Setting Goals ....


What do you think it's going to take for you to be successful at losing this weight and keeping it off forever? We hear over and over again that the answer is changing our behaviors and learning newer, healthier, habits...I agree wholeheartedly.

At the same time, my own journey has taught me that this is no easy task. We are creatures of habit and we become acclimated to all the behaviors that we've learned throughout the years. We've got to learn to take this step by step and remember that every little change, no matter how minute it may seem at the time, is another step in the right direction......another goal reached.

Keeping sight of your ultimate objective is important. But, you must keep in mind that it's the small goals you set for yourself that will eventually get you there.

Here's some ideas for setting goals for yourself: ....

* Set a goal to journal EVERY DAY! ....
* Make it a goal to exercise a certain number of times out of the week...or take it one day at a time if you're just starting out. ....
* Try buying a new outfit...a size down...put it somewhere you can see it every day and imagine how you'll feel when you can get into it! ....
* Getting to your meetings EVERY week! Especially when you're not wanting to go! ....
* Meeting those guidelines for a day...then a week. ....
* Changing your attitude. ....
* Always parking farther away from a store so that you take a few extra steps to get there. ....
* That one extra sit-up you do each day...eventually reaching a number you didn't ever imagine. ....
* That extra walk around the block...that can lead to running for miles! :) ....
* Have a ring you haven't worn in years? Get it out. ....
* Is there a red light food you just can't be trusted with? Make it a goal to avoid it for a week. ....

Acknowledging every goal will help keep you motivated for the long run. It will help you to see the progress you are making and it will show you the changes you need to make for lifelong success! Think about your day, your lifestyle....now think about the things you could change and make them happen....set your own goals. Over time I think you'll see how these small changes can make a huge difference. ....