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.
