Are you your own worst critic? Are you sabotaging your own efforts to be healthy by thinking you "cant do it"? Being successful in anything, including weight loss, can be accomplished by applying the following S.M.A.R.T. guidelines for behavioral changes:
1.Specific- Define your goal. "I want to lose weight." or "I want to lose body fat."
2. Measurable- Your weight loss goal needs to be measurable in order to know if you are progressing. "I want to lose 20 lbs."
3. Action- What action steps will you take in order to reach your goal? "I will go to the gym after work each day and walk 20 min on my lunch hour."
4. Realistic- If your goal is not realistic you will set yourself up for failure. Let's say your goal is realistic, but your actions are not. You will still set yourself up for disappointment. Maybe you can plan to go to the gym each day after work, but what if it is raining and you need to miss a day of walking on your lunch hour? Be committed, but be flexible and reasonable. So maybe instead, "I will go to the gym on Mon/Wed/Fri and get 10k steps in per day."
Set realistic goals and if you do more, then great!
5. Timed- When do you want to accomplish this goal? Maybe you are motivated by a vacation coming up? Maybe a wedding? "I want to lose 20 lbs by July 29." Having a reasonable target date will help you keep your eye on the prize!
If you need help setting SMART goals to reach your overall goal- whether it be to eat healthier, exercise more, lower your blood pressure/cholesterol, have more energy, or manage stress better- contact me at myhealthyfriendsfitness@gmail.com and let's set up your free health consultation today!
Best in Health,
Carol Keller CHHC, E-RYT200, and Fitness Trainer
Creator of My Healthy Friends Fitness Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/myhealthyfriendsfitness/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolannkeller
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