More Specific: I will decrease my sugar intake from foods and sugary
beverages by at least 75 % to have better control of my health. I am
aware special occasions or events may come up that may make this
difficult, and I am currently drinking sodas daily.
Measurable:
Less Measurable: Weight loss
More Measurable: I will log my foods to track how often I consume
sugary foods or beverages with a plan to decrease that amount each
week.
Attainable/Achievable:
Less Attainable/Achievable: I will lose 30lbs a month
More Attainable/Achievable: I will plan to decrease my sweets by 1-2
each week.
Relevant
Less Relevant: My doctor said I need to lose weight
More Relevant: I want to lose weight to have a better control over
my health OR I want to be a better role model for my children or
grandchildren
Timely:
Less Timely: I want to be at my ideal weight soon
More Timely: I will reach my goal by January 1st 2018.
Be Prepared for Slip Ups
Don’t become upset or down on yourself when you veer off from your
goal; we are all human and we will make mistakes. Have a plan B in place
for when these slip-ups happen.
Have Accountability
Find someone with a similar goal and team up to help keep each other
accountable.
Make sure your goal is important to you not just to some else.
Pick a Realistic Start Date
This is a busy time of the year so you don’t have to start on
January 1st. If you have already started on your new year’s
resolution or have already given up, take a step back and pick a date
where you will be more successful.
Avoid Creating a List of Goals
Don’t try to take on the world with your new year’s
resolution. This will set you up to fail. Pick one small goal and take
on your world with small baby steps.
Congratulate Yourself for Each Success
Congratulate yourself for working out 1 day the past week or by being
able to turn down the office treats. These are great accomplishments and
small steps to creating healthier habits.
Have a Daily Reminder
Consider writing your SMART goal down and keep it in a place you will
see it every morning and evening.
Picture of a place you want to go or an outfit or bathing suit you hope
to wear that you could strive to have if you accomplish your goal.
