S.M.A.R.T.

My coach on Living Young asked us to take some time and work on this acronym.  I've taken a couple days to think about it, so here I go.

S.   S is for specific. Be as specific as I can with what I am planning on accomplishing.  I will wake up each morning giving myself affirmations for the previous day and for the day to come and before I go to sleep I will review my day and give myself kudos for the job well done.  I will look at each days meal plan and prepare accordingly.  I will do some form of exercise daily, whether it is Yoga, Cardio, Walking or Pool.  I will drink plenty of water to keep my body well hydrated.

M.  M is for measurable.  How am I going to measure what my specific plan is?  I will make a chart with Affirmations, Meal Preparations,  Exercising & Water.

A.   A is for achievable. How will I achieve this plan?  I will check off everything done before I go to bed. I will keep this list where both my husband and I can see it, and ask him also to help me accomplish this by keeping me accountable.

R.  R is for realistic.  How realistic is this plan?  I have been careful on this plan to keep it at a level I can achieve.  I am not allowing myself to be set up for failure. 

T.   T is for time specific.   This plan will take 2 weeks and end on March 4.  Why 2 weeks?
Because I am on Phase I with the South Beach Diet for 2 weeks and I'm going to take this a step at a time.  I will then add my next S.M.A.R.T. for a period of time.