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February 23, 2012
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kcm94501 Alameda, CAUnited States
Wednesday February 29, 2012 | 6:50 PM
I'm just starting out, so to avoid being overwhelmed, I'm trying to take it one day at a time. I might plan a week in advance, but today, I'm only thinking about eating clean and exercising today. If I start to think about weeks, months, and years, it seems too big, but I can eat clean and exercise for just one day (and then think the same way tomorrow).
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loveemmaj Jacksonville, NCUnited States
Tuesday February 28, 2012 | 3:59 PM
Some days all I need to do is make sure my cooler is packed, and I'm ready to tackle the day without a hitch. Other days, my goals are very micro-managed and I set mini goals to get me from meal to snack to workout to meal, etc...-- today is that kind of day. Today is about not letting hormones or stress get the best of me and sticking to my planned meals/water and exercise plan!
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cindybuck15 Port Elgin, ONCanada
Monday February 27, 2012 | 9:32 PM
to have a small goal EVERY DAY will help me reach my long term goal of 100# weight removal. i call it removal because i want the weight gone, not lost - if it's lost it might find me again! yikes! as well as journal and plan all food choices according to The East Diet Book and Your Best Body Now, i journal DAILY and add one small goal daily and keep adding them in a cumulative manner. day one - journal, day two - journal & add one more glass of water daily, day three - add 15 mins exercise . like they say, baby steps!
In Orleans Ottawa, ONCanada
Monday February 27, 2012 | 4:46 PM
I really don't know how I would manage without short-term goals. For me, planning my workouts ahead of time, eliminating sugar one day at a time. Alcohol only once a week. As days go by and I succeed, this enables more attainable results/progress for the long term. Oh yes, and drinking lots and lots of water!!
granny_fury Dieppe, NBCanada
Monday February 27, 2012 | 3:12 PM
I plan ahead and write my exercise time into my agenda, along with my other commitments. That way it is just as important as work and everything else and it doesn't get put off. Also, when I am planning my workouts I have printed schedules of the classes at the gym I belong to. They have 3 locations, one near home and 2 near work. This way I can look at all the classes and decide where I will be and go to the class I want, or go work out with weights. Now to start journalling my dietary intake! We don't plan to fail, we fail to plan! Getting organized seems to be the key!
picturethis81 Ammon, IDUnited States
Monday February 27, 2012 | 1:17 PM
Every meal is a new attainable goal!
1mamato3 Normal, ILUnited States
Sunday February 26, 2012 | 7:57 PM
Learing proper exercise and how to fit that into the schedule of a stay at home mom... and learing the diet. What you can do and what you should not. I know as I get the hang of it..it will become habit and I can't wait!
SylviR Barrie, ONCanada
Sunday February 26, 2012 | 4:29 PM
I have a number of short-term goals which are helping me reach my long-term goal of true fitness. First, it was learning to exercise properly and that in turn is becoming a way of life, next was preparing, packing & eating clean lunches, every small step in the program started as a short-term goal and now is becoming the way forward.
cwholey Pittsford, NYUnited States
Sunday February 26, 2012 | 1:23 PM
I decided to give up wine, partly as a Lenten promise, but also because it often led to my drinking more than one glass, craving cheese and crackers, and loosening my eating clean. I usually felt guilty afterwards, so making a promise to eliminate wine is a very positive move for me!
MsAstronaut Riverview, MIUnited States
Sunday February 26, 2012 | 9:17 AM
I have many short term goals to reach my long-term goal of being healthy, inside and out. I strive to eat the way I should everyday, meaning that I get enough calories to sustain my day-to-day activities and I get protein at every meal (the two hardest things for me to do in terms of eating). Also,I constantly remind myself that "strong is the new skinny" and I try to make myself believe it everyday. I also strive to workout at least 3 times per week (during school terms) and 5 times per week (during non-school terms), which are realistic goals with the time-constraints of school and work responsibilities.
Laura@Japan Fussa, Japan
Sunday February 26, 2012 | 5:55 AM
I have pretty much have incorporated the eat clean life style.....my on challenge is drinking clean. My vise is diet coke. I have a early wake up at 0500 and find it difficult to get going without my diet coke. I have never enjoyed coffee or tea. I have seriously weaned myself slowly and have enjoyed drinking more water. My short term goal my the end of March is to be diet coke free. I was out at a Soba noodle house in Tokyo and really enjoyed warm green tea. I just need to learn how to brew it correctly. So my short term goal is to learn how to brew green tea and be diet coke free. Wish me luck :)
catherine68 Prospect, Australia
Sunday February 26, 2012 | 1:21 AM
I have 2 small, short term goals. My trainer says my clean eating is basically good but that: 1) I need protein every meal (so I am finding creative ways to add more plant protein to my vegetarian lifestyle) & 2) my portion sizes are too big (this is the one that freaks me out a little....I don't want to be hungry) so I am about to research recommended portion sizes for carbs, proteins etc & display it where I serve up my meals.
Ranee11 Lancaster, CAUnited States
Friday February 24, 2012 | 9:49 AM
Some of my small term goals are 1. Set realistic monthly & weekly chewable goals, like 1.5 lbs per week, 6 lbs per month until I reach the larger goal of 60 lbs. Breaking it down to weekly is so much easier for me & then I only have to focus on 6 lbs @ a time. 2. I eat veggies @ every meal. This one is so easy & makes all of my food so yummy! 3. I exercise for @ least 1/2 hour each day-no matter what. I wake up @ 5:00 am to ensure I have time to fit it in to my busy schedule. And my last one 3. I write everything I put in my mouth down in a little black book I carry around with me @ all times. So far since I started incorporating these things I have lost 13 lbs in the last 6 weeks!!
itsmee1970 Winnipeg, MBCanada
Thursday February 23, 2012 | 11:52 PM
Well, I liked Tosca's idea of a workout journal, so I created my own. My mini goal is to fill it out each night for the next day. It's kind of a plan of attack. It keeps me from guessing what I'll do next when I'm working out. Plus, since I've already put the effort into creating a plan, it's extra motivation to do the work out (working out 5-6x's a week is one of my larger goals). The journal is always with my workout gear. NO EXCUSES!
Mippi Holbrook, Ireland
Thursday February 23, 2012 | 12:42 PM
I signed up for a half-marathon! Now I've gotta get in running shape (and have 9 months to do so). Cross-training with weights is a must.
T. Marie Winnipeg, MBCanada
Thursday February 23, 2012 | 10:30 AM
To show up for my workout at 5:45 am 5 mornings a week. This allows me to work out in peace, have no interruptions, or interference. I start the day on the right foot and that helps me to maintain my other goal of eating a clean, balanced diet. :)