Seven Steps to Setting and Achieving Your Healthy Living Goals

If you want to lose weight and live healthier, then before you
grab for your jump rope or calorie counter, grab a pen and note
pad and do some serious goal-planning. Begin by following these
steps and by next year this time, you will be able to experience
the thrill of achieving your goals…

Leave Nothing to Chance…

Research has shown that writing down your goals makes them 95%
more achievable. The more specific we are about what it is that
we want, the more likely we are to do what is necessary to get
it.

Examine Your Expectations…

Make certain the goals you set are reasonable. While it would be
nice to lose 20 pounds in 7 days, there is no safe way to make
that happen. Unrealistic expectations will undermine our efforts
to say on course.

Think Beyond the Scale…

Consider setting goals that can be measured with something other
than a bathroom scale. Examples might include lowering your
blood pressure by 10 points or increasing the distance you can
walk or jog.

Track Your Progress…

Keep a written record of the strides you make in reaching your
goals. This can soldier your resolve and reinforce your
commitment. A sense of accomplishment can provide the fuel you
need to continue moving forward.

Use Your Discretion About Going Public…

Sometimes it is a good idea to share your goals with family and
friends and sometimes it isn’t. Think about what feels right to
you and trust your intuition to be your guide.

Celebrate Every Significant Event, Decisive Achievement and
Memorable Moment

Rewarding yourself each time you reach a milestone in your
charge toward your goals is a good way to stay motivated.

Edit and Revise as Needed…

Life doesn’t always go according to plan. That’s why it may be
necessary to occasionally change or modify your goals to
accommodate your circumstances.

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