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M6:D84 (D562) S.M.A.R.T. Goals: Realistic

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The Muscle Building Fat Burning Video Blog #43
May 9, 2009

 

         

 

What's on my mind today?

Today we continue our trip down goal setting lane.  As a review, we are using the S.M.A.R.T. goal setting system.  S.M.A.R.T. stands for Specific Measureable Attainable Realistic Time-sensitive. Today we discuss realistic goals.

As I plan for M7 I have decided to focus on 5 goals that are important to me: 

Goal #1:  I have a body fat percentage of 12% by August 1, 2009
Goal #2:  I weigh 205 lbs. by August 1, 2009
Goal #3:  I measure 36 inches around my abdominal area by August 1, 2009
Goal #4:  I have biceps of 18 inches and quads of 28 inches by August 1, 2009
Goal #5:  I run a mile in 7:30 by August 1, 2009

Each of these goals is extremely realistic.  In order to be realistic, a goal must represent something you are willing and able to work towards.  Goals need to represent substantial progress.  The goal to run a mile in 7:30 is an improvement of 17% and I think that is pretty dramatic for someone that isn’t a runner.  The body fat percentage goal represents a reduction of about 20%.  The scale weight goal is 20 lbs.  Each goal is realistic because I want each and every one of them to happen, so I will be working hard to make them happen.

Tomorrow we will discuss making goals time-sensitive.

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M683 (D561) S.M.A.R.T. Goals:  Attainable

 

 
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To me, this is how to make a body transformation.  I am the same weight today as I was on Day 1, but I have lost body fat (4%) and I look visibly leaner in the chest and lats.  I much prefer this way of getting in shape to one where you must worry about the scale weight constantly!

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About Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT

Mike is a passionate bodybuilder, NPC Competitor and ISSA Certified Personal Trainer who is always looking for ways to do things better. He also has a passion for correcting the misinformation that is prevalent in the bodybuilding and fitness industry today. Mike is currently working on his first eBook, Get Back to Lifting, which is scheduled to be released soon. He is also working on a second book, The Average Guy's Supplement Guide, that is scheduled to be released the end of 2016.

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