S.M.A.R.T - keep this in mind when setting goals

I just love registered dietitian, Karen Kuzma. Not only is she chock full of awesome information, but she is always so willing to share it. In fact, did you realize that dietitian is spelled - TIAN instead of -CIAN? I would have never known if Karen did not correct me! Every time we get done with our conversations (which usually last quite a while - we always have so much to talk about!) I walk away with so much more knowledge. So thank  you Karen, for being such a teacher! I love it. :)

So, when Karen found out my goal was to drink more water she challenged me. She challenged me to get more specific. She wanted to know HOW MUCH more water I was going to drink. (S - specific) She wanted to know HOW I am going to KNOW I am drinking more water. (M-measureable) She wanted to make sure it was a realistic goal. (A-achievable, R-realistic) Then she wanted to know the specific time frame of my goal. (T - time based)

So, I am going to drink 8oz of water (S, M) before each meal (A, R, T) every day for the next week (T, A, R).

Thanks Karen!

**Keep S.M.A.R.T. in mind when setting your own goals. I may just ask you to get real specific!