SMART Goals are ones that makes sense:

ladybu6205
ladybu6205 Posts: 165 Member
edited September 24 in Health and Weight Loss
SMART Goals are ones that makes sense:

SMART Goals are ones that makes sense:

Specific– make a clear path to follow and you will be less likely to become lost along the way. Ask yourself the “who, what, when, where” questions.

Measurable– how will you know that you reached your goal if you don’t know what the criteria is? Ask how much (1 minute, 10%) and how many (5 pounds, 20 push-ups)

Attainable– give yourself goals that are within reach. If the goal is long-term, give yourself smaller markers to reach along the way. Safe weight loss is about 2 pounds per week.

Realistic– decide what makes sense to your lifestyle and build on that foundation.

Trackable– document your progress. You m ay want to include a journal to explore your attitude along the way. Note improvements and how you have overcome hurdles.



NOTE: This was posted by the Minot AFB Nutritionist & thought I would share it with you all! Great Tips in our weight loss & fitness journey.

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  • R4z0r4Mm0
    R4z0r4Mm0 Posts: 131
    Thanks for sharing. SMART goals are good - adding an ER to it would make it even better.

    From the legendary Tom Venuto... SMART-ER

    6. Emotional. Goals give you a direction, but strong emotions are the propulsion system that drives you in that direction. Build up a burning desire by focusing on the emotional reasons why you want to achieve your goal. Connect your goals to your values. What’s most important to you about reaching your goal? If you reach 9% body fat, or whatever is your target, what will that do for you? What will your life look like then? How will it make you FEEL?

    7. Reviewed often. Resolutions fail because they are casually set once at the beginning of the year and easily forgotten. Stay laser-focused by writing and reading your goals every day. Repetition is one of the keys to re-programming your mental computer for success. Use the goal card technique. Write your single most important body or fitness goal on a small card, then carry it with you every where you go, reading it several times a day.
  • sleddin_chic
    sleddin_chic Posts: 8
    Great Post! Thanks R4z044Mm0 for the added ER! Love it. I still need to sit down and write out my SMART-ER goals and this was the reminder I needed.
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