We specialize in helping people get in great shape and feel great about themselves too!
You can check out our Facebook page for some pics of our members who made some great transformations!
When we ask new members what are their fitness goals most people say something like........
"I want to get fit"
"I want to lose weight"
"I want to get more toned"
"I want to feel better"
Those are good starting points, but they're too general. Specific goals have a more powerful impact in your mind.
A vague goal is like getting in your car and driving "north."
You may be headed in the general direction, but without a specific destination, you will probably get lost and have to turn back.
There's no way I could've walked on my college basketball team let alone start my own business if I didn't set specific goals.
The key is to narrow it down and get very specific. You can't achieve any goal if you don't have the right mindset and know exactly what you want to accomplish.
Your Goal Setting Plan
Here's 5 tips to help you make your goals become a reality this year and beyond! Print this out go through it, and apply it for ANY goal that you want to achieve.
1. Set Specific Goals
The more specific your goal is, the easier it is to get from point A to point B. If you put the San Mateo County (or any county) into your GPS, it can take you to many different places on the peninsula.
But, if you type in the exact city and address, then it will take you exactly there! Do the same for your goals!
2. Set Measurable Goals
Once you set a specific goal (ex. - I want to lose 20 pds by July 1st), you must have a way to measure your progress to keep you motivated. The mirror is a great tool as is weekly or bi-weekly photos.
Measuring inches on your waist or going by how your clothes fit are good too. The scale can be an option if, and only if you do it every couple weeks.
Weighing yourself everyday can get discouraging and isn't the best indicator for body fat loss.
3. Set BIG Goals
Many times people shortchange themselves and say things like, "I could never look like that" "I can't do that" or "I'm too old."
Most people get scared when setting goals and only set the bar high enough to what they think they can achieve and not what they really want.
This is the mistake because small goals are not motivating, BIG goals are! Actually, a meaningful goal SHOULD scare you a little bit and give you those butterflies in your stomach!!
Stepping out of your comfort zone is where you will find success!
4. Write Down and Read Your Long Term and Short Term Goals
Your goals list should include long term goals (your "ultimate" body), one year goals, monthly goals, weekly goals (fitness test/measurements/photos, etc), and daily goals (habits/behaviors to work on).
Keep this list with you and/or post it on your fridge/bathroom mirror and read through them twice a day (morning and before going to bed).
Just like working out your muscles, repetition and consistency is a great way to strengthen your mind!!
5. Figure Out The Emotional Reasons WHY You Want To Achieve Your Goals
This one's the KEY to sticking with and achieving your goals. Uncovering the reasons you want to achieve something adds emotion to it.
The more emotions you stir up (good and bad), the more motivated you'll be to keep pushing even on the days you don't feel like coming to the gym or feel stressed out, sad, etc.....
Here's some questions you can ask yourself when setting your big goals:
- Why is achieving this goal important to you?
- What impact will achieving your goal have on your life?
- How will you be different once you achieve this goal?
- How will you feel if you don't achieve your goal?
Answering these questions will help you discover the driving force behind your goals. Again, if you can't answer these then you need bigger more scarier goals!
Once you figure out your WHY, you will figure out the HOW!
****Bonus Tip****
Make It Public
Letting other people (family, friends, co-workers) know your goals puts some "pressure" on you, keeps you accountable.
There's something about putting yourself out there that helps you reach your goals. There will be people who will support you and some that will doubt you. Use both as motivation on those days you don't feel like doing anything.
No matter what your goal in life is, if you take this plan seriously and really apply these strategies, you'll already be further ahead than you've ever been.
Good luck on your fitness journey!
Gary
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