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How to make and Meet Your Exercise and Weight Loss Goals for Nutrition Month

Friday, March 12th, 2010

By: Dr. Robert Patterson

How’s that new diet or exercise program going? Maybe you’ve noticed the gym is a little less crowded by now. Are you still hard at it, or are you losing steam? If you’re going strong, congratulations!
At the beginning of the year I wrote about why new programs often fail and about having the proper motivation to succeed. If you’re struggling, don’t beat yourself up, and more importantly, don’t give up. It’s normal to experience ups and downs. If you are having trouble, maybe it’s time to refocus. If you’re doing well, it’s time to set some new goals.

I want to give you a few tips on setting goals.

1. The goal must be measureable. – Set a specific goal that you can track, like “I want to lose 25 pounds,” as opposed to a vague goal that makes monitoring progress difficult, like “I want to lose weight.”

2. Set a reasonable timeline for the goal- Assess your capabilities and set a goal that you know you will be able to meet. DO NOT set yourself up for failure by making your goal to lofty. By saying “I want to lose 25 pounds over 12-15 weeks,” you will give yourself ample room to meet your expectations and be successful.

3.Break a large goal into smaller pieces. – When faced with a large goal, conquering it can be overwhelming and seem out of reach. Remember you have to eat an elephant one bite at a time. Focus on losing one to two pounds per week instead of the whole 25-50 pounds that you would ultimately like to lose.

Goals are important in all phases of your life, not just your diet and exercise routine. Lack of goals can affect your emotions. If you have no goal, you’ll never hit the target. It’s like getting in the car and driving without having any idea where you are going. Instead of wandering around aimlessly, pick a destination or a goal, take the journey and enjoy your vacation when you get there!

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