A letter from
Dr Jamie McManus
Cinch
® Inspiration Tip: Goals and Expectations
Setting realistic goals is an essential part of losing weight. Goals help you know
what you want
from your weight loss journey,
where you are going, and what you are willing to do to get there.
Goal setting is accomplished through these three steps:
1. First, create a mental picture of where you are now, and where you want to be. Use
photographs of yourself, both at your current weight, and at your ideal weight. Make this
very concrete.
2. Second, write down your goals to add clarity and dimension.
3. The third step is to take action towards the achievement of your goals.
Setting SMART GOALS
- Setting specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time driven
(SMART) goals from the beginning of your Program is essential to your success. Here is what we
mean by SMART goals:
Specific
- Goals should be straightforward and emphasize what you want to happen. Instead of
setting a goal to lose weight or be healthier, set a specific goal to lose 2 lbs per week or take off 2
inches on your waistline, or to walk 5 miles at a challenging pace.
Measurable
- If you can't measure it, you won’t be able to manage it. For weight loss or inch loss
you can measure it by the numbers on a scale or tape measure, or even a change in clothing
size.
Achievable
- Your goal should stretch you slightly but just enough to feel like you can accomplish
it with a real commitment. For example, if you set a goal to lose 20 lbs in one week, we know that
isn’t achievable, but setting a goal to lose 1 – 2 lbs per week is.
Realistic
- Realistic doesn’t mean “easy.” Realistic, in this case, means "do-able." A goal of never
again eating sweets, cakes, and chocolate may not be realistic for someone who really enjoys
these foods. But, it may be more realistic to set a goal of eating a piece of fruit each day instead
of one sweet item.
Time Driven
- Setting a timeline for reaching your goal (i.e. in a week or over 12 weeks) will
provide an end point and a clear target to work towards. If you don't set a time, the commitment
will be too vague and lack a sense of urgency. Setting a clear timeline will help you to start taking
action right away.
So get a SMART start on your Cinch transformation, and set goals that will help you to make a
difference for your health and your life, through safe and healthy weight loss. And remember,
Shaklee is there to support you every step of the way!
What are you waiting for let Cinch help you lose fat and help you kepp muscle.
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