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Whether short or long term, keep in mind these ideas for setting goals ... Positive - we hope you have a “towards pattern” of motivation now, working towards a goal, as opposed to avoiding something, as you may have begun your weight loss journey. For example, instead of losing weight, focus on reaching a goal weight, and instead of losing enough weight to avoid blood pressure med’s, strive so the only pill you take each day is a multi-vitamin. Work towards being a lean mean, jogging machine. Setting a “pounds lost” goal can be perceived negatively, even if it’s only unconsciously perceived this way. Instead set a goal weight to achieve. You do not have to set your long term goal weight immediately. Instead, set a deadline and a goal weight for that date. A goal without a deadline is just a dream. (Alex Mackenzie) Personal - do this for you, not just because others want this, or your doctor recommended it, or because you were known in some way in your past. Making a commitment, or being motivated to act usually results from external sources acting on you and/or you are afraid of something that may happen if you do not act. But this motivation will only last for so long. Maintaining this motivation is only possible when we internalize the reasons for making these changes. At some point, you will succeed only by making it personal. The only common denominator among every diet you have tried, every book or DVD or you bought, or program you have followed ... is you! Be the change you wish to see. (Ghandi) Present - envision yourself being success. Setting all of your goals a year or even several months from now may sound more “realistic” to you, but it puts reaching this desired state off in the distance. To create a balanced, win-win goal setting plan, also develop goals that reflect the person you want to be (Your Optimal State), and become that person now! “Be > Do > Have.” BE the person you want to be, allowing you to DO the incredible things you can potentially do, and this will result in you HAVING the things you want. If you think you will be who you truly want to be only after you have what you want, you will continue a never ending cycle of temporary successes and failures. After setting your goal(s), make a list of most of the things you will do or change in order to reach this goal. Now look again at this list, and decide which ones you can change today. You may not be able to change your dress size or buy new clothes today, but you can change the contents of your fridge. You can change what time you get up in the morning. Set tomorrow's goals in the present. Instead of "I will be a lean, mean jogging machine, tell yourself, "I AM a lean mean jogging machine."
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