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Understanding what SMART goals are
ОглавлениеA SMART goal is created with the following in mind:
Specific: Say exactly what you want to achieve such as “I’ll confine my eating window to a specified eight-hour window, every day for the next seven days,” instead of “I want to follow the 16:8 intermittent fasting plan.”
Measurable: You need to be able to verify that you attained your goal. For example, “I’ll mark off on my intermittent fasting schedule that I ate during my set fasting window every day,” instead of “I’ll choose what time I want to eat, each day as it comes.”
Actionable: Meaning your goal is action oriented. “I’ll eat between the hours of 12 p.m. and 8 p.m., every day and only drink calorie-free beverages during my fasting hours.” Eating and drinking are action verbs.
Realistic: Your goal should be something you believe you can achieve, not something too difficult. If you know with 100 percent certainty that you can easily avoid eating or drinking calorie-containing foods from the time you wake up until 1 p.m. and continue fasting from 8 p.m. until noon the next day, then this goal is realistic for you.
Time-bound: Setting a deadline for your goal is important, so you have an end in sight. One week is a doable time frame for most people. If you plan to follow the 16:8 intermittent fast, map out a one-week schedule in advance — it’s motivating because it gives you a set, doable, time frame.