Comments on: A Realistic Look At Goal Setting: Introduction

By: New Poll Shows - Body Composition Not At The Forefront of People's Minds | Leigh Peele

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:07:26 +0000

[...] to you. I have discussed this topic a lot actually. You can see previous posts where I discuss what realistic goals for fat loss or muscle gain are. Today, I want to talk more about the emotional and socialization [...]

By: A Realistic Look At Goal Setting: Muscle Gain - 1 | Leigh Peele

A Realistic Look At Goal Setting: Muscle Gain - 1 | Leigh Peele — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:31:52 +0000

[...] I have discussed the introduction to goal setting and fat loss. The next logical step in body composition is muscle gain. Before you scan over this [...]

By: A Realistic Look At Goal Setting: Fat Loss | Leigh Peele

A Realistic Look At Goal Setting: Fat Loss | Leigh Peele — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:19:56 +0000

[...] I am starting with fat loss because for this is what the majority people are battling and why they matriculated to my part of the interwebz. You can find the introduction to goal setting here. [...]

By: Damon

Damon — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:33:49 +0000

I’ve recently changed my mindset towards goals. I have, for the most part, eliminated time frames, such as “I will achieve X by Y.” Say that my big goal is to lose 20 pounds of body fat. I start small. I say that my goal is five pounds. I don’t put a date on the goal. But, I force myself to perform the habits consistent with my goal. Then, I don’t have to feal like a failure it takes a long time. Then, after I’ve lost five pounds, I set a new goal, perhaps to lose 4 pounds of body fat.
Again, I make sure my behaviors are consistent with the goal, but I don’t stress over the time frame.
I can control my behaviors (for the most part). I can’t control how my body will react to those behaviors. So, a time goal seems meaningless. And, if progress stalls, I change my habits to push things along. The closer I get to an ultimate goal, the more I celebrate each little step of the way. That way, I’m not tied up in just a single goal that is either going to take a long time or perhaps not happen. I can be happy with progress during the journey.

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:10:28 +0000

I can’t wait for the goal article. I have been struggling with a stuck weight and was thinking about just giving up and accepting where I am. It has been a long haul and dieting is never fun but your article struck a chord with me… why settle for average? why not actually achieve what I have always dreamed of achieving? why cut myself short? If I am doing the work now I just need to keep at it. I need to stop settling for less than my ideal. Thanks Leigh!! I needed a little motivation. You are it to so many people… keep up the good work.

By: meg

meg — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:37:16 +0000

OH..ps..finally dating in ernest now…and met someone I think is pretty special too

By: meg

meg — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:33:08 +0000

This is right on target…and more than fitting to post this here as well as on your FB page…, just wanted to follow up with you: my research project, inspired in great part by you, was accepted for presentation by the International College of Equine Exercise Physiologists meeting in South Africa in 2010! It’s a worldwide conference of elite practitioners…..Again, my deepest gratitude for all you do. Without you, this would never have been possible….. Who knew when I skeptically said, “well, ok…I’ll try”

By: Leigh Peele

Leigh Peele — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:08:27 +0000

Keith - It can seem like a harsh thing to say because some people really fight against the thought of themselves being average. So I say if this offends you its because it is something you don't want to be.

Carol - Depends on the dream Carol. For some the dream is 3 kids and a husband and little care for the rest of it. If the dream is more than you need to look at how much time you give to them and how much time you give to yourself.

Greg - It is already being discussed.

Peace - Fixed. Thanks for the heads up.

By: Leigh Peele

Leigh Peele — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:05:41 +0000

Sarah - Thanks.

Anne - The only thing that we can ever do to harm ourselves like that is great an excess of stress from the fear and self doubt. This is why smart training and strategic dieting are winners everytime. Most hormonal f**k ups that are self induced can be avoided when the right planning occurs and a realstic approach is taken.

Amanda - "... and probably focus on emotional health and relationships rather than just fitness and fat loss " You would be amazed at how hand in hand they go.

By: Peace

Peace — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:06:13 +0000

Word fix needed for:

How to assess yourself for which goals you need