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Happy Friday!!
Today marks the 4th day of the beginning of my journey to lose my freshman 15 with Her Campus and SELF magazine. Â Let me start out with saying how thankful I am for the overwhelming amount of support from my family, friends, and classmates. Â I am truly blessed to have you all in my life, so thank you!
Getting down to business, this week was a tad crazy with starting a new term and work schedule. I flew in from Miami late Monday night, giving me a total of zero time to get groceries before a full day of class and work. When I did find time I went to Trader Joe’s. Let me take this sentence to say I LOVE TRADER JOE’S. They have so many healthy organic options for an affordable price, so if you have one near you, definitely check it out!Â
One thing I noticed this week was that I was much more successful when I would plan out my meals for the entire day in the morning – I had a goal in mind and wanted to finish it. DUH. I don’t know how many times I have told others to make goals to accomplish something, and here I am not. So today, let’s make some goals. (You did sign up to do this with me..ya?).  If not, do so now, here:   http://www.self.com/drop10?mbid=synd_hercampus
Here are my goals for the next 8 weeks. My overall goal is obviously is to get healthier and lose 15lbs. -but here is the HOW:
Daily goal: Plan meals for the entire day each morning while enjoying my morning coffee.
Week 1 Goal (today through April 12th):  Workout for at least 30 minutes each day – plan this TODAY for the entire next week.
By end of program: Lose 15lbs. However, please know that I am NOT focused on a number – but more how I feel!! A healthy life is not defined by any certain weight, so I want to feel healthy and great. Muscle also weighs more than fat, so let me be more specific on this goal. I want to fit into my size 4 pants. *ignores all doubts in my head* WE CAN DO THIS.
What are your goals? Make them SMART: Specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely. Share your goals with me, please! Studies show that if you state your goals to others (ahem, hello9) then you will be more successful. Do it.
Have a great weekend! I am off to a meditation class – noting that I am ms. antsy pantsy, this should be interesting. Â Wish me luck.
Xo,
Hayley