Comments on: Setting Realistic Goals

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:30:29 +0000

If you’d like a tool for setting your goals, you can use this web application:

http://www.Gtdagenda.com

You can use it to manage your goals, projects and tasks, set next actions and contexts, use checklists, schedules and a calendar.
A Vision Wall (inspiring images attached to yor goals) is available too.
Works also on mobile, and syncs with Evernote.

By: John

John — Tue, 25 May 2010 02:31:19 +0000

If it’s a realistic goal you are more likely to continue on the path of weight loss,etc. If it’s not and you miss the goal it may lead you to quitting.

By: Leah

Leah — Mon, 24 May 2010 03:13:43 +0000

I’ve been very scared of setting too specific goals. As you know, my original goal when I started my journey was to buy a new dress for my husband’s graduation that was NOT in the plus sizes section of the store. This could be a size 14 or a size 8. Though my progress has been slow I’m confident I’ll get there.

Great post!
.-= Leah´s last blog ..The Final Chapter =-.

By: Kat

Kat — Fri, 21 May 2010 03:11:17 +0000

Goals can be tricky, they need to be enough of a stretch, but not too much of a stretch. I am working on creating more realistic goals for myself. .-= Kat´s last blog ..Blog and Real Life =-.

By: South Beach Steve

South Beach Steve — Fri, 21 May 2010 01:35:44 +0000

Goals are such a two-edged sword. You need them, but if they aren’t good goals, they are a recipe for disaster.

By: 'Drea

'Drea — Fri, 21 May 2010 01:12:55 +0000

I like setting small goals — like losing three pounds to get to the next landmark like a five — 175 etc.

You said a mouthful though: weight loss doesn’t operate on a predictable path. That’s beyond true…
.-= ‘Drea´s last blog ..Outsize Me =-.

By: zaababy

zaababy — Fri, 21 May 2010 01:08:18 +0000

I’ve always set the ridiculous goals too. But this time, the only goal I made was how much I wanted to weigh at some point in the future. I did kind of hope I would lose 100 pounds in a year but I wasn’t going to beat myself up if I didn’t make that. I like to see if I can go faster up a hill than I did before, or go farther on my bike, silly stuff like that.
I’m glad things are different in this area. I never really thought about it until I read your post. Every one of your posts makes me nod my head in agreement!
.-= zaababy´s last blog ..Day 366–A Most Righteous Anniversary Post–I Want to Tell You About Me =-.

By: Taryl

Taryl — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:27:40 +0000

Ooooh, this is one of my hot button topics! I cant stand it when I see people set unreAlistic goals for themselves, it is a recipe for discouragement and failure. Heck, almost any time based goal, in my experience, sets me up for disappointment and failure. It becomes about having ‘only lost 1.7 pounds ‘ when the goal was 2.0, instead of being exultant for another great week with a healthy loss. It becomes more about negatives than positives. It isn’t a kind attitude go have for ourselves.

As I mentioned on my most recent blog, I am within my daily calorie totals for the most part, but I really could be doing better on the nutritional composition of those calories. Especially when it is impossible to measure myself reasonably with a scale or measuring tape, it becomes all the more Important to focus on what I CAN manage than the things that will take care of themselves.

So my goal, right now, is to persist in exercising, and make sure I get more roughage today during lunch and dinner. Easy, attainable, and steps in the right direction – exactly how I like it
.-= Taryl´s last blog ..Note to self: =-.

By: Lori (Finding Radiance)

Lori (Finding Radiance) — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:35:38 +0000

I really try hard not to set too many timed goals, although I will occasionally do that. I was always such a slow loser that it was hard to say I would lose X amount by X date. Goals can be a tricky thing, they can either motivate you are depress you. It's finding the realistic balance that is so important. .-= Lori (Finding Radiance)´s last blog ..Slice of Life Vitamins review and Giveaway! =-.

By: Carla

Carla — Thu, 20 May 2010 19:29:46 +0000

I do have goals in mind, but I don’t like to give time limits. I don’t need the pressure of having to lose x number of pounds by x date. It’s silly really. It’s a lifestyle change, not a race! I agree with what you say – focus on healthy eating and exercise.
.-= Carla´s last blog ..A beautiful weekend in Ottawa =-.