My Goals (Task 3)

Task 3 is about setting goals, and mapping out how I'm going to achieve them. Not only for the 12 weeks, but also beyond.  This is a lifestyle & body transformation, not a single program with an end date.  I will no longer be 'on' or 'off' a diet.

I'd like to lose 20kg in these 12 weeks, but part of me knows this is not very realistic.  I'm trying to be more realistic with my expectations of myself, and to not set myself up to fail by setting goals that while they may look achieveable, when I factor in everything else in my life, are really quite a stretch to achieve. Perhaps I am just scared of failing, should I aim too high and not achieve, I would feel like a big failure. But, it's about the goal being achieveable, and I just don't know if 20kg in 12 weeks is something that I could achieve, given my other commitments.

I've aimed to make these goals Specific, Measurable, Achieveable, Realistic & Time-based.

So, after much thought, these are my goals:

• 1 Month: To lose 5kg, and run 2km without stopping by 10 Oct 2011.  I will achieve this by following the 12WBT nutrition & exercise plans, viewing the weekly video messages, completing the weekly surprises, and doing the Rolling Interval Program on the treadmill at least once per week.
• 3 Months: To lose 15kg, and run 6km without stopping by 5 Dec 2011.  I will achieve this by following the 12WBT nutrition & exercise plans, viewing the weekly video messages, completing the weekly surprises, and doing the Rolling Interval Program on the treadmill at least once per week.
• 6 Months: To lose 23kg, and achieve BMI of 24 by 12 Feb 2012.  I will achieve this by following the 12WBT nutrition & exercise plans, and continuing to participate in the 12WBT.
• 12 Months: To maintain my weight loss & healthy lifestyle through 12 Sept 2012.  I will achieve this by following the 12WBT nutrition & exercise plans, and continuing to participate in the 12WBT.

I will reassess them as required during the next 3 months.

...There, I said it!  :)