Why did I say I would do THAT? Attainable Goals v.s. Motivational Objective

When it comes to sticking your New Years resolution, broad motivational driven objectives often come up short. Perhaps is has something to do with the fact your objective of loosing 20 lbs. cannot be measured in the short attention span that most of us have.

This is why it is necessary to understand what is motivating you to make your resolution, and frame it in a way that has a positive association for you. Doing this will strengthen your desire stick to your resolution.

Once you understand what it is, you want to do, and why you're about to do it, then the real work comes. Just how are you going to do it? What are you going to sacrifice along the way?

When it comes to establishing a fitness program, the first attainable goal you need to set is Time.

By carving out time in your busy schedule, you will have no excuse not to get your workout in. But, if you do not block this time off, chances are you will let other things creep in and get in the way.

Personally, during the week, I like to take an hour around lunch for a bike ride or swim. ...admittedly, I have gotten slack in the last couple years and have not made it out for my pre-dawn cross-country ski (at -29c tonight it will not happen in the morning) which, for several years was a daily occurrence as it fit into my schedule quite nicely.