M6:D83 (D561) S.M.A.R.T. Goals: Attainable
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The Muscle Building Fat Burning Video Blog #42
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 For the past few days I’ve been guiding you through the S.M.A.R.T. goal setting process as I get ready for M7. As a review, S.M.A.R.T. stands for Specific Measureable Attainable Realistic Time-sensitive. Today we are going to talk about attainable. In order to achieve a goal it needs to be a stretch, but it needs to be something you are capable of attaining. In my case, I have set the following 4 goals: Goal #1: I have a body fat percentage of 12% by August 1, 2009 Goal #2: I weigh 205 lbs. by August 1, 2009 Goal #3: I measure 36 inches around my abdominal area by August 1, 2009 Goal #4: I have biceps of 18 inches and quads of 28 inches by August 1, 2009 These goals are specific, measureable and attainable. Consider the goal “I run a mile in 5:30 by August 1, 2009” and ask yourself if you think it is attainable when right now I run a mile in 9:00. I would say that it is too big of a stretch. A better goal would be: Goal #5: I run a mile in 7:30 by August 1, 2009 In order to attain this goal all I have to do is shave 7.5 seconds off my mile time each week of M7. The progression would work like this: Week 1 (end); 8:52.5 Week 2 (end): 8:45 Week 3 (end): 8:37.5 Week 4 (end): 8:30 Week 5 (end): 8:22.5 Week 6 (end): 8:15 Week 7 (end): 8:07.5 Week 8 (end): 8:00 Week 9 (end): 7:52.5 Week 10 (end): 7:45 Week 11 (end): 7:37.5 Week 12 (end): 7:30 (goal achieved!) By shaving 7.5 seconds a week off my mile time I can definitely achieve the goal of 7:30 for a mile. This goal is now attainable. Those are the five goals I will start off Mission 7 with. This time I am going to focus on small things that will help me with my ultimate goal of losing body fat. Tomorrow we will examine all 5 goals and determine if they are realistic. Related articles: M6  81 (D559) S.M.A.R.T. Goals: Specific M6 82 (D560) S.M.A.R.T. Goals: Measureable | ||
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  Why exactly do I enjoy killing myself in the gym? Honestly, I really do enjoy it. It sounds masochistic, but I really enjoy getting my butt kicked in the gym and today was no different! | ||
 Make your goals attainable. | ||
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Until tomorrow...GET BACK TO LIFTING! | ||
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