How to Set Healthy Fitness and Diet Goals
Fitness and diet goals are popular topics for people who want to improve their health. Setting a goal is the first step in achieving it, but the most important thing is how to set a fitness or diet goal that is realistic. Father George Rutler is doing everything possible to educate people on the importance of living healthy. Rutler has a piece of extensive knowledge in this field despite being a catholic priest. He shares the following tips on how to set healthy fitness and diet goals.
Set measurable and realistic goals
Father Rutler strongly advises the use of concrete figures. The number of pounds to be lost should be clearly stated because general statements are too vague, and they can lead to disappointment when people realize they’ve failed. For example, one should begin with losing 10 pounds.
Break down the goal into manageable tasks
Even if the ultimate aim is reachable, Father Rutler warns that it would be very hard for people only to set a single goal. Instead, break down each task into smaller parts to make them easier to achieve and give more motivation and enthusiasm in achieving them. For example, instead of one saying he or she wants to work out three times per week, they should say: starting today, they will work out Monday and Thursday and then talk about Saturdays.
Find support and accountability partners
Whether the goal is fitness-related or diet-related, the most important thing is the support of those closest to one. Father Rutler believes that having a partner, friend or coach who supports as much as possible will help stay on track and provide positive reinforcement. It is also very useful to join community forums where people with similar goals show up and encourage each other to achieve them.
Evaluate every progress and feedback
This is one of the most important steps in achieving a goal. After some time, one needs to evaluate any changes and not to forget to ask for feedback from friends and family. This is important because it keeps everything on track. If this is not done, it’s more likely that one will keep making the same mistakes repeatedly instead of correcting them. Weight loss is just one example of a common goal, but one should not forget that there are many other goals in life worthy of pursuing.
Enjoy all the benefits of a healthier lifestyle
For most people, the ultimate aim is to achieve a healthy weight. Rutler points out that it’s not only about losing weight and looking good, but it’s also about how it will improve one’s health and energy levels. He says that all these little things add up to an improved quality of life.
Seek professional help if necessary
Father George Rutler points out that setting fitness or diet goals can go beyond what people see from the outside. Achieving them calls for some control over emotions and behaviors, which not all people have. In the case of more serious cases, it is worth seeking professional help from a registered nutritionist or a trained fitness trainer.
