#SummerHealthGoals

#SummerHealthGoals

 

Danielle Maloni, BA, ACE-CPT, NASM-CPT, ACE Peer Fire Fighter Trainer  

 

As summer officially kicks off with the Memorial Day Weekend, we here at the HFA are looking forward to the Summer Health Goal Challenge and inviting everyone to participate with us!

For the challenge we are asking everyone to write down a "SMART" Goal for the summer with a goal date of September 1st. 

But what does making a "SMART Goal" really mean? Let's look at it in the form of an acronym...

S- Specific

M- Measurable

A- Achievable

R- Realistic

T- Time Bound

 

Goals such as: "Lose Weight" don't follow the "SMART" criteria. Such vague goals are typically not adhered to since there is no real goal to reach towards. 

By adding just a few more pieces we can meet the "SMART" Criteria. Such as: "Lose 5 lbs by September 1!" 

This goal is highly specific, measurable in the 5 lb scale difference, absolutely achievable in the time frame given, realistic and time bound by the September 1st deadline. By adding the "SMART" criteria to our summer goals, we are more likely to follow through and succeed on the goal set ahead. 

 

So I encourage you to stop by the HFA in the next few weeks and get your "SMART"  #SummerHealthGoal up on the board! All those who reach their goals by September 1st will be invited to celebrate with us! 

Have a Happy and Safe Memorial Day Weekend and a HUGE thank you to all the current and prior Military Service Members!