Goals? I've Got Those!

Everyone has at least 1 goal, whether it's to quit smoking or take the trash out before the pick up comes. They come in all shapes and sizes and require varying amounts of effort to complete. Some are short-term, some may be longer. At the end of the day we all have some type of goal (or goals). The question is how and when will we accomplish them?

Today after hearing how in order to accomplish your fitness goals (but really this applies to any), you have to figure out your "Why". Your "Why" is the reason you are doing whatever it is you are doing. After that you are supposed to write it down where you can continuously look back at it as a reminder of why you started. In all of my years of goal chasing I have never done this and I really don't know why not. It's easy to get carried away and write down a lofty list of long and short term goals but it's not always easy to accomplish them. If you take the time to sit down and think about your "Why" for each goal perhaps we wouldn't leave so many unaccomplished. With that said, I'd like to take the time write a short list of my goals and my "Why".

Goals:

• Lose 60 pounds before my wedding day
• Lose a total of 150 pounds
• Stick to our budget
• workout daily

Why:

All of my goals correlate with each other. The first 60 pounds is so I can fit into a dress I bought a year ago that does not fit (It's also a good short term goal to keep me motivated). I want to lose weight so that I can be healthy for the family we are building. I want to stick to the budget to build a good financial future for our family and I want to workout daily to be fit, healthy, and strong for not only our family but myself. 

I've often heard that a good rule of thumb is to have attainable goals. Though I agree that they give you a good push, don't be afraid to have "unattainable" goals. Because who can really say you wont accomplish them? We don't have a crystal ball to see into the future. Go for whatever it is you want, for whatever reason and just be happy! Anyway, that's my two cents and you can take it or leave it.

First Time Meal Prep!

Tonight I spent about an hour and a half prepping food for 6 days ahead. I purchased multiple food storage containers, lots of veggies and fruits and a digital food scale which I can already say paid for itself.

I didn't really prepare for my shopping trip so I was lacking enough containers for 6 days worth of lunches and breakfasts. That works out for now because the stuff I did buy probably shouldn't be left prepared for more than the 3 days worth of containers I have.

Breakfast:

1/2 cup Vanilla Honey Greek Yogurt (containing probiotics)
A hand full of fresh chopped strawberries and blueberries
1/4 cup Granola

Lunch:

1 small taco sized flower tortilla
1oz hummus
A few slices Avocado (with lemon juice to help it keep longer)
2oz Sliced Ham
1.5 oz cubed colby cheese

Dinner:

1/2 cup Quinoa & Brown Rice
3/4 Cup Sauteed Spinach, Mushrooms and Peppers (for 3 days)
3/4 Cup Steamed Broccoli Cuts (for 3 days)
2.5oz of Over Roasted Bonless Skinless Chicken Breast topped with a salt free grilling seasoning.

*Note: I would have done 3oz of chicken each day but I was short a chicken breast

I can honestly say it will be a whole lot easier eating healthy when I don't have as much opportunity to make poor choices, As the saying goes, "If you fail to plan, plan to fail" or something like that.