I basically told her to start small by setting a couple of realistic, manageable goals. AND, it just so happens, last Saturday's WW meeting discussed goal setting. The leader suggested that goals should be:
- Positive: Phrase your goal in positive terms (e.g. Each week I will plan my meals.).
- Specific: Make your goals straightforward and emphasize what you want to happen. Specifics help us to focus our efforts and clearly define what we are going to do.
- Within your control: You must be able to complete the goal without assistance from anyone.
- Good fit with your life: Whatever you plan to change must be something you can maintain for the rest of your life (e.g. eating breakfast, cooking more and eating out less).
- motivation
- direction
- measure for evaluation
- high exceptions
- unrealistic expectations
- overwhelming yourself: Set small 5 pound goals instead of worrying about the BIG number.
Well, like everyone else, I set a few goals for myself:
- Complete a 5K (Double booking myself ruined last year's attempt.)
- Track my food intake...If I write it, I bite it (So far so good)!
- Drink the daily required amount of water (and then some) EVERY DAY!
- PLAN, PLAN, PLAN, PLAN, PLAN and then plan some more! This week, I created a menu. With my menu in mind, I wrote my grocery list and only purchased foods on the list. To save money, I also based my menu on foods already stored in my pantry, freezer and fridge. I created this Turkey Taco Soup, pictured below with food on hand. In addition, I froze a few bowls of the soup to be used later as back-up meals in times of laziness.
As far as my long term goals:
happpy black bean omlet morning.
ReplyDeleteI tend to rely a lot on my vision board for a place to plop the images of what I want and whom I need/want to become.
it really motivates me as well.
here's to a great new year for us both.
MizFit
Great post! My small positive goals are to plan all my meals and snacks this week and to lose 2 pounds this week.
ReplyDeleteThank you girl! By the way have you seen a youtube weight loss show called Fatty2slim. You should check it out.
ReplyDeleteBack to goal setting: I like the idea of starting small...things within my control. Today my goal is to make healthy choices. The single most important thing you text me yesterday that totally gave me an aha moment was "DON'T OVERHAUL" the kitchen. I always do that and you are right, it sets me up for failure!
I love reading your blog! Your always so positive and full of inspiation. I know you will be a great WW team leader! :-)
ReplyDelete:) Love your goal- You will make a GREAT WW leader my friend! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful suggestions!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I totally agree that the changes you make have GOT to be something you will stick with.
ReplyDeleteYou are going to be a great WW leader!!
SITS couldn't have picked a better day to feature you. Today I'm getting back to my exercise and healthy eating routine after nearly 8 months off the wagon. Your blog is just the inspiration I need to make sure TODAY reall is the day.
ReplyDeleteback a second time to read the new post! great tips!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips! I have such a hard time with procrastination and it's something I'm definately trying to work on this year.
ReplyDeleteI also share in some of your weight loss woes. My goal is to excersise this year. Maybe I'll get that Carmen Electra workout video you spoke of LOL!
Happy SITS day!
ReplyDeleteI always found the hardest part is keeping track...writing down things never seems to be at the top of my priority list. Keep going!
Also, I know you've prolly already got a bunch of things from weight watchers for it, but the site Sparkpeople.com was really great when I kept a journal...so if it helps.
Congrats on your success so far. We're with you!