Goals
It's been an extremely long time since I set this blog up, so it's time to knock off the dust and get typing.
I suppose the first thing to do is to set up some goals - things I want to accomplish over the next year.
Goal 1: Improve physical conditioning to reach a weight of 160 lbs with 10-14 percent body fat. I will use P90X to accomplish this goal. P90X is an intense 90-day workout program that can be done with minimal equipment for a little over an hour each day. The program is based on good old-fashioned hard work: eating clean and exercising with intensity. With a current weight of 218 lbs and around 34% body fat, I will attempt to lose at least 58 lbs of body fat. Actual body fat may be greater since I also intend to build muscle during the same period of time. I will workout in the morning for 6 days a week. With maximum fat loss of 3-4 lbs per week and the average rate of 1-2 lbs per week, this goal is reasonable.
Goal 2: Write my first novel. I've been throwing this around for at least ten years now with several story ideas, research, initial outlines, etc. I need to take my best idea and go with it. As a goal, I will write during lunch hour every day at a minimum. Even at a page or two per day, this is sufficient time to write a complete novel. Now getting published is another story.
Goal 3: Develop the Cook Book. This goal relates to the two previous goals. The idea here is to develop a resouce for a healthy lifestyle while working on writing skills. I can't get into the details here since this is public domain, but it will be really, really cool once it's finished. I'll work this on my free time. A lot will be based on notes I take and a lot of experimentation.
Goal 4: Spend quality time with the family. My daughters are at the age where my involvement makes the most amount of difference. Now is the time to step it up and give them what they need to make the most out of their lives.
Goal 5: Help other people. A lot of folks don't have a lot going for them or they just need a push in the right direction. Of all of the goals this may either be the hardest or easiest to accomplish.
Next year is my 40th birthday, so I'd like to have a sense that I've accomplished something during my first 40 years. It seems like I've been doing a lot of planning and preparation for things to happen latter on in life. I suppose now is the time to kick it into gear and finish something.
I suppose the first thing to do is to set up some goals - things I want to accomplish over the next year.
Goal 1: Improve physical conditioning to reach a weight of 160 lbs with 10-14 percent body fat. I will use P90X to accomplish this goal. P90X is an intense 90-day workout program that can be done with minimal equipment for a little over an hour each day. The program is based on good old-fashioned hard work: eating clean and exercising with intensity. With a current weight of 218 lbs and around 34% body fat, I will attempt to lose at least 58 lbs of body fat. Actual body fat may be greater since I also intend to build muscle during the same period of time. I will workout in the morning for 6 days a week. With maximum fat loss of 3-4 lbs per week and the average rate of 1-2 lbs per week, this goal is reasonable.
Goal 2: Write my first novel. I've been throwing this around for at least ten years now with several story ideas, research, initial outlines, etc. I need to take my best idea and go with it. As a goal, I will write during lunch hour every day at a minimum. Even at a page or two per day, this is sufficient time to write a complete novel. Now getting published is another story.
Goal 3: Develop the Cook Book. This goal relates to the two previous goals. The idea here is to develop a resouce for a healthy lifestyle while working on writing skills. I can't get into the details here since this is public domain, but it will be really, really cool once it's finished. I'll work this on my free time. A lot will be based on notes I take and a lot of experimentation.
Goal 4: Spend quality time with the family. My daughters are at the age where my involvement makes the most amount of difference. Now is the time to step it up and give them what they need to make the most out of their lives.
Goal 5: Help other people. A lot of folks don't have a lot going for them or they just need a push in the right direction. Of all of the goals this may either be the hardest or easiest to accomplish.
Next year is my 40th birthday, so I'd like to have a sense that I've accomplished something during my first 40 years. It seems like I've been doing a lot of planning and preparation for things to happen latter on in life. I suppose now is the time to kick it into gear and finish something.
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