Setting SHORT-TERM goals

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  • Anthonydaman
    Anthonydaman Posts: 854 Member
    To be 190lbs by late march when I go on vacation in Hawaii
  • RhonndaJ
    RhonndaJ Posts: 1,615 Member
    I set myself weekly goals like amount of water, exercise, things from the previous week I need to modify in order to eat healthier.

    Fitbit sets me weekly goals in order to up my normal daily activity and I strive to reach those.

    I also have my weight loss goals broken down into certain increments, some of which are marked by getting a new bead for my bracelet. Others are pride based. Right now I'm three pounds away from having lost a quarter of what I needed to lose when I started.
  • wildchild06241
    wildchild06241 Posts: 130 Member
    I got out my wii-fit yesturday. I want to use it at least 2 times a week working on my balance. This will be on top of my 4 trips to they gym.
  • fmebear
    fmebear Posts: 172 Member
    Short term goals -
    1) spend quality time with my family without television/computer each night by reading books and snuggling
    2) menu plan every week HEALTHY, filling meals that are nutritious to me and my family (also must make my calorie goals daily)
    3) hit the gym at least 4 days a week, walk 10,000 steps a day, 10 flights of stairs
    4) and be kind to myself - I am in a lifestyle change in finding the new me. i am going to make mistakes but I can do it.

    Long term -
    Get my weight down between 125 - 130, wear a size 6 - 8 (of course depending on the clothing) and to be CONFIDENT, FIT and HEALTHY
  • deannajf4
    deannajf4 Posts: 223 Member
    I'm currently on day 14 of the 30 day shred. I've never done ANYTHING every single day, so I'm on a mission to finish the 30 days without a break!
    In February, I want to increase my workout time to 40 mins.
    March 1st I'm going to start Insanity - it scares the heck out of me right now, but that's my goal
    To be a size 8 by the end of March so I can go spring clothes shopping for size 8 - I'm JUST begininning to fit into size 10, so it's not too unrealistic
    My ultimate goal is to be 140 by July 1st - hubby and I have agreed to a little reward at that time of a shopping spree and spa weekend - just me :) (I have 4 kids, so half the joy in that is being by myself for 48 hours!!)
    Now that I think about it - my ULTIMATE goal is to REMAIN at 140lbs for the rest of my life (give or take) I REALLY don't want to yoyo like I watched my mother do her whole life!!
  • serapi
    serapi Posts: 197 Member
    Great post!!! My goal is to stop eating so much sugar this week! I LOVE sugar!

    Chocolate bars where on sale again and I ate a chocolate bar for breakfast on Sunday lol!!!
  • serapi
    serapi Posts: 197 Member
    I'd like to get through Jillian Michael's Ripped in 30....6 days a week, doing 3 days, 1 day of rest, 3 days on. When I get through this first week, I'll be super proud of myself lol

    go girl!!!! we're here for you!
  • Janey142
    Janey142 Posts: 50 Member
    Short term goal for me is to be able to do 10 full push ups.. currently doing 10 knee push ups a night trying to get those arms working!
  • PhearlessPhreaks
    PhearlessPhreaks Posts: 890 Member
    My short term goals are simple: do at least one house chore a day, do not buy what I do not need, feed my body wholesome foods only when I am hungry, engage in a conversation with my teenage son on whatever topic he wants to talk about, do not worry about what I cannot control, remember that I only exist in the present. All those small goals often leave me at the end of the day with a warm feeling of accomplishment.

    I never reward myself with food or something I need to buy. My reward is usually to take a day off and go hike or go on a mini road trip.

    That just about sums up what we all should be doing :) thanks!

    I concur! Except for one thing- i've been craving ice cream lately (maybe it's one of those pregnancy things, idk) but I'm not allowing myself that treat until after my 16wk appt. If I've met my goal for this month, I am treating myself to a small ice cream. :)
  • Jordyn321
    Jordyn321 Posts: 8
    my short time goal is 5 pounds by march
  • NavyKnightAh13
    NavyKnightAh13 Posts: 1,394 Member
    I don't really think in short term goals....which I need to start thinking in because long term ones are kinda exhausting me.
  • dantrick
    dantrick Posts: 369 Member
    my short term goal is to wake up tomorrow. Then take that day as it comes.
  • Hannah7783
    Hannah7783 Posts: 54 Member
    :happy: Mine is do make sure I do 5 cardio sessions this week, all around an hour. Plus to walk to the gym (which is about 45 minutes round trip) for at least 2 of those sessions.

    Thanks for the new way of thinking with the post by the way - I had thought purely in terms of lbs before!
  • dorihinkelmann
    dorihinkelmann Posts: 37
    right now honestly my only goal is to lose 1lb/wk...and get to the gym to walk at least every other day since there r things around my house/yard that i can do as well until my doctor gives me the ok to do more...
  • Lois_1989
    Lois_1989 Posts: 6,410 Member
    To loose 20lb by the 1st April (April Fools Day Challenge) 2lbs a week with 4 weeks at 1lb just in case. :)

    Edit: I'm already 1lb ahead! Yay!
  • bartcal
    bartcal Posts: 40 Member
    I have my weight loss goals broken down into my "milestone" weights, roughly every 20 lbs. Just hit my first one after several months of trying, mostly due to a long break in the fall.

    I like the idea of a daily short-term goal to go with my weekly goal of being under my calorie goals/macro goals (still haven't hit the macro's yet). I might try that "no bread" day here soon.
  • MsipiGRITS
    MsipiGRITS Posts: 128 Member
    Complete my 5k training (had never run before) and run in a local 5k on Feb 9th, running the entire course! Then seeing if I can extend that training to a 10k and run a 10k race in March!
  • mbrickle
    mbrickle Posts: 23
    I started at 161 and am now 125.4...I'm hoping to get down to about 108 or so given my small frame and my height (5'3".) That being said, when I feel I'm having a difficult time, or I'm gaining and losing the same few lbs, I give myself a "challenge" for a specific amount of time (ie: I will stay on track for 2 weeks because I can do anything for 2 weeks) that usually helps motivate me, and at the end of two weeks or 30 days of staying within calories I usually have lots several pounds which motivates me even further for the next few weeks.

    I began to implement different arm weights last weekend and my short term goal is to build on that, and be down to 120lbs by Feb 11th. Once I'm out of the 120's and into the teens I am going to make an appointment at the spa for a massage!
  • mpenner61
    mpenner61 Posts: 13
    My first short term goal was to weigh less than what my driver's license said that I weighed (renewed 3 years ago and of course I was optimistic when I stated my weight). I have already achieved this.

    My next goal is to get down below the weight limit for sky diving before the season ends this year.
  • mirandaallyn
    mirandaallyn Posts: 39 Member
    real pushups!!! and a couple assisted pull ups :)
  • tanyaleighcummings
    tanyaleighcummings Posts: 105
    My goal is to see my fat percentage drop. Everytime I beat (or match) my lowest I get a smiley face on my chart - four smiley faces and I go clothes shopping.

    I use the same chart for my daughter, boyfriend and his mom.
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    I got out my wii-fit yesturday. I want to use it at least 2 times a week working on my balance. This will be on top of my 4 trips to they gym.

    So much more fun than the BOSU!

    And I actually like the BOSU, as in if I am found dead with a toothbrush through the back of my head, I was probably standing on the BOSU brushing my teeth, no need to look for a murderer. Now that you know that, please don't murder me by shoving my toothbrush through the back of my throat.

    I just keep thinking of all the things I want to do as I get more fit! Zip Lines, aerial dance moves, acro yoga, jumping off the boat without my life jacket (perhaps I should actually take some swim lessons,first)
  • estrobabe
    estrobabe Posts: 337 Member
    To lose approximately 4-5 pounds each month until goal weight, or whenever my body looks fit (strength training) , so whichever comes first :)

    Eating more veggies.. I actually eat veggies now, well more variety!
  • cad39too
    cad39too Posts: 874 Member
    Run an 8 minute mile

    Increase the number of push ups I can do

    Lose 5% body fat
  • 3saLarson
    3saLarson Posts: 23
    My mini goal is to be under 300 lbs by April.
    ETA I ment under 300 not 200. doh!!
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    1 pound down by Jan 21. 2 pounds down by Jan 28. 6 pounds down by March 1st. Need I continue? Lol.
  • sheppeyescapee
    sheppeyescapee Posts: 329 Member
    - Lose 10lbs before my surgery on 20th Feb
    - Daily goals of 3ltrs of water (recommended by my neuro because of POTS)
    - Increase salt intake (also recommended by neuro)
    - Adhere to Low FODMAP Diet (recommended by Neurogastro)
    - Start going to disabled swimming sessions again
    - Start doing my physio again (have been a bit slack on that front)
    - Go to bed before midnight and up before 9am
    - Start using my wii fit again as it is at a level that I can do with my disabilities

    So I have a fair few short term goals. As part of my physical rehab programme I'm always re-assessing my goals :)
  • jodilo88
    jodilo88 Posts: 63
    I want to lose 5 pounds by the end of this month (currently working on trying for 2 a week...at the very least 1 1/2 a week) and every month up until the end of June - by then I would be out of the 200 club =D
  • LaPipebomb
    LaPipebomb Posts: 13 Member
    Increase my sprint speed on the treadmill (currently 8 mph for at least a minute), as well as my rest pace (currently 5 mph, would like to see it increase to 5.5 or 6).
  • AddieOverhaul
    AddieOverhaul Posts: 734 Member
    My goals for this week are to pre-plan most of my meals, run 2-3 times, 2 yoga sessions and 3 strength sessions.

    Another shorter term goal is to run a 5k race on St. Patrick's Day - I'm in a 10 week training clinic for that right now. After that I will train for a 10k.

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