When we begin a journey of trying to better something in our lives, it is important to set goals to aid us in reaching the end objective. For me, breaking up the overall task into smaller sections (or sizes in this case) is the easiest way to accomplish this. Find your ‘goal jeans’ for encouragement. Search for something that makes you happy and brings you joy. Something to keep you going.
Setting Goals to Help You Get What You Want
I remember long ago, 24 years ago to be exact, I was on a weight loss journey. Life with 3 littles running around and a house to maintain had caught up with me. I wasn’t in control of anything, especially my weight. I joined Weight Watchers and used this goal setting strategy to help me get to my ideal weight.
If I could get to 145 pounds I would pierce my ears. That was my goal. Keeping my ears pierced for some reason never worked out for me. I remember that I couldn’t wait to turn 8. At 8 my mom “deemed” me old enough to take care of my ears myself. Even now my ear holes are closed. Weird, right?! Anyway, I reached that goal. And as a 29 year old woman, I went to the mall – and got my ears pierced for the second time.
Goals Help You to Take Control
With all of life’s ups and downs I gained the weight back and more. My ears closed. It was time to make life changes. It was time to take control of my life. Not with just a diet that I would inevitably stop doing over time. I needed something sustainable and long term. A way of eating that I could follow for the rest of my days. It was time to make new goals and work as hard as I could to reach them. It was time to find my ‘goal jeans’ for encouragement. That time began in April 2018.
I needed to find something to help me stay strong and want to do my best. I wanted to find a want and need that was worth working for. The idea of buying a smaller pair of jeans as my goal was born. I could NOT allow myself to go one size bigger. When I started my Keto journey, I bought a smaller sized jean to work towards getting into. My size 18’s were getting too tight but they would have to do for now. Up was not what I wanted. Down was!
My ‘Goal Jeans’
Now, here is another thing about me that you will find out while reading my blog: I am EXTREMELY frugal. 2nd hand stores to the rescue. There was no way that I would spend money on new jeans. Especially if, in my mind, they were not the end all – be all. No way would I put out money for jeans that I was hoping to only wear for a few months. To the 2nd hand store I went and found the perfect pair of jeans. My ‘Goal Jeans’!
And so it began. Each time I reached my goal jean size, I celebrate by heading back to the 2nd hand store to get a smaller sized pair of ‘Goal Jeans’.
Last night I bought my newest pair of ‘Goal Jeans’. I can hardly believe it…they are size 8!! I am hoping to get into them by my 1 year Ketoversary.
Find Your ‘Goal Jeans’ for Encouragement and Reward Yourself
We may all have different things that we are trying to achieve. It may be losing weight, to stop smoking, or to get healthy. No matter what your goal is, I think that breaking it up into smaller attainable pieces is key. Rewarding yourself along the way helps you get there. Find your ‘goal jeans’ for encouragement.
I don’t know if I will ever get my ears pierced again, but I do know that I feel amazing. I love putting on my smaller jeans and working to fit into them just right. Wish me luck! ~ Susie Pea
If you want to find out all about my Keto journey and how I lost 60 pounds in less than 9 months go here. Here are more great ideas to help you reach your goals at 8 Simple Goal-Setting Tips from @seekingserotonin.com. Find My Favorite Second Hand Stores in St. Louis here. Go here for more Amazing Thrift Store Finds.
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