HEALTH + WELLNESS
Flo-Town Fitness
Ownership, Values & Planning story by Brock McAllister, Flo-Town Fitness
Over 90% of people who set New Year's resolutions never see it become reality! Why do you think that is? I can promise you it is not because they didn’t set a good goal. We are great at coming up with goals that sound good on paper or your social media posts, but we are not great at following through. The reasons for this are endless, but for me, it comes down to three principles; Ownership, Core Values, and Planning. These three principles, when aligned, allow people to accomplish some pretty amazing things. Starting with the most important principle, Ownership, you must understand that YOU and you alone are the person that is responsible for whether you will succeed or fail. That does not mean that you have to go at it alone, you're going to need help along the way, but it does mean that you must take full ownership of your actions and your mindset when it comes to the journey. Owning the process will eliminate 90% of the reasons people stop pursuing their goals. Next up will be the Core Values, which are the few things that drive YOU. When you allow yourself to make goals that align with what you find important in life, you will find the motivation that is not dependent on Instagram, Facebook, or a playlist, it comes from within you and that can never be taken away. Finally answering the question, “How the heck am I going to make this happen?” When planning, it is important to understand that the plan is not a make or break, it's only a guideline to make sure we are on the right track. Just because you took one step off the trail does not mean that you are lost, it just means you need to stop, find the trail, and move back in that direction. A good plan will have assessments, timetables, benchmarks, and accountability. It's important to first know where you are now, how far it is to your destination, and what you will pass before you get there. Sounds like a lot, doesn’t it? Well, let's go through setting a goal together.
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GOAL: Lose 100 pounds by 2023 When it comes to ownership, I am responsible for making lifestyle changes in order to lose 100 pounds and no one else will be at fault if I am ever to not meet my goal. I know that I am going to need help with changing what I eat and with getting started at the gym. Family and work are two things I consider my core values, so losing this weight is important to me because I want to be there for my family, which requires me to be able to play with my kids. Also, I have people at work that rely on me to be able to handle physical and mental stress and by getting down to 300 pounds, I believe it will help me be better in both aspects of my life. Now how will I make this happen! My plan is to change what I eat and start going to the gym. I have asked one of the trainers to teach me how to eat healthier and I will be going to the gym at 6:00 AM Monday through Thursday every week. My benchmark goals are to lose twenty five pounds every three months and I will be weighing in every Thursday morning before class. If I do not meet my goal of 100 pounds by 2023, I will continue with the goals of twenty five pounds per quarter until I reach 300 pounds!
As you can see, this is a pretty solid game plan for meeting your goals, so all that is left is for you to set your sights on what you would like 2022 to be the year for and follow the three principles of OWNERSHIP, CORE VALUES, and PLANNING.
