When I first started by journey on the road to Sveltesville with Our Lady of Weight Loss at my side, I did not have a number in mind. I had no idea that I would permanently remove over 50 pounds.
I figured I’d take it 5 pounds at a time and see what happened. Taking five pounds at a time was smarter than I realized. If I had thought of it in terms of 50 or more pounds to lose, I may have felt completely overwhelmed and consoled myself with a trip to the bakery!
SMART goals are indeed smart - BUT Our Lady of Weight Loss’s SMARTER goals are that much the smarter!
S – Goals must be SPECIFIC and the more specific the better. State your goal in as exact of terms as possible.
M – Your goal should be MEASURABLE. Think about what will be the measurement of your goal. (It’s not always about pounds lost. Could be to stay away from candy bars today!)
A – Goals should have ACCOUNTABILITY. Who or what are you accountable to for your goal? Our Lady of Weight Loss, of course!
R – Goals must be REALISTIC. Unrealistic goals will lead you off the path of health and happiness and straight into destruction valley! Yikes.
T – Targets should be TIME based. What’s your time-table for completion, and stick to it. FYI, when it comes to Permanent Fat Removal, I generally advise that one’s goal be: I will eat healthfully and stay on plan for (period of time). This way, I’m not driven mad by the scale, knowing that if I am eating healthfully and on plan, the pounds will have to move out.
E – Goals should be EXCITING! Woo hoo EXCITING and you will meet them faster. So now add on a reward or an event or something that links your goal to excitement. Or just imagine what’s at the other side of the rainbow. Wow, that IS exciting.
R – Goals should be RECORDED, as in written down, in a place where you can look at them every day. It’s amazing how little credit we give ourselves. Proof positive that you ARE making progress and reaching your goals.
What are your today’s goals? Make them SMARTER! And record and report them to Our Lady of Weight Loss. See her SMARTER goals in her Kick in the Tush Club! Join the KITT Club Now! (NOW that IS EXCITING!)
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Hi, I am looking for some help please. I am 5'7 and 190lbs. I have had two kids and well the latest one was about 5 1/2 months ago. I just cant seem to find a program that is for me, or actually what I really need is motivation. I need encouragement, I need to know there are others who are going through what I am at the same time. I was vegetarian for about a year after my first child. So I am open to a multiple variety of plans.
I've found that it was fairly for me to lose weight after both my pregnancies (90 lbs with the first, and 60 with the second) by eating a whole foods diet (which I don't consider a diet, because it's not restrictive other than avoiding processed foods) which I detail on my blog. I found it helpful because I had enough energy and nutrients to nurse, and the weight came off slowly and stayed off. It was realistic because I was able to eat real food, which is so important to me.
Lisa
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Iam 61years old and I weight 100kg I tried to drop down my weight but I could not due to my love to eat. I like to drop down my weight to 80Kg . will you please tell me what is the procedure to arrive to my dream.
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Hi Im 5ft 1 and i weigh 158,i was 244 in April 2007 and went down 2 140lbs.I had a horrible slip and fall this summer and my back was severely affected.I was bed written and on pain meds.I gained 18lbs and now that im doing better im allowed 2 only walk in the pool or use the bike in the gym.I have been watching what I eat for the last month and i havent lost a pound.Do u have any suggestions 4 me,i am getting married on Valentines day 2009 and would love 2 drop this weight,even if it takes 3 months.Please get back 2 me when u get a chance.t/y and GOD BLESS,ILYSA SELTZER
Girl, i feel for you i was in the same exact postion. i started walking every day and eating only 900 calories, i know that is not healthy but it worked so i looked great at my wedding. Congrats on your upcoming event. If you would like some support like the buddy system feel free to contact me. God be w/u
Jenna
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