Goals for 2016 anyone????

kgb6days
kgb6days Posts: 880 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Last year I ran 283 miles. This year I'm setting my goal at 500 and I've got a marathon in my sights.. I'm not calling it a New Year's Resolution because I don't ever keep those. I'm setting goals instead. Anyone else setting goals????
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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    My goal is to run 500 miles this year too. I did 325 in 2015. Got a half marathon in may.
  • Chezzie84
    Chezzie84 Posts: 873 Member
    My goal is to get back to the fitness level I was in 2014 before I re-gained my loss.
    I was able to walk 20+ miles up and down hills without feeling like my chest would implode
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    My goal this year is to rebuild my body after being injured in a car crash last September. I'm in physical and occupational therapy, and should be able to stop wearing a splint on my hand this week. I plan to start in the pool on Monday and my range of motion for my hand is almost good enough to start strength training again.

    This morning I took pictures of me for comparison as the year progresses:

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  • JustSomeEm
    JustSomeEm Posts: 20,265 MFP Moderator
    I've been a really inconsistent runner over the past year, though I trained for 2 halfs and actually completed 1 of them (DNF'd one thanks to a rolled ankle at the 4 mile marker). This year, my goal is to consistently run 3 times each week. Even if it's just a mile or two. I think if I was more steady and consistent (and didn't push myself quite so hard) I'd injure myself less often. So, I guess my real goal is to stop hurting myself. LOL!

    Good luck on your goals, guys. :flowerforyou:
  • ladynasdaq
    ladynasdaq Posts: 21 Member
    1-My first goal is to work a diet that us livable. I'm spinning my wheels with Weight Watchers. It isn't working for me, whatsoever. Just not repeating the same mistakes is what I'm saying.
    2- I'm convinced that counting calories is the answer. I have a hurdle to jump over for now.This is a year long process but I know I have to allow any food I want and count it into the day if it's a craving.
    3- I want to keep my stress level down. Just plan foid things and give myself a good day no matter what. I have to say that I love my job.I'm a Travel Nurse. Next month I am finishing a contract and will be going home before I know it. Getting some appreciable weight off before I leave next month cheers me up like nothing else.
    4-I figured out a good calorie diet. I should move the scale down. I'm figuring on a 1600-1700 cal diet to start off. I also have tried SlimFast in the past. I think 2 100 calorie snacks,2 SlimFast meals for Breakfast and Lunch and then 1000 calories left to eat healthy food is ridiculously easy. I have a good 100 lbs. to lose. Eating healthy foods,using some diet boxed foods for work,enjoying a meal out and just being openninded is everything. I know I have to watch the scale but the good news is being cognizant about what works,what does not.
    5-Last, rewarding myself. A nice outfit at a certain weight,a nice pair of shoes,a planned cruise,a nice vacation to look forward to because it was earned is a big deal to me. People talk about a reward for weight loss. I know putting this into motion is key. ,I am going to put some funds away for this. Lose some weight,will have to figure out how much,get a reward. This is how I roll
  • michaelmelo
    michaelmelo Posts: 11 Member
    10% body fat and do tough mudder.
  • TrekkieLianne
    TrekkieLianne Posts: 8 Member
    Finally getting to where I was when I thought I was fat (13 lbs less than I am now). It's been a long road, and I've already lost over 40 lbs in the past 4-5 years, but I have yo-yo'd each time a few pounds back and forth (lose 10, gain 6, lose 10 again etc.). I want to put behind me the athletic injuries I bring on myself by being too eager and getting unbalanced in my workouts (a lot of running with too little stretching, lifting weights too quickly and tweaking things, ignoring early signs of overuse). I turned 60 ten days ago and I want to usher in a 'healthy aging' period in this life. Fat, sedentary and limited are not the way I want to finish my stay on Planet Earth
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    To keep my weight up in to the healthy bracket, keep up with my training and I'm thinking about learning Spanish!
  • abatonfan
    abatonfan Posts: 1,120 Member
    1. 5.5% A1C or below. This is being carried over from last year's goal, since A1C estimates average BG over a 3 month period (and I'm due for an A1C check this month).
    2. Walk to Disney World. I got a fitbit for Christmas, and the distance between my house and the Magic Kingdom is a bit under 1000 miles. If I want to reach this goal by next Christmas, I'll need to walk about 2.6-2.7 miles a day (an average of about 5000-6000 steps).
    3. Jog a mile. I have never been able to do this. I can jog about a half mile now, which is a big improvement from a few years ago. Depending on when I reach this goal, I might start working on jogging/walking a 5K (I can already walk one).
  • lthames0810
    lthames0810 Posts: 722 Member
    I'm struggling with goal setting. I tend to set unattainable goals then, of course fail to meet them, then of course get disappointed with myself.

    I'm thinking my goals should be process oriented instead of outcome.

    So here goes:

    1) Eat a vegetable every day.

    2) Get 500 calories worth of exercise every week.

  • kgb6days
    kgb6days Posts: 880 Member
    I'm LOVING all these goals - every one sounds so realistic (and I especially love the 'walking to Disney World' one - it's one of my favorite places)
  • Forest91
    Forest91 Posts: 1,203 Member
    My goal is to get to my goal weight of 96lbs(6st 12lbs) by January 2017 if not then at least get to 144lbs(10st 4lbs) what is half way to my goal weight.
  • ise311
    ise311 Posts: 107 Member
    I am only starting back after few years, so I'm going slow for 2016 first quarter.

    1) Aiming to get back stamina for my jogs.
    2) Keep track of diets, no more heavy portions on rice and pizza. But I still love pasta (my bad).
    3) Be more positive-minded (I'm kind of under depression for several months now)

  • mamapettit
    mamapettit Posts: 7 Member
    lthames0810 wrote: »
    I'm struggling with goal setting. I tend to set unattainable goals then, of course fail to meet them, then of course get disappointed with myself.

    I'm thinking my goals should be process oriented instead of outcome.

    So here goes:

    1) Eat a vegetable every day.

    2) Get 500 calories worth of exercise every week.
    lthames0810 wrote: »
    I'm struggling with goal setting. I tend to set unattainable goals then, of course fail to meet them, then of course get disappointed with myself.

    I'm thinking my goals should be process oriented instead of outcome.

    So here goes:

    1) Eat a vegetable every day.

    2) Get 500 calories worth of exercise every week.

  • htimpaired
    htimpaired Posts: 1,404 Member
    My goals for 2016-1) run a 5k (first one since my unable-to-diagnose leg condition started 2) do a full pull up 3) do a one-armed pushup.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    Forest91 wrote: »
    My goal is to get to my goal weight of 96lbs(6st 12lbs) by January 2017 if not then at least get to 144lbs(10st 4lbs) what is half way to my goal weight.

    How tall are you if you don't mind me asking? That is a very small goal weight.
  • mamapettit
    mamapettit Posts: 7 Member
    1- not be out of breath when i go upstairs in my house.
    2- do a 2 mile hike with my kids and dogs
    3- drink more tea out of my favorite mug
    4- eat 1 fruit and vegatable every day
    5- to reward myself with something special after every 10lbs

    A very acheivable list.........
  • yesimpson
    yesimpson Posts: 1,372 Member
    - Beat my 10K and half marathon race times
    - Get stronger
    - Try new things - begun today with a kickboxing class!
  • MrsPamda
    MrsPamda Posts: 5 Member
    1: Be able to run 5k
    2. Be mindful of my bad food choices, and think about each before I do it, and check the nutritional information to dissuade me.
    3. Build muscle back into my shoulders after struggling with tendinitis for years
  • WithWhatsLeft
    WithWhatsLeft Posts: 196 Member
    Oh, so many goals.

    Physically, to get as healthy as I can, which requires that I get rid of 30 pounds by July while keeping (and building) muscle.

    I have shed a number of bad habits over the last couple of years, and learned how to eat well and work out strong. This is the year I really want to put these lessons learned into regular practice.

    Emotionally, a lot of other stuff. :wink:

    This all comes from a strong desire to age well and enjoy the 2nd half of my life - my parents are elderly, and weak as kittens.
  • lil_lizt
    lil_lizt Posts: 275 Member
    edited January 2016
    1. Get back in to a healthy bmi
    2. Go back to learning German
    3. Stop coasting in my law degree and stop procrastinating with the reading and assignments
    4. Actually get some exercise and be consistent with it, starting with the 3 90 day body combat challenges and be able to run at least 10k by the end of the year
    5. Get a minimum of 5 fruits and veg a day and cut back on red meat

    I'm also not touching alcohol for 12 months as that really derails me.
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
    Im getting close to my goal weight so my goal is to really make mindful and intentional eating and activity my lifestyle.
  • grinning_chick
    grinning_chick Posts: 765 Member
    The only firm fitness goal I've set for 2016 that can be considered a new year's resolution is to do a 10K, walk or run it makes no difference, October 16th.

    While ideally it'll be 52 pounds, I don't care how much weight I lose just as long as I don't stay static and log a total loss versus gain by this time next year.

    It'd be great if I could get more animal based protein on a daily this year - here's hoping it's a down cycle year for the red meat industry so prices drop since I don't think it'll be the year I start hunting.
  • leejuliana1987
    leejuliana1987 Posts: 1 Member
    My biggest goal is to work on my emotional well being. I get detailed on everything else if I don't put my emotions first.
  • maryann9wood
    maryann9wood Posts: 75 Member
    I re-set my ticker with my current weight so I can start from there. I lost 26 pounds in the last 26 weeks!
  • cayman07
    cayman07 Posts: 77 Member
    goal is to loose 10kg and keep it that way ! Also do a few more parkruns and get my time down which is 5k and maybe look at pushing to 10k and to get out on the cycle a bit more in the spring/summer
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    maryann9wood wrote: »
    I re-set my ticker with my current weight so I can start from there. I lost 26 pounds in the last 26 weeks!

    Well done! Great rate of loss and total loss :)
  • soozey1
    soozey1 Posts: 102 Member
    Goals for weight loss , fitness all seem to be the current theme. Definitely in the right place for it. Love the one for emotional well being, is often the reason we are overweight. So my resolution is to have it all. Mind, body spirit. Here is to making 2016 our best year ever. If only to find the balance and enjoy the journey, no deprivation, just good food, fun times , work hard, relax more. Add me as a friend if you would like this too.
  • im_simply_karen
    im_simply_karen Posts: 50 Member
    My goal is to make it to my goal weight by loosing 24 lb.
  • pichu318
    pichu318 Posts: 172 Member
    I want to run a 5k race....I also want to lose at least 20kg by the time school starts in September :P

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