Goal Setting - What's in it for me?

"Give me a stock clerk with a goal and I will give you a man who can make history. Give me a man without a goal, and I will give you a stock clerk." -J.C. Penny

Zig Zigler's formula for reaching your goals is this:

-Write it down.
-Put a date on it.
-Identify the obstacles.
-Identify the people/groups you need to work with.
-Develop a plan of action.
-Write down what's in it for you.


I was never one to make lists. My mother always encourage me to do so, but I would simply refuse to. Lists were bothersome and useless and they didn't work for me.

Then I started making lists. And it worked for me.

I'm making a fitness goal right now. I am identifying YOU my readers as part of the groups I am going to work with to keep me accountable!

My goal:

DEADLINE: 10 weeks from now. Wednesday, July 14th.

1 Be in the best health of my life and get in the best shape of my life. I don't want to set a weight because I want to build lean muscle. However, I would ideally like to be between 135-140. This is within the healthy range for my height. This means I need to lose about 15 pounds. Above all, I want to be healthy. I want a clean body, a strong immune system, stamina, flexibility, energy, and vivacity. I want to be able to share my story with others and be an inspiration.

2. The obstacles: I have self-discipline issues. I am currently doing the HCG protocol but I have been cheating a little bit here and there almost every day. This is a waste of my time and money. I see the quickest physical results when I exercise. I have not been able to because of school and work. This will change in about a week when school is out. So, my obstacles are:
-Lack of self-discipline
-Finding a way to exercise

3.I have already named you, my readers as part of my support system. My co-workers and I are also doing a 'Biggest Loser' contest so they are also keeping me accountable.

4.Plan of action:
-Complete HCG protocol
-Eat only organic fruits, veggies and meats.
-Do yoga at least 3 times a week
-Exercise at least 30 minutes a day (even if it's just walking)
-Get an exercise journal and write down exercises completed
-P90X?
-Continue studying and educating myself on natural health/anatomy/natural cures

5. What's in it for me? Confidence, health, an incredible feeling of satisfaction for FINALLY completing a long-overdue goal! Oh, also, a HUGE shopping spree! If I win the Biggest Loser contest, I'll get $100. I think I might allow myself a little bit more for reaching my goals. Can you say ANTHROPOLOGIE?!?


Well. There it is! Feels good to write it down.

Anybody else wanna share their goals? I'd love to be a part of your support team!!!