The Goals Pt. 1

Ok, it's time to get serious here. I've been giving a lot of thought about what I want to accomplish - and how I plan to accomplish it. It all comes down to three things: thinking, planning, and acting. Or, if you prefer, setting goals, planning how to acheive those goals, and acting on your plan.

Goals are the pearls and the plan is what strings those pearls together.



For the sake of simplicity, I will focus only on goals for the 6-month fat-loss phase that will run from Monday, January 5, 2009 and end with a successful Independence Day celebration in Key West, Florida on Saturday, July 4, 2009.

I have four types of goals:

1. Weight Goals
2. Performance Goals
3. Physique Goals
4. Diet/Nutrition Goals

And now, without further adieu:

1. Weight Goals:
···(i) I will weigh 220 pounds on July 4, 2009

2. Peformance Goals:
···(i) I will do 50 push ups by July 4, 2009
···(ii) I will match, move-for-move, all movements and exercises on all P-90X workout discs. I will be capable of keeping pace towards the last week of the second 90-day cycle through the program.

3. Physique Goals:
···(i) I will have a 38" waist on July 4, 2009
···(ii) I will lose all visible fat from my chest by July 4, 2009. I will lose my man-boobs!

4. Diet Goals:
···(i) I will refrain from eating all junkfood (sweets, sodas, etc.), simple carbs (no rice or bread), and alcoholic drinks until July 4, 2009. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS! NO CHEATING ON MY DIET.
···(ii) I will eat a maximum of 2500 kcals per day until July 4, 2009
···(iii) I will drink 1 gallon of water per day, everyday until July 4, 2009