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Goal Setting

Editor: Richard Insley
Boot Camp Instructor ��" Fraser’s Grove

For a weight loss/ fitness program to be successful it should be based on a goal, and you have already taken a big step by setting a goal of completing four weeks of Boot Camp through Sustainable Fitness. You can increase your chances of reaching your goals, by implementing smart strategies to help keep you focused. Fitness should be part of a well balanced lifestyle, so I hope you will find the steps outlined below helpful.

Start with a Long-Term Goal, such as a weight loss/gain goal or dress or pant size goal. Visualize the positive effect it will on your self confidence. Think of the lifestyle strategies that you will use; write them down immediately as writing your goals down and revisiting them everyday keeps them in mind. Remember that your thoughts create things, so whether you think you can or think you can’t, you are absolutely right.

Next, create a timeline; think of a realistic and achievable target date and what steps will you take to get there? It is best to come up with a number of short term milestones, such as weekly or monthly to measure your progress and help keep you motivated. If weight loss is your goal, be realistic in terms of your goal setting as no more than two pounds of weight loss per week is recommended for most people, and even that is not typical.

Setting Milestones such as a special event to challenge you can be very helpful in keeping you focused. An event could prove to be hugely motivating in reaching your goal, as perhaps an event that you wouldn't have been able to do last year

Overall, your weight loss/ fitness goals should be

Realistic: Start off with a goal that isn't too ambitious
Time Oriented: Make sure it have a due date,
Measurable: can be measured and tracked.
Specific: Find an item of clothing that you want to wear again or photo depicting what you want. Valuable: Remind yourself why you wanted to succeed in the first place.
Challenging: What do you wish for? There's no reason our wishes, albeit challenging, can't become our goals.
Forgiving: Leave room for the "bumps in the road"
Rewards: Every little bit of positive reinforcement helps.
Contingency Plan: Prepare for the unknown such as an injury or sickness occurring by having other exercise options available such as walking, cycling, etc.


Regards, Richard Insley

Bootcamp Instructor, Sustainable Fitness