One of the things I learned while studying Instructional Design was how to write clear learning objectives. It’s the first step in lesson planning and some would say the most important. Good instructional objectives describe a measurable outcome that can be observed and preformed by the student. In a nutshell the objective should answer [...]

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This question of the week may seem odd. I’m normally all about goals and goal setting. I think it’s really a great way to build confidence. With every goal I checked off my list the more and more confident I became. However, if we aren’t careful the goals we set may actually get us in [...]

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There’s been something on my mind since this weekend. During my run I had so many thoughts swimming through my head about my weight loss history and new found lust for fitness. I spent a lot of time contemplating why it was so hard for me to overcome and why it’s getting easier and easier [...]

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Not goal weight.. I already asked that. :~)
This week’s question is totally inspired by my trainer. After a fabulous workout this morning we had a little chat about my running, my physique and my goals. For so long my goal was to lose weight.

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This weekend’s quote comes via Julie’s inspiration. She sent me a link to GreatDay.com and as glanced through the archives this ones stood out like a sore thumb. It makes a perfect weekend quote no matter if your goals are weight related or otherwise.

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I’ve been avoiding the New Years Resolution hoopla. Have you noticed? It’s not that I think there is anything wrong with resolutions. I just think we (and this is going to be a gross generalization) make them too frivolously. Every year I, for as long as I can remember, was "going to lose the [...]

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Ok, this is a TOTAL brag post. Even though I’m running out of time to pack for Chicago I HAD to take 10 minute to tell you all that I DID IT! I reached a goal! I DID A PULL UP!! I can NOT believe it! What you say? You cant either? Well… I [...]

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This weeks question comes from Jared. He asks…

Did you use prizes or incentives to lose weight–such as, if I stay on points this week I will get myself a ____________. Or if I lose a pound, I’ll get myself a ________?

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This question of the week is inspired by a goal I set for myself this year to climb the difficult steep inclined rock wall at the gym. I’ve made a date with that wall every tuesday and week after week I’m getting closer and closer to reaching that goal.
Yesterday I psyched myself up. [...]

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