Comments on: Do You Have Measurable Objectives?

By: HONI

HONI — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:06:45 +0000

Well, I kept thinking my focus should be 132 pounds but after reading your post I started thinking about the 10% .. for me .. it would be 179.1 and if I see it as you wrote it.. that should be my focus for now.. just 10& of my current weight.. I can do that..
thanks for the timely post..

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:43:29 +0000

1. First 5lbs

2. 5% of body weight

3. 10% of body weight

By: Christie

Christie — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:41:36 +0000

I work in an area where part of my job is to coach people to move performance. We also work off the SMART mentality (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely) but I have never really put this into practice with my life. I need to make myself a coaching plan!

By: Brandi

Brandi — Tue, 26 May 2009 19:47:27 +0000

Logically, my goals on paper and the goals I talk about are measurable I suppose. There is a number I want to reach (125) and a pair of size 5/6 jeans I want to be able to wear comfortably. HOWEVER, in my head there are some UNwritten probably not so logical, and quite unrealistic goals.

Like…being skinny. Like being TINY (i don’t know why I always liked being called tiny…).

And there are the numbers (behind the numbers) that I secretly hope for when I’m being honest with myself. I say 125…inside I would be ecstatic for 115. But I know in my heart if I go below 120 I’m not sure I’ll know how to stop again.

I say 5/6…i would absolutely LOVE a 3/4. And yet again…there is that cycle.

For me having a measurable goal is so very important from both ends. It gives me something to reach for, while at the same time knowing when to stop and giving myself boundaries. I remember before (during my dark time of no eating) that when I reached 120, in the mirror I couldn’t tell because in my head I just wanted skinny or thin. It made it impossible for me to discern that I was already there cause there was no tangible goal. So i just kept going and looking for what in my head qualified as skinny. 25 pounds later…it still took someone else pointing out that…Ummm Brandi…you weigh 95 pounds…you’re already there…and gone…

Measurable, realistic goals are SO VERY IMPORTANT for progress and for reality checks!!

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 26 May 2009 19:11:51 +0000

Great idea! If you don’t know what success is, how do you know if you’ve achieved it?

By: Beth M.

Beth M. — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:58:05 +0000

Roni, I reached lifetime in January and ever since have had trouble (I lost easily to get to goal)….my weight teeters up and down and lately it’s done nothing but go up. After reading this post this morning you inspired me! I typed out a “plan” with specific goals and a plan of action…..they are measurable goals with specific, measurable plans to meet these goals. Now I just have to stick to it!

Hope to run into you this weekend at the race in Annapolis!

By: Jo

Jo — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:07:00 +0000

Great post, we have SMART objectived drummed into us at work (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time) but I have never really used this towards a weight loss or fitness goal. Something to think about :)

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:55:47 +0000

I read your blog all the time and am completely inspired by it. I never leave comments (sorry) but this one I had to. I am an engineer and work in an environment that keeps “metrics” on everything we do. It’s how we show progress and how we know we are going in the right direction. The saying we use is “That which gets measured is that which gets done”. It’s unbelieveable what progress can be made when you decide you will start measuring it every day.

I think that was one of the things that made WW work for me, it was measurable and a metric that I could take every day (points). I could make adjustments instead of going on “gut feel” (ha, meaning that only when my gut felt full!).

Thanks for the post and for being a great inspiration.

By: Allison

Allison — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:38:54 +0000

Wow…. what a great way to look at it!! I’m a software tester. When we test software the first thing we ask is “what should this program do or produce when it completes its function.” I wonder why I never looked as weight like that!! Thanks for helping me look at things in a new way!

By: lunzy

lunzy — Tue, 26 May 2009 13:36:41 +0000

as usual, great question! I still “want to be thin” but “thin” to me is measurable I guess. I want a size 8 again. I was there, felt great and want it back. Actual I was a 4-6, but after 2 kiddos I’ll shoot for 8. I also want to workout at least 3 times a week on a regular basis.

I also have my wii fit goals. 17 more lbs and 22 BMI.

~Lisa