HOW I SET GOAL WHEN DIETING
As with most things in life, setting goals is very important when dieting. When you look at things truthfully and objectively you should notice that most of the things you’ve accomplished in life have been accomplished because you not only had a goal but also had a clearly planned and well thought out process for achieving that goal. That being said, why is goal setting so important when it comes to dieting?
First of all, it is difficult to achieve a goal if you do not have a clearly defined goal. There are times in life when it is almost impossible to tell whether you are succeeding or failing because you aren’t certain exactly what the desired outcome should be. Identifying your dieting goals before you begin eliminates this particular possibility.
Second, having dieting goals gives you a measuring stick by which you can judge your process. This is important so that you know when your efforts are failing behind and when you’re moving along schedule or ahead of schedule. In other words, you will know when to celebrate and when to give yourself a swift kick to the rear.
Now that we know why we set weight loss goals, let’s discuss how we should go about setting those goals that are so important for dieting success. You want to set goals that are aggressive without being impossible to achieve. If you set goals that are beyond your reach you will find that frustration will be your dieting partner until you reach the point where you give up all together. In order to avoid this you should take great care to insure that your goals are possible for you to achieve.
When it comes to weight loss be specific when setting your goals. Rather than setting a total goal of 40 or 60 pounds start with a specific goal such as 10 pounds in one month. Then you can extend the goal to the next month until you’ve reached the overall goal of 40 or 60 pounds. It is much easier to lose 10 pounds four times than it is to lose 40 pounds at once. It’s a trick of the mind but it works. Ten pounds sounds simple and achievable. Forty pounds sounds like an insurmountable obstacle.
Another thing about goals is that you want to hold yourself accountable but you shouldn’t call the whole thing off if you only lose 9 pounds instead of 10. Instead, find out where you dropped the ball for the final pound and set your 10-pound goal for the next month.
You should also take great care that you are working with your personal goals and not the goals that someone else is pushing on you. The truth is that if it’s personal to you, it will be much more rewarding than if you are doing this for someone else. If your heart isn’t in it, there are very few goals that are going to motivate you properly.
Finally, you should establish small (non-food) rewards for accomplishing your dieting goals. Perhaps your reward will be a new accessory for your new (or new old) wardrobe or a pedicure for your new look. Make your reward something fun and frivolous and teach yourself that accomplishing your goals can be accomplished by something other than food. This is a key to dieting successfully. I have tried many diets and i find out the one thing that works for me and i will continue to strive for my goal! Its not an easy road if you would like to follow my journey you can visit my blog!
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Since its a long weekend I figure you guys might need some ideas for Grilling! Got two recipes for you a Desert and a main! Hope you try and enjoy it!!
"Grilled"
Apple Crisp
Yield: 8 Servings
21 oz pie filling,apple or cherry
1/3 c sugar,brown,packed
1/2 t cinnamon
1/4 t nutmeg
2 T lemon juice
1/2 pk cake mix,yellow (18.5 oz)
-approx.,2 cups
1/2 c butter (or margarine),cut
in
-this,Slices
1 whipped topping (or ice
-cream)
1. Spray 9-inch baking pan with PAM. Pour pie filling into 9-inch
baking pan.
Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon
juice. Sprinkle cake mix over pie filling
to cover. Dot with butter slices.
2. Preheat grill on medium for 10 minutes, then turn left side of
grill off and invert a baking pan on left
cooking grid. Place baking
pan on inverted pan. Close lid and bake
55-65 minutes, or until
browned and bubbly.
3. Let stand until warm. Serve topped with whipped topping or ice
cream.
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Here is the Main! Yummy :)
Sam
Anchovy-Grilled Salmon Steaks
Yield: 4 Servings
4 salmon steaks
1 parsley sprigs
Lemon wedges anchovy butter ====
6 anchovy fillets
2 T milk
6 T butter
1 dr tabasco sauce
1 pepper
steak to ensure an even heat. Place a small knob of Anchovy Butter
(divide a quarter of the mixture in four)
on each steak. Grill for 4
minutes.
Turn the steaks with a fish slice and place
another quarter of the
butter among the steaks. Grill on the second side 4 minutes. Reduce
the heat and allow to cook for a further 3
minutes, less if the
steaks are thin.
Serve with a neatly arranged pat of anchovy
butter on top of each
steak. Garnish with parsley sprigs and
lemon wedges.
Anchovy Butter: Soak all the anchovy
fillets in milk. Mash in a bowl
with a wooden spoon until creamy. Cream all
ingredients together and
chill.
Serves 4.
Gun-pao Chicken Ingredients :
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons light sesame oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons green onions, chopped with tops
... 2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4-1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to your own taste)
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger (can use fresh grated if preferred)
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts
4 cups cooked rice, hot
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons light sesame oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons green onions, chopped with tops
... 2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4-1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to your own taste)
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger (can use fresh grated if preferred)
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts
4 cups cooked rice, hot
Directions :
1. Combine chicken and cornstarch in small bowl.
2. Toss to coat.
3. Heat oil in large non-stick skillet or wok on medium heat.
4. Add chicken.
... 5. Stir fry 5- 7 minutes or until no longer pink in center.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Add onions, garlic, red pepper and ginger to skillet.
8. Stir fry 15 seconds.
9. Remove from heat.
10. Combine vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in small bowl.
11. Stir well.
12. Add to skillet.
13.Return chicken to skillet.
14. Stir until chicken is well coated.
15. Stir in nuts.
16. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally.
17. Serve over hot rice.
Thank you Sasi for this recipe ^^
1. Combine chicken and cornstarch in small bowl.
2. Toss to coat.
3. Heat oil in large non-stick skillet or wok on medium heat.
4. Add chicken.
... 5. Stir fry 5- 7 minutes or until no longer pink in center.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Add onions, garlic, red pepper and ginger to skillet.
8. Stir fry 15 seconds.
9. Remove from heat.
10. Combine vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in small bowl.
11. Stir well.
12. Add to skillet.
13.Return chicken to skillet.
14. Stir until chicken is well coated.
15. Stir in nuts.
16. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally.
17. Serve over hot rice.
Thank you Sasi for this recipe ^^
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