SMART Goals are ones that makes sense:
Specific– make a clear path to follow and you will be less likely to become lost along the way. Ask yourself the “who, what, when, where” questions.
Measurable– how will you know that you reached your goal if you don’t know what the criteria is? Ask how much (1 minute, 10%) and how many (5 pounds, 20 push-ups)
Attainable– give yourself goals that are within reach. If the goal is long-term, give yourself smaller markers to reach along the way. Safe weight loss is about 2 pounds per week.
Realisitic– decide what makes sense to your lifestyle and build on that foundation.
Trackable– document your progress. You m ay want to include a journal to explore your attitude along the way. Note improvements and how you have overcome hurdles.
NOTE: This was posted over on Sparkpeople.com by the Minot AFB Nutritionist so thought I would share it with you all! Great Tips in our weightloss & fitness journey.
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great post..good weight.
You are doing fantastic.
I love that... it can be applied to anything.
I think that's one of the reasons I like the wii fit plus. It tracks it for you, you can enter in not only weight, but type in your waist measurements and steps youve taken, and it tracks calories burned as well as time spent exercising, so you can make your daily goal one of the two. That, and then I don't have to write anything down. :)
Amen to that!
I have always loved this "message" but, have never followed through. Maybe I need to spend some time reviewing it.
Very excellent post. Many times we set goals like, "I want to lose some weight". How much is "some weight," and by when. Yes, clear and trackable goals will set a goal, so you know when you have achieved it. Again, great info. Thanks for posting it. Oh, great job, btw. :)
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