Smartly Setting Your Goals

This week in class we will be focusing on how to set SMART goals. It’s easy to say in conversation “I want to lose weight” but to actually do it can be a challenge. By casually stating our goals, it is usually just a thought; but if we write down our goal and ways to achieve it, it will be more of a plan. And a plan with small achievable goals will be more attainable and not as overwhelming.

Each participant in class has goals they want to achieve and I will be working with them to develop a plan for success. This plan will not only help them to establish healthy habits for today, but maintain them for a lifetime.

~Kim

Magic Formula? - Kim Weighs In

Is there a magic formula for weight loss? The media seems to think so. Usually if a product or plan sounds too good to be true, it probably is. We are so focused on losing weight and looking better we often forget about making lifelong healthy habits and give in to the easy fix. Most of us know we should exercise and eat right but for some reason we find ourselves eating a pint of ice cream or watching TV instead of going for a walk. What is the solution?

The magical formula is really finding what works for you and your lifestyle. If you have tried to form these healthy habits on your own and it’s not working, you may want to join a class or program that offers support or ask a friend or co-worker to be your exercise buddy.

We started our second week of Get Fit! and I heard a lot of laughter among the participants. They exercised for 80 minutes and everyone survived! The class was upbeat, fun and everyone worked hard. Just hearing laughter makes the environment comfortable for the participants.

Get Fit! Kicks Off - Kim's Perspective

The acceptance to fully commit to something, especially a healthy lifestyle, can be extremely challenging. This is true especially for women who are the caretaker at work, home, or even both. Most women devote their energy to others and put themselves toward the bottom of the priority list and forgetting about their well being. The Get Fit! program focuses on the elements - exercise, diet, and behavior - one needs to accomplish a healthier lifestyle.

Monday night we had 13 committed participants start our Get Fit! exercise class. Each participant completed 45 minutes of exercise. (Most classes will range from 60-90 minutes of exercise). Sixty minutes of exercise is achievable even for a beginner. Each Get Fit! participant met with myself or another trainer before the first class and set-up an appropriate starting point. The class environment is fun, upbeat and is designed for all ability levels, ages, shape/sizes, and personal goals.

I know each person is committed because they took the first step and joined the program. I really enjoyed the first class and look forward to seeing the progress each person is making.