Goal Setting

1
Goal Setting

• Motivates change in behavior.
• Set a goal(s) and stick to it.
• Set specific objectives to achieve your goal(s).
• Objectives should be measurable.
• Be realistic
• Be Time specific (be realistic/not too
  futuristic)
• Monitor progress (keep log)
• Be Positive
• Use Reinforcement (careful here nutrition)
• Seek social support to achieve your goal

2
Objectives(how will I reach my goal?)

• Goal To lose 20 lbs by May 15th.
• Objectives
• 1. I will jog 4 days per week for one hour each
  day.
• 2. I will start drinking 9 8oz. Glasses of water
  each day in place of sodas.
• 3. I will increase my fruit and veggie intake to
  9 servings per day while decreasing my chip
  intake.

3
GOAL FOR SEMESTER

• Example My long-term goal may be to lose 40lbs
  and to decrease my body fat by 15.
• My goal this semester is to lose 20lbs and
  decrease my body fat by 6.
• Specifically, I would like to decrease my body
  fat by 6 by May 15th.