Ready, Set … Goal! is a post from: Everyday EMS Tips This is a guest post by Diane Raymond. If you want to guest post on this blog, check out the guidelines here . Have you ever set out to accomplish something, such as saving money for a new car, to visit Europe, upgrade your certification, or train for marathon, only to find yourself procrastinating, or giving up after only a few consistent attempts? If so, rest assured, you are not alone. Achieving goals takes more than a verbal announcement, “Hey, I’m going to run a marathon this year!” Fitness goals take tenacity, focus, commitment…and a plan. Ready to get started? 1. Start where you are. Begin by analyzing your current fitness program (if you have one, and if you don’t, then starting one is a great place to begin.) Do you already exercise most days of the week? How many minutes per session do you exercise, or how many minutes per week? If you’re just getting started with an exercise regimen, and you haven’t exercised regularly for a long time, your first stop is your doctor’s office. Get his/her nod before starting anything. 2. Think about where you want to be in December of 2010. Twelve months is a good amount of time to accomplish a goal – plenty of wiggle room if you mess up or get off track. Do you want to lose weight? If so, how much? Do you want to train for a 10K or half-marathon? Get stronger? Faster

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