Fitness Goals

Howie — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:33:55 +0000

One of the most important things I did when I decided to take control of my weight and fitness was establish a set of goals. I had written down a few things I wanted to accomplish and a high level plan. My initial goal was to drop my weight to 205 lbs and my plan was to go to the gym three times a week. Sounds simple enough but it set me down the path to achieve much more than I initially thought was possible.
As I progressed towards my goal I was able to evaluate my progress and make changes to my plan. When I achieved a goal I was able to establish new ones. I still follow this simple process now. Why change what works?
Goals and a plan can be a great tool if you have the drive and commitment to execute them. That is why it is even more important to set realistic goals for yourself. When considering your goals you should evaluate your time available to achieve them. There are many factors that can prevent you from achieving your goals and it can be difficult to separate them from excuses.
I am very fortunate that I found the sport of triathlon. As my fitness progressed and my weight loss was no longer a focus I can now work on improving my skills and speed in the sport. I can tell you there are a few goals in there! If your goals are tied to something you enjoy or are highly motivated to do then there is no stopping you!

Here are a few good resources that may help you in establishing achievable goals:

Setting Realistic Fitness Goals

Setting Fitness Goals & Personal Training Budget

Setting Triathlon Season Goals

Best of luck in all of your goals and aspirations. Be an optimist, you can do it!

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