It is time to start the new year out right! So have you set any New Year's goals to help you to get healthy?
There is a great article about setting goals here. Some of the highlights are:
#1. Determine a long term goal.
#2. WRITE IT DOWN - studies show that you will be more likely to stick to your goal if you write it down
#3. Create a timeline for the goal, with short term goals along the way to help you achieve it.
#4. Be realistic in your goals. Make sure they are achievable.
#5. Be specific. Very specific. The more specific the better.
#6. Determine a reward for achieving your goal and little rewards for all the short term ones along the way.
#7. Be forgiving of yourself. Have a contingency plan in case something gets in the way of your goal.
So I'm going to help you out with the second step of the goal setting process. Write down your goal in the comments and let us know what you are planning for this year as your health goal. Happy goal setting!
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My goal this year is to work out a minimum of 3 times per week for at least 30 minutes each time. I'm hoping that I can do more than that, but that is what I'm setting as my minimum because I think it is reasonably achievable. I also plan to lose 10 lbs in the next three months. Slow and steady wins the race, right?
ReplyDeleteSlow and steady...is the BEST pace :) LOL!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the constant motivation of EVERYONE on this blog...I owe you all one!
I'm getting ready to jump on the treadmill now in fact :)
My goal will be the same as you Katheryn...3 times per week at least 30 minutes each time.
And if I can do that for ONE WHOLE MONTH from today than I will extend the amount of days or time of workout.
Wish me luck...and GOOD LUCK Katheryn, I'm right there with you!