SETTING GOALS FOR YOUR NEW LIFESTYLE
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Regardless of your goal, take the time to capture it on
paper. People who write down their goals are more
likely to achieve what they want.
When defining your goals, follow the road map of
SMART goals:
A Note About Strength Training for
Women
When making weight-loss goals, remember to
include strength training in your schedule two to
three times per week. Many women shy away
from strength training because they don’t want
to “bulk” up. However, for most women, this
isn’t an issue.
The benefits of weight training are hard to
ignore: Stronger muscles burn more calories than
weaker ones. Therefore, people who do strength
training can eat more without gaining weight.
With the right strength training program, you’ll
build muscle strength and endurance. Your mus-
cles will be more defined (thus less flabby!), and
you will not get tired as quickly when exercising.
Increasing muscle mass also increases bone min-
eral density, which is important in preventing
osteoporosis.
