Diet Goals you Can Reach

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Registered: 12-04-2003
Diet Goals you Can Reach
Mon, 01-09-2006 - 1:30pm

We asked iVillagers for short-term attainable goals. Sure, you'd like to lose 40 pounds or win a 5K race, but we asked for small steps first -- something to mark that you are on your way to your ultimate goal, whatever that may be. Sometimes even writing a goal can be a challenge. Here are some terrific goals that you start reaching for today.


Start with a Goal
My fitness goal is to set a goal. I always scare myself by setting an unattainable goal and then giving up. I like your idea of setting it for just one week at a time. --iVillager


Just Do It
This week my fitness goal is to "just do it." No more excuses and no more putting it off. I will get to the gym and get out all stresses that that day brings. After that I can tackle the at-home chores and feel great about my day. --Michelle


Get a New Attitude
My goal is to be bold and adjust my attitude. I am going to make myself walk around the block three times this week, and hopefully build upon the number of times I walk around the block. So far I haven't done any exercise on a semi-consistent basis -- that was yesterday; today and tomorrow offer new opportunities to build a healthier me. --Kat



Timing in the Essence
This week, my goal is not to eat anything after 8pm for three nights. --Helene


One Step at a Time
I want to be able to walk up the stairs without feeling as if I'm having a heart attack. I have made myself a promise that today will be my day of drinking lots of water (no more sodas), eating fruits and veggies and some sort of exercise at least four times a week. --iVillager


Drink to Your Goal
My goal is to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. I will have water in the car, at work, in the morning, in the evening. Water, water, everywhere. --Becky


Get in Control
I will walk three times this week. Call a friend when I want to eat. Paint my fingernails when they look shabby instead of making cookies. --iVillager