We all have these ideas swimming around in our heads, sometimes daily, sometimes weekly and sometimes at random.
So, we want to do something but how do we start? That is the question.
Let me guide you through some simple steps to creating your goal and then my top tips to helping you achieve it.
Firstly, I would always recommend getting pen to paper and doing a brain dump. Seeing your thoughts in black and white will help you to focus on what you truly want.
Now you have these notes, you need to turn them into a smart goal that is
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time bound
Below is an example of someone who wants to run their first 5km race:
I will run my first 5km race in 12 weeks. Today is 1 April 2022 and I currently walk about 2km, 4 days a week and it takes me 40 minutes. I will follow a training programme to improve my fitness, that incorporates running, walking, muscular strength and endurance sessions and flexibility. I will measure my running distance and time each week until the race. This goal is achievable with the support of my coach and is realistic as I am allowing myself to gradually build my fitness over a 12 week period. Race day is on 24 June 2022.
If you think "woah, ok I don't know how to write a goal like that," then this is where you enlist the support of a coach. Not only to help you set your goals but to help you achieve them.
My Top Tips for achieving your fitness and nutrition goals
1) Work with a coach who is qualified to help you achieve your specific goals. A coach who you can relate to and you feel comfortable with.
2) Have you goal typed up or written up neatly on paper, somewhere that you will see it daily and be reminded of what you're working towards. This could be your fridge door, office desk, bedroom mirror, etc.
3) Your coach will track your progress and you should do so too. Again, seeing how you're doing each week can be extremely motivational and keep you going.
4) Tell your close friends and family what you're doing so they can support you every step of the way.
5) Keep in mind Why you are doing it all... That Why needs to be strong, so it will keep you pushing through on the days when you feel like giving up. An example could be that you want to lose body fat to improve your current diagnosis of pre-diabetes.
6) Be Patient. You will have off days; you will have days when you don't eat as well or don't train as normal, you're ill or you experience pain, etc and this is life. As long as you keep going, you will get there.
Do you need a coach to support you in achieving your goals?
No matter how far you've already come or if you've not even started, you can start working with me at any point. Come and speak to me anytime by clicking on the Contact page for my details or completing the webform.
