How to achieve your health goals

Ok, am assuming you are joining me on the journey to achieving our health goals. For many people, health goals are more of a wish than a commitment. We want to make sure we don’t fall in that category of people, so, let us set the foundation right so that we will find this journey easier.

To begin with, we need to take inventory of where we are right now, then decide where we want to be in the future. Let us make the end of 2011 our target goal for now. It’s also important that we don’t fall into the pit fall of just focusing on end of 2011. The ultimate goal is a health lifestyle change.

We are just using end of 2011 as a measuring yard to let us know how we are doing. Also, we will be taking various inventories throughout this period (between now and end of 2011) to see how we are progressing, and making necessary changes.

Taking inventory:

This is the moment of truth where you must take your weight, see what you are eating, look in the mirror to checkout your figure, and find out how you feel. These are the things I focus on for my health goals.

Because we are focusing on lifestyle change and total health, if possible, it would be great if you can take a full health physical and check up. Being healthy is not just about losing weight. You need to know if there is something wrong with you so that you can deal with it. If you find something wrong with your health, don’t be alarmed. There is an answer through Jesus Christ to every problem in life.

I don’t want to complicate my life by trying to do everything the “experts” tell us to do to get in shape. My focus is finding things that I can incorporate into my life to get the results I want. For example, am not into counting calories and stuff like that because, not only don’t I enjoy doing it (tracking the calories to everything I eat), it also takes the fun out of enjoying my food.

Let me share with you a revelation that will help you. Achieving results in anything you do starts in your mind. If your mind doesn’t believe it, understand it, or hates it, you are just wasting your time. It all starts with the mind (or heart).

So we are going to forget all those info-commercials and sales pitches for the “magic pills”, “magic diets”, “magic plans” and “magic exercise machines”. We are going to figure out activities we love to do and things we can incorporate into our lifestyle. Yes we will use the pills, diets, plans and machines if we need and have to but not to get “magic” results.

Setting your goals:

After taking inventory of where you are, you are now ready to dream. Here are some things to think about.

What is your ideal weight?

What kind of figure do you want (what do you want to see in the mirror when you look at yourself)?

How do you want to feel (health wise)?

Dream my sister, my brother, DREAM!

You need to know what you want to achieve. Here is an idea of where I am and what I desire to work on. Hope this can help you make your own goals.

My inventory and goals:

My current weight is 158 lbs. (I have gained 13 lbs since I stopped exercising frequently). My desired weight range is, 140 lbs –  145 lbs.

I have low energy levels –  I plan on focusing on energy foods to boost my energy. Regular detoxfying will also help in getting rid of the toxins that may be causing the sluggishness.

Am not very good at eating vegetables (especially raw) and fruits. Am going to increase my vegetable and fruit consumption by making veggie and fruit shakes.

I drink a lot of hot beverages and I drink them with sugar. I need to decrease the amount of sugar I drink, and increase my water consumption, which will help to dilute and flush out the sugar.

Am not so thrilled with my figure. As a matter of fact, it looks like I have gained alot of fat that has covered the muscles I had built. Am going to do weight exercises to build muscles, tone and give definition to my figure. Am not interested in getting ripped. I just want a little muscle definition.

I will work out at least 15 minutes a day for 3–5 days a week. (Note that 15 minutes is the minimum) 15 minutes is to take away any excuse of “no time” or “am so tired”. I have also come to realize that when you begin working out, by the time you get to the 10 minutes, you are “juiced up” and can go for more than you thought you could.

I MUST create time for resting, relaxing and socializing. Am not doing so good in this area because of the nature of my job and schedule.

So those are my health goals. The important thing we need to remember is, to be flexible but committed to them.

I hope this helps you out.

To your health,

Stay blessed, keep the faith and reign in life.

Moses Kangave

For Christian Motivation