2011 Goals (No Resolutions Allowed! LOL)

TrainingWithTonya

I posted this as a blog, but thought I'd post over here too in case anyone wants to post their goals and plan to make a change in 2011. So, read my plans and then post your own!

As you may or may not know, I don't do New Years Resolutions. I think they are just a silly statement that people make on New Years Eve to be a better person and then forget about as soon as the champagne wears off. Even if they remember them, they don't keep going after 3 months. That being said, I do believe in setting goals. The difference is that goals are planned out, including the steps that are needed to achieve them, and not just something set on a whim. So, when I set my goals for the year, I plan them out using a planner system I learned years ago. I base my goals on my values in life. And then I plan the steps to take to achieve my goals. In the system I learned, I not only look at my goals for the specific year, but at the person I want to be. I picture myself 5 or 10 years down the road and imagine what I've done with my life. I also look at how I want people to remember me when I'm gone. From that I devise a mission statement. My mission statement is:

"I will be the best ME I can be.
I will not allow the opinions of others to deter me from my goals.
I will push myself to be as strong and healthy as possible.
I will push myself to learn as much as possible.
I will use my knowledge and abilities to help others."

My goals are then based on how they can help me achieve the person I want to be. So, here are mine for 2011, in no particular order.

Goal: I will bench press 200 pounds for 6 sets of 12 reps by December 31, 2011.
Steps: One Rep Max Test by 1/1/11; Follow individual training plans each month; Reasses every 3 months to see how to adjust the training.

Goal: I will reach 15% body fat per my bio-electrical impedance scale &/or 12% body fat per calipers by December 31, 2011.
Steps: Beginning assessment by 1/1/11; Follow individual training plans each month; Follow nutrition plan each month; Reasses every 3 months to see how to adjust the training and nutrtion programs.

Goal: I will finish all of the classes for my bachelors in exercise physiology with a minor in nutrition by December 31, 2011.
Steps: Enroll in Spring Classes (This step is already done.); Begin Spring Classes; Pass Spring Classes; Enroll in Fall Classes; Begin Fall Classes; Pass Fall Classes; STUDY - STUDY - STUDY!!!!

Goal: I will set up my internship for Spring of 2012 by September 1, 2011.
Steps: Research locations (Already partially done.); Make phone calls to the locations I'm interested in; Mail letters to the top 3 locations I'm interested in to inquire about their programs; Mail applications to the top 3 locations I'm interested in; Do interviews with the locations that are interested in me; Make the decision on which one to accept.

Goal: I will pass my ACSM Health Fitness Specialist Certification by July 1, 2011.
Steps: Review all books offered as study materials; Schedule test; Take the test and PASS!

Goal: I will complete the writing of my book by December 31, 2011.
Steps: Organize what I already have written; Outline book plan; Tweek the forms I want in the book to suit my ultimate vision for the book; Write the first half by July 31, 2011; Write the 2nd half by August 31, 2011; Find a publisher

Goal: I will have a 28 inch waist by December 31, 2011.
Steps: Beginning fitness assessment by 1/1/11; Follow monthly fitness and nutrition plans; Reassess every three months to determine ways to improve on fitness and nutrition plans.

Goal: I will get back to being able to squat 300 pounds for 6 sets of 12 reps by December 31, 2011.
Steps: Initial 1 Rep Max test on 1/1/11 barring being prevented from doing it due to my coccyx injury. If necessary, do initial 1 RM test once healed; Follow Monthly training plan; Reassess Every three months or as possible with injury.

Goal: I will score 100 bpm or less on the 3 Minute Step Test by December 31, 2011.
Steps: Evaluate initial score by 1/1/11; Follow Cardiovascular training plan each month; Reassess every 3 months

Goal: I will score 30 inches or more on the Sit & Reach Test by December 31, 2011.
Steps: Evaluate initial score by 1/1/11; Follow Flexibility training plan each month; Reasssess every 3 months.

Goal: I will spend my summer break volunteering at a physical therapy office.
Steps: Talk to physical therapists to set up locations (This step is done); Schedule times to volunteer; Just do it!

Goal: I will research and pick graduate programs to apply to for my next level of education and make sure I meet all of their prerequisites by December 31, 2011.
Steps: Online research (Some has already been done); Request informational packets from schools; Schedule campus visits; Send applications; Take any classes I'm missing in the Fall of 2011.

I think that's it. Maybe. If I think of others, I'll be sure to add them.

Happyoceangirl

Bump. Thanks for sharing your goals. I find this inspiring.