Thursday, September 17, 2009

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!

5 comments:

  1. Those sound like great goals and I'm excited to see your progress! I truly believe that without goals we flounder without a purpose but when we have something to work for we can continue to press on. Good luck!

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  2. The start of a new life!
    Go you!
    You've got my mind going now too!

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  3. Great goals. You are doing really great and are inspiring me to stay on top of my goals!

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  4. Good job. Goal setting is so important. Good luck and keep up the great work :)

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