My goal is to lose 15 pounds over the course of 6 months. By focusing on this goal it will also help me to accomplish a few other goals that I have, such as; eating healthier and exercising on a daily basis. There are many obstacles that I will have to overcome to accomplish these goals, such as; the temptation to eat un-healthy snacks i.e. candy, chips, sweets and soda. It will also be difficult to find the motivation to exercise on a daily basis and finding the time to exercise and eat healthy. I feel I will be able to overcome these obstacles by planning ahead and making schedules. I will make a monthly calendar that will list what I will be doing that day and at what time. I will start buying healthier foods to keep in the house instead of the normal cookies, chips and soda. I will also start packing a lunch to take to work every day so that I can avoid the temptation of going to a fast food restaurant. My first plan of action will be to start taking a women’s multi-vitamin every day. This will help to raise my energy levels and will help promote my healthier lifestyle.
Month 1
I will begin an exercise routine that is not too strenuous so that it will be easier to continue on with it each day. I will walk for 30 minutes every other day in the mornings so that I can feel the benefits of it throughout the day. On the days that I do not walk, I will complete a beginner’s work out video each morning. I will also begin incorporating healthy foods into my daily eating habits. I will replace two snacks a day with one fruit and one vegetable. I will also start drinking a minimum of 32 ounces of water every day. By the end of the first month my goal is to of lost 3 pounds.
Months 2, 3 and 4
For the next 3 months I will begin to step it up a notch. Instead of walking for 30 minutes every other morning, I will now begin to jog for 30 minutes every other morning. On the days that I am not jogging I will complete a 30 minute