Goal setting is the of weight loss. Motivators are the When setting goals, utilize the “how” “why.” SMART technique: SMART Technique Example want to lose 10 pounds in two “I Specific Who, what, where, when, how… months.” 10 pounds in 8 weeks = 1.25 Measureable How will you track? pounds/week been able to do this before, “I have Resources you have available, previous Attainable and now I have new tools from my experience doctor!” Relevant Why this goal is important Review your motivators above two month intervals “Focusing for Timely Set benchmarks and deadlines works for me.”
Goal setting is the “how” of weight loss. Motivators are the “why.” When setting goals, utilize the SMART technique: SMART Technique Example Specific Who, what, where, when, how… “I want to lose 10 pounds in two months.” Measureable How will you track? 10 pounds in 8 weeks = 1.25 pounds/week Attainable Resources you have available, previous experience “I have been able to do this before, and now I have new tools from my doctor!” Relevant Why this goal is important Review your motivators above Timely Set benchmarks and deadlines “Focusing for two month intervals works for me.”
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