Goals, Golazo, GOOOOOOOOOOOALLLL

Okay, so I think we've had a long enough "break".  Time to check in, see how were doing and how we're headed towards the goals we all set earlier this year.  Here's an article about goals and I would say we did a good job in meeting this blueprint for goal setting.  Our goals are listed at the end of the article

People with goals succeed because they know where they are going. It’s as simple as that.

– Earl Nightingale

Have goals? Here is a blueprint of sorts on how to properly set them to propel you towards success.

1. Specific

“I want to lose weight” is vague and arbitrary. Specific goals give you a platform from which to launch and some clarity to help you better act and create accountability. Instead of “I want to lose weight.” try “I want to lose 25 lbs of fat in 6 months” or “I want to run a 10k in under 45 minutes in 8 months.”

2. Measureable

Can you empirically keep track of your goal? Some goals are more tangible than others. For example a weight or inches goal is tangible. “More energy” is hard to quantify but a great goal all the same. You may measure this on an “energy scale” from 1-10 measured at certain intervals in the day.

3. Realistic

This is where many fall off the wagon. Through celebrities, sketchy advertising and an “instant” mentality, we’ve been unwittingly lulled into believing that 10 lbs a week weight loss is reasonable to expect. Look at the changes you are willing to make, how much time you can dedicate to your goals and then set them. If you have quite a bit of fat to lose, aim for 2-3 lbs initially and then settle into a 1-2 lbs/week goal.

4. Flexible/Forgiving

Life happens. We can be pulled off track for so many reasons. If you haven’t met your goal or have backslidden a bit, re-calibrate, re-focus, and re-commit – immediately! Our culture appears to be one of all-or-nothing. It’s not the end of the world if you don’t reach your projected goal. Just get back on the horse right away.

5. Multifaceted

We have a preoccupation with scale weight. For most this seems the only number that matters. It should go without saying that using girth measurements (waist/hip), body fat and simply how your clothes fit should be used concurrently with scale weight when it comes to body composition. I’m going to take this a step further, however, and propose looking at goals outside the fat loss “box.”
Setting what I call “foundational” goals entails mindset and eating/exercise goals. Whether it’s eating an extra serving of veggies or eating out 2 less times per week or adding more activity, setting these foundational goals will give you the give you the means to accomplish your larger goals.
Write out your goals, paste them to your fridge/ipad/bathroom mirror/inside of your wallet, and never take your eye off it.
You. Can. Do it.

Here are the goals we set for ourselves a few months ago (initials used):

JI

151

Follow my running plan Trail running 1x per week Lunchtime gym 3x per week.  Focus T25 in the evenings.  Log meals Secondary Goal: Run the Rocketdog Marathon

PI

138.6

Running and 2x per week exercise classes, eating more salads. NC 125 Workout 4x per week, run 15 miles/week and track meals including 8 glasses of water a day. YR 135 Soccer, exercise 2x per week, run 3 miles per week, use an app to track meals, 8 glasses of water + green tea and red wine.  22.8% body fat KC 139 Run 3x per week and reduce bread servings to 2x per week and reduce food servings MC 135 Workout 4x per week for at least 20 minutes Reduce calories total consumed to 1500 VB 195 1. Goal weight- 195 2. Yes I have a secondary goal 3. Secondary goal- to include at least 2 days a week of weight training 4. I plan to reach my goal- By healthy eating, cutting off on fast food/junk food, meal preps. And cardio 4-5 times a week which includes walks and/or softball