Measurable Wellness -Step 2 - Goals That Aren't Written Down are Just Wishes...

It's true...

 

Have you ever thought to yourself...

I wish I could lose weight.

I wish I could get in better shape.

I wish I would eat better.

I wish, I wish, I wish...

 

 

 

 

In my last blog, I asked this question:

  

What are YOUR health & wellness goals?

 

and I asked that you write those goals down. Don't just wish... Write them down and let's get going!

 

I am a big believer in holding yourself accountable. I don't always like it at the time, but I always love the results. In order to hold yourself accountable for achieving these goals (or any others!) you have to make a plan. A measureable plan. For that, I look at the numbers.

 

 

Writing your goals down... that's sometimes tough. But learning the following numbers and how they relate to your health and wellness can be an eye opening event if you have ignored them for some time. Don't let it discourage you. Instead let it push you harder! We will make a plan and get to work together!

Here is the first set of numbers you will need to get started with:

 

Height:_______________

Weight:_______________

Age:_________________

Now write those numbers down along with you're goals.  I know. I hate seeing those numbers too, but you have to see the bad to see the good, right?

 

Next lets talk BMI. Your BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. I like using this to gauge were we fall among the four categories: Underweight, Healthy, Overweight, or Obese. Here is the formula to follow:

 

 

BMI=__WEIGHT (LBS) x 703___

           HEIGHT(IN) x HEIGHT(IN)

 

 

Here's an example: A woman with a weight of 150 lbs. & a height of 5'7"

 

 1.  BMI= __150lbs X 703___

               67in X 67in

 

 

2.   BMI= ___105,450_____

          4489

 

                                 

     3.   BMI=    23.49                      

       



Or here's a link to a BMI Calculator, though I think its best to always do the work: 

 http://www.bmi-calculator.net/

 

 

What's Your BMI Tell You:

So now you have written down in front of you:

Your Goals, Your Height, Weight, Age and BMI Range.

 

Before we visit the next step, I want you to look over this information. Again, its not always easy but it's necessary. Looking over the numbers portion so far, you may decide some of your goals should be adjusted. Change your goals as soon as you wish it!

 

Over the next day or so, take time to look over these notes. Ask yourself... How much weight do you need to lose or gain to get into a healthy BMI range? How else would achieving a weight gain/loss affect your general health & wellness goals?

 

And Don't Forget...