Here are a few S . M . A . R . T . goal examples :
Plan , plan , plan and plan . Did I say plan ? When it comes to weight loss we have to have a plan if we want to reach our goals and see results . Together we are going to set weight loss ( or living a healthier lifestyle ) goals we can reach within one month .
Let ’ s talk reality . Slow and steady is the name of the game when we ’ re losing weight . When it comes to weight loss , on average you should lose one pound a week . Keep this in mind when setting your goals . When setting goals , focus on size , inches , eating healthier , sleep , junk food , working out , meal prepping and small changes that can be made to see results .
Goal Setting Our goals have to be S . M . A . R . T goals . S . M . A . R . T means Specific , Measurable , Attainable , Realistic and Time-based . When setting S . M . A . R . T . goals they have to have all 5 parts .
• I want to lose 4 pounds by January 31 , 2017 .
• Everyday this week I will drink 64 oz of water and use a water app to track my progress .
• I will meal prep at least two days worth of meals this week .
• I will be in bed five nights this week at 9:30 pm .
• Each Saturday during the month of January I will pick one meal to eat whatever I want . During the week I will eat healthy meals .
• Five days this week , I will wake up at 5 am , get dressed to workout and start my workout at 5:30 am . I will workout for one hour .
• Three days this week , I am going to write down all the meals I eat in my food journal .
• Five days this week I will drink one 20 oz bottle of soda ( pop ). This goal is for anyone that drinks a lot of soda .
• I will weigh myself once a month on the last Tuesday of the month .