Why & SMARTER Goals!

What is your "Why" for wanting to get healthy? What is your "Why" for wanting to get in shape, eat healthy or lose weight? Is it to be an example to your kids and family? To get in a good habit for life long health? To fight off disease and be alive and well when you are in your 60's? Think of the big picture and keep that in your mind!!

If you haven't already I want you to write down your goals!! 

A SMARTER goal is:

*Specific- needs to be specific

*Measurable- something you can measure, that you can see improvement with. It doesn't always have to be lbs lost or inches, it can be improving in movements, being able to do 10 full pushups, etc. 

*Attainable- Attainable but aggressive.  Set your expectations high but be realistic for you. 

*Relevant- Needs to be relevant to what you are trying to accomplish, in this case with your Health & Fitness

*Time Specific- it helps to give yourself a date to work towards. I like doing 30 days at a time.

after 30 days (or however long you gave yourself)

*Evaluate- Take a step back & Evaluate how you did &...

*Revise- anything that needs to be revised. Correct course if need be and continue on with a new goal!

*Visualize yourself reaching your goal & making it to that finish line for that goal!! There is power in writing your goals down. Write it down and you will accomplish it!

*A good trick is to write it in first person.  Write it like you already accomplished it!

 *Your 30 day goal should follow the SMART goal guidelines.

 example- "It's August 30 and I lost 10 lbs and 2 inches in my waist."

This is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, & Time Specific.

 *Make a new 7 day goal each week that can be less specific. These are little goals that will help you make it to your big goal.

example- "I will keep my nutrition on track this week and workout at least 3 days."

 *Make a sticky note of your 30 day goal and put it somewhere you will see it everyday!! On your mirror, in your car, on your fridge...

 I encourage you to take some time and think about your goals and write them down!! This is an important step.

Share your goals with me to be accountable!!

This type of Goal setting can pertain to any part of your life!!

5 Steps to Make a Lasting Change!

Most people are afraid of change, changing our nature is hard.  Habits that are naturally engrained in us is hard. So, some people feel like they fail and then they give up. For one thing, you must NOT be so hard on yourself AND don't make so far fetched goals that are almost impossible to do. However, if you make the goal and you truly want it for a good reason then you can do it! You can not always make changes alone, sometimes you do need the help!  But, you CAN change your behavior and your very desires can change if it's truly what you want!

So, How do you Make a Lasting change? How do you keep your New Year's Resolutions?

Well, if you even want to improve yourself then that is great step. Those who say they don't care to make Goals for themselves are afraid.... afraid of change, afraid of rejection, afraid of failing, afraid of starting!

To make a lasting change.....
1. Figure out your weaknesses, figure out what needs to be changed.
     *What do you want to accomplish in 3 months? In 6 months? When it's this time next year what things are you going to be proud of accomplishing?

2. COMMIT to changing no matter how easy or hard it may be.

3. Make a Plan of how you will accomplish it.
   *Make SMART goals, ones that are

      Specific- clearly define it and write it down and/or share it with others.

     Measurable- for example you cannot just say "I want to look better." You need to be more specific, "I           want to reduce my body fat by 5% in 12 weeks."

     Attainable-the right mix of challenging but not extreme.  You want to challenge yourself enough to grow         as a person.

     Realistic- You need to be both willing AND able to work! You have to truly believe that you can                 accomplish the goal you are setting.

     Timely- A goal should always have a specific date of completion. It should be realistic but not too distant       in the future.  Make goals every so often and decide little steps (things you can do tomorrow and each          day) that will help you reach your big goals.  Every little step in the right direction helps you reach a goal!!

4. Ask for support- friends/family or join a support group.  Studies show that this is a crucial step, even if you feel like you can do it on your own.

5. Follow Through!! Tell yourself you can't just begin, you must finish!! And you will!

                     

I can't remember the exact statistics of people who make resolutions, but it went something like this.  About 70% of people make resolutions.  About 80-90% stick to them for the first week.  Only about 50% make it for 6 months and 40% keep it for the whole year.

Why can't you be in that 40%??? Make that number bigger! YOU CAN!

                                

So, what are some of your Goals this year???

*Do you want to finally get in shape or Eat Healthier this year? Check out my 12-Week Workout Plan +Nutrition Guide.  It also comes with that full group support that is so crucial for success.
or Join a local CrossFit Gym!

*Do you want to save money?
Look at this cool idea.  Save just $1 every week and see how much you can save this year!!



This Link also has some great FREE Financial Calendar Printables.

*Do you want to get more Organized & Keep your House Clean? See one of my super popular posts that I wrote a couple years ago, "House Cleaning Organization." I'm going to stick to it this year!!!!
"Clean Mama" also has a great idea HERE.

You can also Download these Super cute Goal making and fun printables from my friend over at One Willis Family and get the whole family in on the New Years Resolutions.



Make 2014 your year! You got this!! ;)

A New Year, a New You!

I can't believe it's almost already 2013.  The year went so fast.  Last year I suggested a great idea of writing a letter to your future self of what you hope to accomplish during the year.  Whatever it is...job related, fitness related, family related, relationship related.  What do you want to do to make it better.  Write it down in a letter to yourself to read on New Years 2014.  Writing things down has been proven to help you be more successful and when it's a letter to yourself you are the one that has to keep yourself accountable.  How will it feel to accomplish those things this year that you have set for yourself.  Think about yourself accomplishing them, picture yourself accomplishing them.  How does it make you feel?  Make a vision board of what you want if you have to.  Sometimes having that visual to look at everyday is a huge help and reminder! 

Some people find that making resolutions are always too hard to keep.  Most people find that they only usually last 6 months, if that. It is true that your brain needs a reset.  So, a new year is always a great time to feel like it's a new beginning, you can start with a clean slate with a fresh new outlook. People who make resolutions are 10 times more likely to actually accomplish their goals than those that don't make any.

As you reflect upon your last year, focus on the great things that happened.  What happened that was good?And as we come upon the new year and now look ahead, I hope you will write a letter to yourself and create a vision of the possibilities of what you can accomplish this year. How you can better yourself and those around you? I have a high hope that this is the year to reach my goals that I have set and I know you can reach yours too!  

To a New Happy, Healthy and successful year! May it be filled with Joy and friends and family around!! Happy 2013 everybody!!

**If you need support and help in reaching your Health and Fitness goals I have some challenges in the works to help you and give you the support that you need.  Follow my Facebook group to stay updated.