Jan 2

January 2nd 2015

Make Your Resolution S.M.A.R.T. this year.

Saying I want to lose weight! is more of a wish than a goal. Instead, make your resolution S.M.A.R.T. 

Specific

Measurable

Attainable

Realistic

and on a Timeline 

A S.M.A.R.T. weight loss goal might include specific ideas on how to do this. Start walking with plans to start yoga in march... a slow steady path is better than one never taken.

Break your long-term goal into smaller, more manageable, short term goals (such as losing 5 pounds a month) and pinpoint exactly how you’ll do it (by eating 250 calories less per day, and burning 250 more with a daily 60-minute walk). Creating these types of specific short-term and long-term goals that are attainable and measure-able will help you succeed.

It is very nice when you realize

you have been doing things right!

I WOULD LIKE to lose 15 pounds this year 

{and that is specific.}

I will fit in one size smaller by mothers day,

{is measurable.}

by eliminating sweets and desserts

 {is attainable.}

and I am going to start walking the dog every day,

{is realistic.} 

I will start by walking up and then back down the street, 

the following week I will walk around the block,

{is a timeline.}

Yay me.

I add more distance each week 

as it is handle-able FOR ME.

I use the same S.M.A.R.T. system application 

to every job I approach to jobs I do around the house! 

I just didn't realize that is how I work.....

Specific

Measurable

Attainable

Realistic

and on a Timeline 

Just saying I am going to clean this house, 

is unrealistic and unspecific! 

BUT... 

if I say I am going to sweep the main floor, 

wash the dishes and make the bed by supper time, 

I am more likely to get those items done 

and be proud of myself 

than if I just started with an unspecific idea and timeline!

After sleeping until noon today,

I spent today recovering from a cold 

that started before New Year's. 

I am feeling better today 

and haven't had to take any medications.

Judy is off visiting her birth family,

John is on the road 

and I am hoping to be semi-back to normal tomorrow.

Taking it easy this weekend

so I can safely get remikade on tuesday.

Good Night from John Street.