Creating SMART Goals

Goal planning helps you to achieve whatever you want in life, whether it is a fitness, financial or personal accomplishments, by having a plan and following through.

S – Specific. Define exactly what you want to accomplish. Walk 10,000 steps/day?
M – Measurable. Log your progress on the WalkingSpree website, both fitness and nutrition.
A – Adjustable. Be flexible and have a back up plan in case you’re not able to get out for your regular walk or you’re suddenly going out for lunch.
R – Realistic. Make sure the goal reflects what is attainable for you and not based on comparing yourself to others.
T – Time based. Set a deadline, but remember that long term changes are achieved when you take your time.

And remember, that there will always be days that you don’t meet your goals, but it’s like brushing your teeth. If you forgot one night before bed, you wouldn’t say “I give up. I’m never brushing my teeth again.” Fitness and health is the same way, get back up the next day and start all over again.

Daylight Savings Time & Your Pedometer – Spring ahead, Step ahead

Don’t forget to change the time ahead an hour in your pedometer tonight.

If you are using the Omron USB Pedometer (HJ-720IT) to change the time, press SET and hold it down until the hour starts to flash.

Then using the MEMO button scroll through the time until the time is correct.

Please double check that you have the correct AM and PM or your pedometer will reset at noon instead of midnight.

Then use the SET button to scroll through the minutes, weight and stride length until it is back to steps.

Happy Stepping!

WalkingSpree Team