As I sit here writing this blog about better choices and eating healthier I’m eating a candy bar. It seems I get started on junk and that is all I want. That has to change!
I’ve been sharing my 30 day five part goals with you for awhile now and for the most part they work – when I stay focused and look at them every day. When I stop making it a starting part of my day then I lose focus. The only thing that has stayed a main part of my day is bible and prayer; that is suffering now that we are in the holiday season. My focus has shifted and my health needs don’t rank very high on my priority list.
Simplify that is my new focus. I’m going to set a long term goal and then short term goals to get me to the finish line; I’m going to keep it simple, start with 1 or 2 stepping stones (short term goals) and work to first balance that in my schedule and to master it so it is routine then add something new.
My long term goal is:
52 Pounds in 52 Weeks
Stepping Stone #1: Drink 64 – 70 oz water daily
How: I’m going to use the band method to accomplish this goal.
I’m a visual person so I have to have reminders of how much water I have drank and how much more to reach my goal. In the morning I will put 8 to 9 rubber bands around my 8 oz glass then each time I refill my glass I remove a rubber band. Also, I’m going to always have water with me no matter where I’m going.
Stepping Stone #2: 10 minutes aerobic exercise everyday
How: We have a workout program for our Wii that offers 3 – 10 minute step aerobic workouts. Ten minutes is not a huge commitment, when I’m able to do that without being winded I can add another 10 minutes.
I hope you will join me and set your own long and short term goals. More I hope you will keep me accountable and check me to see how I’m doing or ask when you see me eating a candy bar is that the best choice.
