I am going to keep this short and to the point. Goals, or new years resolutions have been around for a long time and most never get accomplished, but I believe with the support of MamaTone blog, and the implementation of these blog posts, this will be the year that you succeed and reach your goals.
I make many goals each year, one of my goals I wrote out last year was to be on TV by my birthday (June 13th), I exceeded that goal; this past year I have been blessed to have been on a few different networks and appeared over 18 times on TV as well as having appeared in many newspapers and magazines. I also feel blessed to have a monthly radio show that I get to do! The media has helped me so much this year be able to share my passion for helping others become the best they can be physically and mentally. I believe part of the reason I saw these goals met this past year was because I wrote them down and BELIEVED they would happen, even though at the time I had no idea how I would get in the media.
So this year I am asking you to write to everyone what your 5 or more health related goals are. You can share many more if you would like. Share your 2009 goals, but more specifically your goals for the next 3 months. 3 months from now, on March 7th, I will send another email out asking you how you have been doing and expect those who post their goals now, to respond 3 months later.
Is this scary, maybe a little… but putting yourself out there a little bit will encourage growth and action.
I am going to share with you one of my goals. To be honest this is scary for me to write, because I will be trying to do something I have tried before and failed to do.
My goal is in 3 months to bench press at least 250 lbs for one rep.
So hear is the deal, I am putting myself out on the line and will video tape my attempt during the first week of March in the Caribbean on my fitness cruise that I am hosting www.fitfuncruise.com I have tried a few times before to work up to this weight and have fallen at least 20 lbs short. You can be sure, I will be doing my best the next 3 months to not let myself down!
Your turn! Click the comment box below and share your goals for 2009 and for the next 3 months. I look forward to hearing from you!
As of today, March 23, I have not accomplished a single goal. I just can’t understand why I don’t get serious and commit! My life depends on it. Maybe today is the day…
I didn’t post my goals back in January. I wasn’t sure when I’d get the okay to start exercising again after being ill and didn’t want to make goals I couldn’t keep, so here goes now:
1) Exercise 3x a week
2) Keep the 50+ pounds off
3) Eat healthy and serve my family healthy meals.
4) Eat more veggies
5) Continue to drink lots of water
Cheryl – Thank you so much for your honesty in the update – especially being the first person to post. I also have the arthritis (and fibromyalgia at times) secondary to my lupus. I find that not getting enough sleep makes EVERYTHING worse. Regular weight training has built up my endurance (I can’t do cardio because of a bad knee). I had many stumbles and flat out falls in my journey — just try to keep pulling yourself up as soon as possible. Good luck!
Becky – Thank You so much for your comments. I remember reading your story. You can be proud of your 50+ pounds off! Stay strong and keep them off! My husband has a cousin with Lupus, I understand everything you have described, it is exactly what she describes. We know that we should get more hours of sleep. It is just that the day is not long enough to get everything done. And eating more healthy takes time too. Evenings can be short before it is time for bed! I really will try to do some regular weights, I have 3# weights here at home – all my fibromyalgia can take in the beginning. Thank You again for caring to post a message! Cheryl
Becky, just want to say how much I appreciate your advice on getting more sleep. I was only saying what keeps us from going to bed earlier. I am really trying to simplify our home so this can happen. Your advice helps push us to this goal!!
Cheryl
Well, I did manage to keep up my lofty goals through the entirety of January. And guess what? I lost 15 pounds by the end of February! Then, I slowed down on the strength training and was only doing aerobics. Also, I broke up with my boyfriend of 5 years around that time, so I was emotionally eating like mad. Guess what? I gained 5 of the pounds back! But, this week has been good so far! I’ve already exercised for 120 minutes and I’ve been extra careful with what I’ve been eating. In fact, I should start journaling it again. I’ve been keeping track of my workouts on my calendar at home, so that’s been very motivating. I have a whole week that’s blank, and I HATE that. So, I’m not going to let it happen again. Good luck everybody with reexamining your goals!
My goals changed because I decided to finally bite the bullet and join Dustin’s Bootcamp class.
So goals that I have been able to keep are:
1-Attending Bootcamp M, W, and F for the past 7 weeks
2-Attending Got Core T and Th nights for the past 7 weeks
3-Keeping up with my weekly mileage goals training for the Monona 20K
Goals that need a bit of work:
1-Plan out my meals
2-Only healthy snacks
3-Keep a food journal
I have been sporatic on the food journal and good about planning breakfast, snacks, and lunch, but not so great on planning dinner. I finally got the evil Girl Scout cookies out of the house (well I ate them all – why do I even buy them?) so there really aren’t any bad snacks left.
Of the goals I have not been consistent on…at least I know what has been my obstacle…stress. I know we all have it and it really is an excuse, but there has been more of it than normal for me lately and I need to find a way out and finally fulfill those last three goals 100%, not something like 80% of the time.
I am getting stronger, losing weight, and putting on muscle. Others have noticed and it too and it feels GREAT and great to hear! I wish I would have taken Bootcamp and Core long ago. I was hesitant because I already pay for the club membership, but it is SO WORTH it and, for me, seemed like a small price to pay to feel much better about me. I am in my 2nd – 6 week session of bootcamp and my 8th week of core and have lost 7 pounds (according to the scale), but I know I am losing body fat too. My clothes fit differently and I look different too. My hips are finally where they are supposed to be (but still need work)!!
There is no turning back now!
March 30, 2009
Here were the goals I posted and the results:
2009 Short term goals – until March 7
1. Break thru scale plateau that has been dogging me for a few years
* Not quite, very close though
2. Loose 5% of total body weight
* Accomplished!! Plus I lost 6% body fat, and gained 5 pounds of lean muscle mass!
How:
a. Log food accurately every day, maybe even plan ahead
b. Follow set macronutrient guidelines and calories every day in same time period.
c. Plan ahead for food deviations – no giving in on the fly to temptation – plan ahead
d. Drink 40 oz of water during the day (at work)
* could have done much better on this
e. Stick with Dustin for workouts
* Accomplished!!
a. Get stronger
*Accomplished!!
b. Keep having fun
*Accomplished!!