This falls under the category of physical health.
I know someone who is trying hormone therapy with a 500 calorie per day diet. While the plan promises quick results, I’m more interested in results plus a lifestyle change.
We purchased the much-hyped P90X workout videos earlier this year because going to the gym has become more difficult due to parenting two kids. While the hype (P ninety eeeeexxxxxxxxx!) and self-promotion gets a bit silly, it’s a very tough workout that can be done at home without expensive equipment. The whole program is 90 days (surprise!) and we got through a few weeks of this earlier this year and saw results – now it’s time to start over and see it through.
Perhaps the secret is to treat one’s self like a recovering alcoholic and just take 1 day at a time. I do that 90 times and I’ve accomplished this goal.
In addition to improving my health, this will also improve my appearance, which impacts people’s perception of you all over the place.
- Attainable: I’ve seen some pretty crazy before and after pictures people have posted of themselves online – if they can do it, I can do it. Plus, I’ve already done part of it before.
- Meaningful: Improves physical health, which is important to me, my wife, my kids.
- Difficult: Seriously, it’s a strenuous 60 to 90 minute daily workout program.
- Quantifiable: I’ve accomplished this goal when I’ve completed all 90 days of the workout program (rest days are part of it, so it’s not 90 workouts)
Current Progress: 2/90
