Recent research shows that while 52% of participants in a resolution study were confident of success with their goals, only 12% actually achieved their goals.
A separate study in 2007 by Richard Wisemen from the University of Bristol showed that 78% of those who set New Year resolutions fail!
Men achieved their goal 22% more often when they engaged in goal setting, (a system where small measurable goals are being set; such as, a pound a week, instead of saying "lose weight"), while women succeeded 10% more when they made their goals public and got support from their friends.
So I am in favor of, instead of making a resolution, making short and long term goals. These goals will be placed on the white board for all to see and all to help each other achieve the same. There will be 30 day, 90 day and 180 day goals. Please think about the above image when you are setting your goals. Is it relevant or attainable to gain a strict pull-up in 30 days or get those toes to the bar. Is attainable to complete a specific workout as prescribed in 90 days.
I would like to have 2-3 30 day goals and at least 1-2 90 and 180 day goals. These can always be reset when they are achieved
Please try an refrain from "I will lose x pounds in 30 days" etc. Make goals that pertain to how you LOOK, FEEL and PERFORM. These will be better mentally for you as well as more easily attainable. We will be writing these down in class. So make sure you do not forget be before you leave. You may also leave them in the comments if you so wish.
