My Weight Loss Goals :]

GOAL: The result or achievement toward which effort is directed.

I am going to remind myself of this definition as I go about my weight loss journey.  Some people set goals which are not attainable & when they don't accomplish them they feel they have failed.  I have spent too much of my life feeling like a failure & having a lack of self worth, so I refuse to ever let a goal that is unaccomplished bring me down.  I strongly believe that goals are of great importance as a motivational tool, as well as a way to keep you on track- nothing more than that!  So here they are:

Daily Goals:

• Workout 5-6 days a week (including resistance training 3 times per week)

Reward: After committing to it for 1 month- I join the Wisconsin Athletic Club :]

• Take the dogs for a daily walk.

Reward: Well behaved dogs! :]

• Track & write down what I eat each day.
• No soda! 

Reward: Having teeth when I'm older :]

• Blog each day about my weight loss journey.

Reward: My blogging friends inspirational comments & motivation!

• Drink 6 8oz. glasses of water each day.
• Eat 5 servings a day of fruits/vegetables.
• Take a daily vitamin.

Short-Term Goals:

•   Lose at a rate of 1 and a half - 2 pounds a week.
•   Lose 20 lbs. by November 3rd, 2009
  

Reward:  $50 Shopping spree (clothes) for every 20 lb. loss.

Long-Term Goals:

• Incorporate running into my daily workout routine.
• BE POSITIVE!
  
• Reach my goal weight of 155 lbs. by: April 14th, 2011 (my birthday)

Reward:  I couldn't possibly think of a greater reward than reaching this goal!  What a great gift it will be! 

I will update my goals as I go along.  Wish me luck!