Today, we met as a staff to set fitness goals for the next twelve weeks. Several of us had been discussing our need to lose weight, and we decided that a workplace challenge might be just the thing. There are several collaborative fitness apps available, and some of the more well-known apps such as MyFitnessPal can be used in groups. In the end, though, we decided to go old school. Our principal created a GoogleDoc where we can each post our particular goal for the next twelve weeks. And one of our teachers is creating a paper chart where we can track the days we have met our goals.
Putting a goal on “paper” like this really helps keep me accountable. I have many pounds to lose, but for this particular challenge, I listed a goal to lose 15 of them. That’s a little more than one pound a week. I plan to do this by walking 10,000 steps a week, limiting my calorie intake, and drinking more water. Unfortunately, I am at the age where the pounds tend to cling. And I have issues with emotional eating. But I’m very hopeful that by putting this all down on paper, and including this post here, I will be able to stay on track. Wish us luck!
Putting a goal on “paper” like this really helps keep me accountable. I have many pounds to lose, but for this particular challenge, I listed a goal to lose 15 of them. That’s a little more than one pound a week. I plan to do this by walking 10,000 steps a week, limiting my calorie intake, and drinking more water. Unfortunately, I am at the age where the pounds tend to cling. And I have issues with emotional eating. But I’m very hopeful that by putting this all down on paper, and including this post here, I will be able to stay on track. Wish us luck!