Do you have a goal? Maybe you want to run a marathon - or get in shape for your wedding. Perhaps you want to go down a few sizes - or start bodybuilding.
Well I’m sorry I don’t have a quick fix. If I did then I’d be a millionaire. I have a very slow, difficult fix. But it is a lasting one. This fix is all about goals. Setting achievable goals that you can reach with a little hard work.
Focus on achieving mini goals
So I’ll call them mini goals! I’m talking about small weekly achievable goals. Maybe you want to eat less. Start by eating a smaller dinner. That can be a weekly goal. Write down all the things you want to achieve fitness wise. Some ideas are: cut out sugar, get back into running, lift weights, be able to run in a 5k race, swim 1500 meters without stopping, cut down on portion sizes, drink more water, etc.
Now you need to look at the easiest of those you could possibly achieve. If you want to be able to run a certain distance, then firstly set a short term goal. Start running every day for just a few minutes - maybe 10-15 or more or less. If you want to drink more water, then start by drinking 6 glasses every day. If you want to lift weights, then do a small number of reps 3 times a week.
Don’t set yourself up to fail
START SMALL! If you wanted to be a race-car driver… you don’t just go buy the hottest car and start racing. Quite simply you would crash and burn. First you’d need your license. Then you would need to know HOW to drive and maneuver the difficult courses. You’d need to know exactly how to handle a car. Then you would need sponsorship, a car, helmet, gear, a pit crew, etc. Rome was not built in a day and neither can you expect to get to your dream instantly.
Take action
So go now and write down all the goals you want to achieve. Then break each of these down into smaller more achievable goals. You know yourself and what you can achieve. If you’re starting from scratch then the goals need to be as small as possible. I suggest you set goals 4 weeks at a time. No more than this. Each week should build upon the previous so you can look back and see your progress. I also suggest you start as soon as possible.
What are you waiting for? Go set your goals for the first four weeks and focus on the small, not the big. If you look at the big you will just get disappointed quickly. Focus on the small and achievable and you will be flying.
Go!
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