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Getting in shape: setting goals
Having a goal directs your energy and gives meaning to what you are doing. For example, if the Stanley Cup did not exist, hockey would be contact figure skating. The problem is that most of us don't know how to set proper goals for ourselves.
Here are some tips:
- Start small: Save Everest for next year. For now, concentrate on getting around the block without stopping.
- Be realistic: Unless you chop off one of your legs, you won't lose 10 pounds in 2 days (a safe average weight loss rate is about 1 to 3 pounds per week).
- Be specific about your goals: The statement "I want to be strong" could be changed into "I want to be able to hold my 5-year-old in one hand, groceries in the other, and still be able to catch the dog before it gets out of the yard."
- Make your goals measurable: Sure you could walk the mall for hours, but see how far you can walk or run in a specific amount of time.
With a solid set of goals in place, your foray into fitness will be a lot less frustrating and a lot more enjoyable!
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