Excuses Kill Dreams

January 19, 2009 by Administrator · Leave a Comment 

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. day everyone.  My husband is off today so we are enjoying a half day of school.  My oldest attended her school co-op and my 6th grader is only working on a science project today.  We are almost halfway through our school year already and I don’t even know where it went.  Seems like each day passes faster and faster. Read more

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“Magic” Goal Setting

January 2, 2009 by Administrator · 1 Comment 

Last year I took my first shot at planning 100 goals to finish in 100 days. I suprised myself by completing 80% of the goals on my list. I used a program created by Dax Moy called the Magic Hundred.  If you participated in the 12 Days of Fitness then I’m sure you heard about it or even purchased it.  If you did, don’t let this program sit around, use it right away. 

One of the most incredible accomplishments last year was my trip to see my family for the first time in the Philippines.  There is an adventure goal building exercise in the program that I am now a complete believer in.  Prior to the Magic Hundred, I would have never imagined traveling to another country, especially since I didn’t even have a passport, but within the first 60 days of the program I found myself on an airplane traveling to see family I had never met before.  I was so excited!

So this year, after sharing the program with my husband, we decided to involve our two older daughters in our goal making.  Read more

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“Magic” Goal Setting

January 2, 2009 by Administrator · 1 Comment 

Last year I took my first shot at planning 100 goals to finish in 100 days. I suprised myself by completing 80% of the goals on my list. I used a program created by Dax Moy called the Magic Hundred.  If you participated in the 12 Days of Fitness then I’m sure you heard about it or even purchased it.  If you did, don’t let this program sit around, use it right away. 

One of the most incredible accomplishments last year was my trip to see my family for the first time in the Philippines.  There is an adventure goal building exercise in the program that I am now a complete believer in.  Prior to the Magic Hundred, I would have never imagined traveling to another country, especially since I didn’t even have a passport, but within the first 60 days of the program I found myself on an airplane traveling to see family I had never met before.  I was so excited!

So this year, after sharing the program with my husband, we decided to involve our two older daughters in our goal making.  Read more

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Does That Match My Goals?

September 12, 2008 by Administrator · Leave a Comment 

Everyone knows how much a emphasize the importance of setting goals.  You must make them realistic and achievable. 

Start with a big goal and break it down into smaller goals by working backwards.  I like to use this analogy.  Say, my goal is to organize my kitchen.  Well, that’s a pretty big goal!  I don’t want to hole myself up in the kitchen forever, so how can I accomplish this without spending an entire weekend on it?
 
First determine what needs to be done to accomplish this goal:
1.  Go through all the drawers and remove unused/unwanted items.
2.  Go through all the pots and pans and get rid of unused/damaged items.
3.  Go through the cabinets and get rid of unused/damaged items.
4.  Go through pantry and get rid of unapproved food items, damaged goods, expired goods, etc.
 
Next, take #1 and break it down even further:
1.  Pick one drawer and set a timer for 15 minutes.  Go through the drawer until it is done.  Pick another drawer tomorrow.
 
15 minutes is a much more manageable time frame and you know that by the end of the week, you will have tackled 7 drawers.  Some days you might do more than one depending on how much clutter is in them.
 
This is the same approach you need to take with goal setting.  Make your big goal and work backward with all the things you need to do to make this goal happen.
 
Let’s take this kitchen analogy a step further.  There are some things that you might do that will impede your progress.  Let’s say you are working on drawer number one and you see an item that belongs in the bathroom.  You procede to take that item to the bathroom and come back to the kitchen.  You see another item that belongs in your office so you trek to the office to put it back.  More time wasted! 
 
I’m sure you can see where I am going with this.  We allowed ourselves to get sidetracked by these small items and have made the task of getting the drawer organized take a lot longer. 
 
You should stop yourself and ask, “Is this activity I’m doing going to lead me closer to or further away from my goal?” 
 
This applies to activities you are doing, foods you are eating, etc.
 
Make sure you are reading your goals twice a day:  When you wake and when you are going to sleep.  Keep them in the fore front of your mind. 
 
Make sure everything you do is in tune with your goals. 
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What is Your Why

September 9, 2008 by Administrator · 1 Comment 

I used to think that if I just weighed 120 lbs. I would be happy.  It’s more than that.  I was always trying to diet and get skinny for all the wrong reasons and for everyone but myself.  Once I had experienced my last pregnancy and was hurting with every step, I became determined to get rid of my fat so I could feel better again.  It was for me and me alone.  It definitely benefitted my immediate family members and my ability to serve God, but when I made it my own desire, my “why” for getting fit was much more important to me.

You must determine what being fit means to you and only you.  Not what your husband thinks, your mom thinks, your kids think or your best friend thinks. 

Being fit is more than being a specific dress size or weight on the scale.  It’s about feeling vibrant and energetic and feeling comfortable in your own skin.  It’s about no longer comparing yourself to another woman again.   

How much of life have you missed because you are unhappy with the way you look? 

Do you somehow forget to tell your husband about the party you were invited to this weekend? 

Do you avoid outdoor activities where you know “skinny” people will be?  Have you miserably sat on the sidelines while watching the kids have fun instead of jumping in? 

Honestly determine why being fit is so important to you.  Write it down and put it where you can read it daily.  Add to it as you discover more reasons.  Believe me, this simple step is incredibly powerful.  Don’t think about this too long, just do it. 

Go ahead – right now- what is your why?

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Set a Goal and Go For It

August 4, 2008 by Administrator · Leave a Comment 

It’s Monday and time to jump right back into my program after a week off.  I am refreshed and rearing to go.  I need to build up my strength for my RKC Certification and I’ve got less than 12 weeks to get it done.  Having a specific goal to work toward keeps me focused and motivated.

It’s important that your goal is realistic.  To tell yourself I want to lose 30 lbs. in 4 weeks is a recipe for disaster.  You’ll be upset that you didn’t reach it and may cause yourself to quit altogether. 

This time of year is a perfect time to sign up for a charity walk or run.  Find one that is a couple months away and train specifically for it.  Find a recreational team to join.  Here in my area there are soccer and volleyball teams that you can join for fun.

Perhaps you have a wedding or family reunion in a few months.  Use that date as a goal and work towards that. 

Set a goal, make sure it’s realistic and go for it!  Share it here!  I’ll cheer you on!

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