Now we are at the time of year where the obligatory review our lives and goal setting and lists of resolutions for the upcoming year happens.
I'm not all that different, I set goals, have ambitions and work towards them, ticking them off as I go.
The problem most people who set resolutions, or any goals set at any time, is that by 2 or 3 weeks in to them, they give up. They run out of steam, lose motivation, weren't clear enough about what they want, how they will go about getting it and when they plan on having achieved whatever it is they want.
So whether you plan on setting a PR in your lifts, eating healthier, dropping fat or becoming more awesome, your strategy is always the same.
So,
1. For the love of all that's holy, be specific! All well and good having a goal of losing weight, for example, but decide what you want to lose. Be it 10lbs, 20lbs, whatever...find the number you need to lose and write it down.
2. Set a date. Be realistic with both the amount you want to lose and the time in which you wish to lose it. 100lbs by the 1st of February may be a tad unrealistic, 20lbs by the end of February though is more achievable and will lead to a healthier and longer term weight loss result.
3. Decide how you will achieve it:
1 - Eat a more balanced diet.
2 - Reduce starches and sugars.
3 - Increase protein intake.
4 - Exercise 3 times per week, using a structured plan, set with the help of a trainer.
5 - Remove negative influences and create a support network.
6 - Log your activities, calorie intake and progress daily with fitday or mydailyplate.
Whatever you have planned this coming year, breakdown your specific goals, and set about getting them done.
I have the utmost faith in you!
Stay healthy.
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