Happy New Year to everyone! As we jump into 2010, we often set “New Year Resolutions” in January, with our goals usually falling into the following categories:
*Lose Weight
*Start Exercising
*Stop Smoking
*Continue with your formal Education
*Get a better paying job
*Spend more time with our families
If you find that your goals fall into any of the above categories, this blog can definitely help you to get and stay motivated!
In order to lose that 10,20, 50 or 100 pounds you have to first have a plan of action. Your plan of action (POA) can be written in the following format:
1. What is/are my goal(s)? If you don’t define what your goals are, how will you track your success? For example, if you goal is to lose “some” weight, some is anywhere between 1/8 of a pound and 1,000lbs. Know what you want and go for it!
2. Why is this a goal? This may seem like a silly question, but it’s very important. Are your goals yours, someone else, or what you perceive you should want?
3. Are my goal(s) realistic? If you goal is to lose 30lbs in 1 month, or to start exercising 6-7 days a week, when you’ve previously never exercised, you could be setting yourself up for a big disappointment. Hiring a Certified Personal Trainer can help you get started or to get you back on track!
4. What am I willing to do to achieve my goals? Are you willing to change your dietary habits? Are you willing to write down your daily food intake? Are you willing to ask and or seek assistance?
5. What tools do I need to achieve my goals? Do I need a new pair of walking/running shoes? Do you have a workout buddy? A Personal Trainer? What exercises should I do? Sitting down to write what you need to achieve your goals will help you to get started.
6. Who is part of my support system? It’s important to surround yourself with positive people who will encourage you on to success.
7. How long will it take to achieve my goals? Start off making small changes that will make a big difference down the road. Remember, if weight loss/fat loss is a goal, you never want to lose more than 2 pounds a week. Any weight loss more than that will usually be water, and your precious lean muscle. Log on to www.MyTaylormadefitness.com or email me at tmfitnes@pacbell.net to get more information on our Personal Training and Nutrition Programs.
Take the time to look back on 2009 with fondness not anger and remember that everything happened for a reason. It’s what we choose to do with what happend that can make the biggest difference.
Have a healthy, happy, fit and wonderful new year. Email or call me for your 2010 fitness support!
Fitfully yours,
Lisa
Taylor Made Fitness
619.987.9691 cell/text
tmfitnes@pacbell.net
www.MyTayorMadeFitness.com
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