Monday, October 12, 2009

Weight Loss: Be SMART and REWARDING




One key to weight loss involves being SMART
Being SMART is being Specific, Measured, Appropriate, Realistic, and Time-bound For example, if your goal is to increase your exercise, then, you r written SMART goal on your “to-do” list would be: exercise on the treadmill for thirty minutes before book club on Tuesday evening at 6:30pm. Write some of your SMART goals that you would like to add into your routine or lifestyle.

Another key to weight loss is REWARDING yourself!
You have accomplished many goals, and are continually striving to achieve more! Before starting your next goal, think of something that would gratify you. Is there something that you would like to reward yourself with (i.e.. massage, piece of art, shoes). Set up your rewards so that they happen often. For example, if I follow my nutrition plan for the next seven days as I have intended, I will treat myself to a membership to that Health Magazine that interests me.

To sum, I encourage you to be SMART and REWARDING for your well-earmed weight loss!
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  1. HeathOctober 12, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    I like it. My SMART goal is to drink 8 glasses of water a day for the rest week. And I am going to Reward myself with a new bike if I meet my goal for the competition.

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  2. Rachel SegallOctober 15, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Heath you definitely deserve a NEW bike regardless. You have been working so hard.

    I feel a little freaked out, we use "SMART" goals at work, I can't get away from the corporate jargon :)

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