I started my overall journey of losing weight after I reached my max weight of 226 lbs. What a ridiculous weight I have let myself become. Granted I know there are people out there that say I wish I was only 226 lbs, well to you, I say do it.
Over the last little bit as I've been doing this blog and really checking in with different individuals who are going on this journey with me I've been able to stay under 212 lbs. Which I've enjoyed since I haven't been putting weight back on but I've also gotten discouraged with myself since I haven't been able to see the weight loss that I desire.
I only have myself to blame. I haven't written out S.M.A.R.T. Goals. If you are unfamiliar with SMART goals let me briefly go into a little more detail.
S = Specific.
A specific goal will answer the five "W" questions:
- What: What do I want to accomplish?
- Why: Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.
- Who: Who is involved?
- Where: Identify a location
- Which: Identify requirements and constraints.
M = Measurable
A measurable goal will usually answer questions like:
- How much?
- How many?
- How will I know when it is accomplished?
A = Attainalble
An attainable goal will usually answer the question:
- How: How can the goal be accomplished
R = Relevant
A relevant goal can answer yes to these questions:
- Does this seem worthwhile?
- Is this the right time?
- Does this match my other efforts/needs?
T = Time-Bound
A time-bound goal will usually answer the questions:
- When?
- What can I do 6 months from now?
- What can I do 6 weeks from now?
- What can I do today?
So what is the next step? Well I need to answer each one of these questions and so do you if you really want to make things change in your life.
I've shared my what and by when. What is going to be lose 10 lbs of fat because it will be healthier for me and help build more self esteem. My When is going to be by December 31st. It is attainable I have 2 weeks and 5 days to accomplish it which ends up being 19 days for an average of 1/2 of weight loss per day. It is relevant and worthwhile because it will be beneficial to not only my health but my happyness (<- yes that was intentional).