Marni R Balint's goal was to become more physically fit by losing excess fat through exercise and healthier eating habits. Specifically, she aimed to run 2 miles continuously within 7 weeks. Her plan was to run farther each time and take shorter breaks, measuring her progress. This goal was attainable by waking up earlier to run and stretch daily. It was realistic to slowly increase her pace and ability over time. She tracked her improvement in distance and speed over 6 weeks, coming close to her 2 mile goal. While her busy schedule interfered sometimes, she enjoyed the challenge and seeing what training methods worked best.

1. Final presentation: Marni R Balint

2.  Specific: My specific goal is to be more physically fit, and to lose excess fat, in a
healthy manner. By exercising and creating healthier eating habits. I would like to
be able to run 2 miles without stopping by the end of the 7 weeks.
 Measurable: Try and run a little farther each time, and taking shorter breaks of
walking in between; also measuring the progress on flexibility and strength with
stretching. So this means waking up a half an hour to 45 minutes earlier to do a
morning run and stretch. Also to start the day by eating healthier to set the pace for
the rest of the day.
 Attainable: This attainable by just setting my alarm earlier and getting the
motivation by making the decision the night before to eat healthier and to go
running. Also, if need be going to bed a half and hour earlier to be able to get up in
the morning.
 Realistic: This goal is realistic because I’m starting out fairly simple and then
increasing my rates and ability by slowly increasing into a steady healthy pace of
exercising and eating.
 Timely: I want to be able to run two miles by the end of the seven weeks, so it
means measuring out how far I need to run each time to be able to attain this. I feel
like it highly possible. And plus winter is coming fast so I won’t be able to run
outside much longer.

3. The reasons I chose this goal:
- To try and create healthier habits
- To be happier with myself
- To use trial and error without giving up
- To become less addicted to food
- To be more physical active

4. The main factors for success for me:
- I have learned that the more friends and family I
have supporting me on this the better I will do!

5.  30-Sep : 2.19 miles/ 33 minutes /5.6 mph
 3-Oct: 2.34 miles/ 31 minutes/ 5.75 mph
 10-Oct: 2.39 miles/ 30 minutes/ 5.8 mpg
 13-Oct : 2.5 miles /30 minutes /5.93 mph
 18-Oct : 2.5 miles /28 minutes /6 mph
 21-Oct : 2. 79 miles /27 minutes /6.05mph

6. There were several things I noticed when doing
this project:
- There were a couple of weeks it was near
impossible for me to do anything extra except
homework and sleep (I’m was in a couple of
shows and had several large projects)
- I peaked for about a week and a half – neither
improving my running skill or got worse
- I enjoyed being able to tell people what I was
doing

7. I was impressed that I improved – because it has
taken me a while to get to this stage.
It was harder for me because of my schedule and
many other conflicts that came up.
I enjoyed trying to see what worked and didn’t.
I plan to continue to see what else I can gather from
my trial and error on this project.
I felt I could have done better at accomplishing my
goal, but I like that this project was not due at the
end of the semester – because now I can assess
where I am and continue on from there. It was at a
good point for me to self evaluate myself and I plan
to make several improvements! I am very excited
to do so!