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Originally Posted by Munchy
How about setting a behavioral goal as opposed to a numerical goal by a specific date?
Something like:
-Exercise at least 20 minutes per day
-Eat 5 servings of vegetables per day
-Drink 8 glasses of water per day
This is what I do. I log calories so my goal is simply to log consistently, and I reward myself approximately every 6 weeks just for logging. I'd probably still reward myself if I missed a day and went back to it, but not if I've fallen off the wagon when reward day comes up.
So far it's working really REALLY well for me. Logging my calories is something I always have control over, which isn't always true for other things like what I eat or how much. And at the same time, logging my calories lets me see what I've been eating so I can make healthier choices, which circles me back around to healthy eating if I get off track.
You could do the same with something like exercise or eating veggies or drinking water. Maybe even keep a check sheet so you can see how often you're meeting those goals. (Calorie logging isn't for everyone I'm sure, but there are lots of ways to keep yourself accountable)
