January: Setting Goals VIDEO

Sorry about the quietness, I promise I'm not that way in real life.  I'm just a bit camera shy.
So!  It's January and it's time to start setting goals for the new year!  The most popular goals are centered around fitness, unfortunately not alot of people follow through with their goals.
In order to achieve goals, we have to set real goals.  We are going to use the S.M.A.R.T. Goals Technique.

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-Bound

Be Specific with your goal.  If you're trying to lose weight, how will you lose it?  Cardio?  High Intensity Training?  Don't be afraid to get too specific with your goals

It helps to have a number set in your brain like, "I want a 32" waist." or "I want to lose 30 pounds."  That way, you have something to measure.  This alone will be a good motivator.

Is your goal Achievable?  Will you be able to achieve this goal, is it possible?  If not, what must you do to fix your goal?

Along with the big goal in mind, it's very helpful to make smaller goals to help get you to your big picture.  It's like stairs, in order to get to the top, you gotta make one step at a time.  So, with these tinier goals, will they be relevant to your big picture?  If you're looking to run a marathon, swimming laps probably won't be very relevant to you.

Having your goals time-bound is probably the most important step in achieving goals.  When you have a due date in front of you, you are much more likely to get an assignment done.  Whereas if you don't have a due date, you're probably going to procrastinate, even forget the assignment.  So, set a date on the calendar!

So with these goals in mind, let me explain one of my goals to you.  I still want to put on muscle weight, along with getting as lean as possible.  So, here is what my major goal will look like.

"By March 28th, I will weigh 170 pounds and have at least a 9% Body Fat.  I will go to the gym Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  Wednesday will be my swimming day."
Specific:  I have a workout regimen, and I want to gain weight.
Measurable:  Plenty of numbers in here!  170 pounds and 9% body fat.
Achievable:  For me, this will be difficult, but it is achievable.
Relevant: Swimming and Weight lifting are essential to reaching this goal.
Time-Bound: I have a set date, March 28th.

So that's my very basic example of my main goal.  Of course I have workout goals and nutrition goals to go along with that.  And I will help you make those smaller goals.
*TIP* Find a picture of someone you want to look like.  It could be a celebrity, or just a really fit friend.  Find a good picture and hang it somewhere where you will see it often, hang up several if needs be!  Do whatever it takes to stay motivated.
I'm interested in hearing what your goals are.  So feel free to contact me or shoot me a comment and I would love to here from you!  Please Share and spread the word!  This blog needs your help!

 

oh p.s. JUST BECAUSE IT'S NOT THE FIRST OF JANUARY DOESN'T MEAN YOU CAN'T START NOW!  The beginning of January is just a date.  You can start a healthy lifestyle whenever you want!