How to set goals and actually keep them

Want to eat healthier, drink more water, add in fitness, lose weight or gain muscle?
Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Specific
Measureable
Attainable
Relevant
Time bound
Instead of just an open ended goal of working out more, make it specific, workout 3 days a week doing weight training for 35 minutes at the gym, which also makes it measurable. Make sure this is attainable, maybe you have kids or work 12 hour night shifts, adjust to make it work, maybe it’s at home workouts before school/work. Make sure it’s relevant to you, why do you want to workout 3x a week? For overall health? Maybe to look and feel you best for a trip? Find your why! Last make it timely. I want to be doing 3 workout a week every week by Easter, or maybe I want to loose 20 pounds by July 4th!

Whatever your goal is I also suggest to take that big goal and break it up into smaller goals and celebrate your wins along the way! Instead of 20 pounds by July 4th, what about 7 pounds by Easter 7 pounds by Memorial Day and the last 6 by July 4th!!

Don't forget to add in a friend, mentor or coach for accountability!