Setting Goals

"I want to get in shape!" This is probably the number one new years resolution in the country. The only problem is that "getting in shape" is a very vauge statement, how will you know when you have arrived? The soloution here is to set short terma attinable goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, and timely.

I always recommend to new clients that the sit down and make a six week and a six month goal. Now this goal can be any number of things from pounds/inches lost, to the number of push ups you can do. First the goal has to be specific, just saying "I want to lose weight." isnt. That brings us to measureable. In order to stay motivated you must me able to measure progress. Now we know the changes dont happen overnight but over the course of six weeks you can start to notice some changes in your body if you are working hard and following your program. Making your goals attainable is of equal importance. This is where thinking realisticly comes into play. Knowing that healthy weight loss is 1-2 lbs per week, it would not be attainable to set a 20 lbs weight loss goal for 6 weeks. On the flip side of that make it timely, dont say i want to lose 5lbs over the next year or you will just procrastinate and ill see you again next January with a 10lbs goal.

No matter the goal, if your are smart about it you can get there. Whether you think you can or you cant your right.

Jeremy Oliver CPT
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