Fitness Goal Setting

That pretty much says it all. Setting goals and planning your approach is vital to your success in fitness. Also, staying motivated and on the right path can be tricky at times, so using many approaches to stay “in the game” is smart.

Every day I sit down and plan out tomorrow. Why do I take the time to do this? I do this because I have goals. I have things I want to achieve. Without a definite plan in place, I know I am likely to flounder around and accomplish nothing. Goals and planning keep me focused. Having goals helps in decision-making too. When you know where you want to be it's easier to make the right choices along the way.

There are many ways to keep your mind on your goals. You can cut out pictures of what you want to achieve or what you want to look like. Look at these pictures as much as possible to keep the images front and center in your head.

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I have read several amazing books on goal setting. One of my favorites is Goal Setting, by Tom Venuto, and it is fantastic. He really lays out everything for you so you can easily set up goals for yourself that are measureable and attainable. By the time I got done reading this book I was really excited about setting goals for myself and formulating a plan to achieve them! I think you'll find this book invaluable.

If you really want to plan out your whole diet and workout regimin, you can look into Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle, by Tom Venuto. This book is INTENSE, so be forewarned! However, it is the best book I've read about diet, nutrition, and designing your plan.