Kortney Nedeau set a SMART goal to lose 10 or more pounds before Christmas break. The goal was specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound. She planned to lose weight through a diet that cut out soda and included more water, lean meats and veggies. She also planned to exercise at the gym 3-4 times a week and take the stairs. As of writing, Kortney had lost 10 pounds and met her initial goal, hoping to lose another 5-10 pounds total.

1. WellChoices SMART Goal 2009 By: KortneyNedeau Lose 10 or More Pounds Before Christmas Break Lose Before Break

2. SMART SPECIFIC MEASURABLE ACHIEVABLE REALISTIC TIME

3. Specific SMART Goal Specific-Lose 10 Pounds before Christmas Break Measurable-To feel healthy and look how I would like to look Achievable-Between softball, workouts, and my new housing environment I will be able to set goals and meet them Realistic-Eliminate soda, remain on weight watchers, portion meals and work hard in the gym Time-Before Christmas, Gym 3 to 4 times a week

4. Why Weight Loss? -Personal Health Enhancement -Lower Risk of Health Problems -Mental Stability -Could Benefit From Initial Weight Loss HOW CAN I MEET MY GOAL?

5. Diet Aspect -More Water -Cut Out Soda -More Lean Meats -More Veggies/Salad

6. Exercise Aspect -Gym 3/4 Times a Week -Walk Rather Than Drive -Stairs Over Elevator NOT

7. Log Book PROJECTED WEIGHT LOSS 0 * 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 -2 * -4 * -6 * -8 * -10 * -12 * Weeks Amount of weight loss in lbs.

8. Softball WorkoutUpper Body

9. Softball WorkoutLower Body

10. Softball WorkoutCardio

11. How Will I Get There? Knowledge Experience Motivation Pride Values Drive

12. Support from teammates.. Activities with friends..

13. Working out regularly.. Hiking and building endurance..

14. Emptying my cup every morning..giving me and open mind and positive thoughts for all and every task.. And giving myself the drive and will To push forward and achieve my goals..

15. Did I Get There? Overall I would say that I am very happy with my goal SO FAR, as of right now I have lost 10 pounds which was my goal before Christmas. I hope to continue and lose another 5-10 pounds!

16. “Don’t let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game..if you put your mind to it, you can reach any goal that you wish.” SMART