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That is fantastic that you are setting activity goals. I found goals to be one of the keys in successfully losing weight, developing clarity around your future. Setting goals that compell you to get better at different activitys will force your body to adapt, change and improve to meet those goals. One problem I found was that there is very little guidance given to goal setting for weight loss. I developed my own success planner which helps you plan out your goals and track your results. If anyone wants one. Rod Moore www.fatlossresults.com

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That is fantastic that you are setting activity goals. I found goals to be one of the keys in successfully losing weight, developing clarity around your future. Setting goals that compell you to get better at different activitys will force your body to adapt, change and improve to meet those goals. One problem I found was that there is very little guidance given to goal setting for weight loss. I developed my own success planner which helps you plan out your goals and track your results. If anyone wants one. Rod Moore www.fatlossresults.com

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I’ve been setting all my goals based on body/physical change.  I’ve decided to make a fitness type goal that is based on actual ability, rather than pounds or inches.  My first goal is a 10 minute mile.  Now, I know many of you may laugh at this, I’m sure there are lots of people who can do it in much less than 10 minutes.  But for me, this is a good goal because I have always hated to jog and don’t really have the stamina for it.  My feeling is that if I am truly in good shape, eventually my body will reflect that! Determined (to make this 10 minute mile)

A ten-minute mile isn’t a bad time at all for an amateur runner.  In my high-school cross-country running days, it was the standard training time. If you can run a ten-minute mile consistently, three or four times a week, you’ll be in great cardiovascular shape. T (not a sprinter, either)

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 Having fitness goals are great. It give you a feeling of real accomplishment. Let us know how you are doing. Roxan

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I’ve been setting all my goals based on body/physical change.  I’ve decided to make a fitness type goal that is based on actual ability, rather than pounds or inches.  My first goal is a 10 minute mile.  Now, I know many of you may laugh at this, I’m sure there are lots of people who can do it in much less than 10 minutes.  But for me, this is a good goal because I have always hated to jog and don’t really have the stamina for it.  My feeling is that if I am truly in good shape, eventually my body will reflect that! Determined (to make this 10 minute mile)

Here’s to Goals and Challenges <holds up water bottle in a toast I’ve tried jogging …  And I’ve given up.      Last year I spent a 6 month period trying to condition myself to jog.   I can’t jog for more than 1/4 mile without a major stitch in my side and so out of breath I can’t handle it (heart rate goes too high) and it all goes downhill from there. Funny – I can walk at a fast pace with no problems – but running/jogging forget it.   Its the "bouncing" motion that does it for me.   Even an extremely slow jog at the same pace as my walk – still throws me for a loop. But you’ve got a great mindset there.   Get healthy and active and the body will follow.

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Your goal is great!!  We all have to start somewhere and I see absolutely nothing wrong with a ten minutes mile.  Go get it!! Beverly

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 I’ve decided to make a fitness type goal that is based on actual ability, rather than pounds or inches.

that is a GREAT idea!  My first goal is a 10 minute mile.  Now, I know many of you may laugh at this, I’m sure there are lots of people who can do it in much less than 10 minutes.

4mph. you go girl!

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I’ve been setting all my goals based on body/physical change.  I’ve decided to make a fitness type goal that is based on actual ability, rather than pounds or inches.  My first goal is a 10 minute mile.  Now, I know many of you may laugh at this, I’m sure there are lots of people who can do it in much less than 10 minutes.  But for me, this is a good goal because I have always hated to jog and don’t really have the stamina for it.  My feeling is that if I am truly in good shape, eventually my body will reflect that! Determined (to make this 10 minute mile)

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