I learned about SMART Goals 4 years ago when I was an EFY Counselor. SMART is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely. SMART goals are awesome because when a goal has these characteristics the goal is much easier to achieve. A Commonly set goal is to "Lose Weight," But this doesn't really meet any of the criteria above. That said, my goals for this portion of my journey are:
I hope to lose at least 20 pounds* by July 31, 2014.
By the beginning of September (9 weeks) I will be ready to run a 5K. (I hope to find a register for a specific one, but haven't found one yet. Let me know if you know of one around that time...If I don't find one I'll run it on the Jordan River Parkway Trail.)
I will follow the TSFL Program each day, including eating my 5 replacement meals and my one Lean and Green Meal as well as drinking at least 64oz.
*I just did some research about healthy weight loss rates and found that most sources say the 1-2 pounds per week is a healthy weight loss rate. I realize that 20 pounds/month is much more than 1-2 pounds/week. Knowing my body and from some previous experience I feel that this is both attainable and a healthy rate for me for the first month of this journey.
6/30/14 Report
Today was so good. I was completely blown away by all the support and encouragement that I have received, especially from friends on Facebook. I was really curious to see how people would respond and I was overwhelmed by the love that I felt. It's amazing. Thank you so much!
This morning I took a walk with my sister and my nephew. The goal for today was to walk at least 3 miles. Here are screenshots from my phone from the App RunKeeper that show the activity:
We walked 3.75 miles! The duration is a bit high because we stopped and found a caterpillar, looked at the ducks, played on two bridges, and tried to feed a horse (usually we're successful, but this time the horse was not interested in what we had to offer while he was munching on his hay).
My lean and green meal consisted of about 5(ish)oz baked salmon lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon pepper seasoning; 1/2 cup asparagus lightly seasoned with salt and pepper; 1/2 cup Eggplant (a first time making experience for me) seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and chili powder; and 1/2 cup of quick pickle cucumber. A pretty tasty meal!
I'm feeling very good about today! I've done a lot of "first day" healthier living days before, but never one quite like this. I really hope that I can keep it up!
Jon, that dinner looks delicious. Did you like the eggplant with chili powder? I'm always looking for new ways to make up unusual vegetables.
ReplyDeleteHonestly Hillary, I'm not a huge fan of eggplant. I liked the chili powder on it, but in the end it was still eggplant. Maybe I just didn't cook it right, but it just seemed like really watery fleshy tasteless vegetable material. I'm not sure if I'm going to try it again in the future
ReplyDeletehaha. I know what you mean. But I'm determined to find a way or two I do like it. I did try a recipe once where the eggplant was roasted and then put into a spicy spaghetti sauce and once I had a japanese marinated and pan fried from a restaurant, both were rather good. However, I can't eat it too often. I think eggplant is one of those veggies I feel like I should like and just feel bad that I kinda don't, like lima beans, or brussel sprouts.
DeleteEggplant parmesan is delicious, but I don't think that's necessarily because of the eggplant. I also have to say that the meal looks amazing. I think if you committed to share your dinner with me each day that would help you stay accountable, too.
ReplyDeleteAnd did you say you tried to feed a house? I'm surprised you ever have success with that. The houses never even nibble when I try to feed them.
I've liked when I sauteed eggplant with zucchini, onions, mushrooms, add diced tomatoes, some Italian seasoning (a lot like Mom's pizza zucchini). I've mixed that with cheese, pasta & chicken. Yum! (but I think the veggies are good in their own right).
ReplyDeletePlus- I totally wish I could join you guys on the walk. It sounds like my kind of walk...ducks, horse, bridges!
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