Say YES! — 1.2.2009
Every year at this time people write resolutions for the new year.
But as most of you know, those resolutions die by mid-February, or even mid-January in some cases.
Instead of a list of resolutions, how about a list of goals and objectives for the new year?
Here are the keys to making those goals and objectives a reality.
1. Doable. First of all, make sure those goals and objectives are doable and reasonable. For example, “I will read a book a month” is possible and reasonable. “I will read a book a week,” while technically possible, is probably not reasonable.
2. Measurable. Make your goals and objectives measurable. “I will attend Boot Camp at least three times a week” is measurable. “I will be nicer to my co-workers,” while a great thing that you ought to do, is not very measurable.
3. Dated. Assign a deadline. In most cases, assigning a due date or deadline will ensure that you achieve your goal.
4. Accountable. Enlist an accountability team. Share your goals with a few people who will hold your feet to the fire. Make sure they’re the kind of people who will give you grief.
5. Rewarded. When you achieve your goal, reward yourself! Of course some achieved goals are rewards in and of themselves, you know, “virtue is its own reward.” But treating yourself and rewarding yourself when you achieve something good is a strong motivator!
Aren’t there things that you’ve always wanted to do, but haven’t? Why don’t you just say “YES!” (Like Jim Carey in “The Yes Man!”) Pick some things that you’ve always said that you were going to do, but haven’t.
Think about them. Write them down. And let’s do them! I personally have to try to keep up with my kids this year. My two oldest will graduate from college in the spring. Then the Marine Corps will promote my oldest son. And then my daughter will get married! And all of that will happen in the first six months of this year!
Let’s make 2009 a year of expanded possibilities and personal achievement!
Good luck everyone and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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ACTIVATED!
At last, we’ll be on ACTIVE DUTY Monday, 5 January 2009!
USMC Fitness BOOT CAMP begins our 2009 mission: Operation Get Fit!
Three classes at Christ Methodist on Monday: 0530, 0830, and 1745 (5:45 PM)
One class at Evergreen Presbyterian on Monday: 0530
HOLIDAY CHALLENGERS WILL WEIGH IN ON MONDAY!!
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Here are the FIVE BENEFITS OF COLD WEATHER WORKOUTS
1. Strengthens the immune system.
2. Naturally increases the body’s production of serotonin, a natural calming chemical in your body.
3. Increased calorie burn!
4. Runny noses keep the cooties from taking up residence and making you sick.
5. Bragging rights! You get to tell your sissy “indoor” friends how tough YOU are!
Dress for colder temperatures by layering. Pay attention to the wind and note the wind chill.
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NOTE THE CHANGE IN USMC FITNESS BOOT CAMP CLASSES
At Christ Methodist
0530 Monday through Friday
0645 is on hiatus until the Spring
0830 M-W-F
5:45 PM: M-Tu-W-Th, (5:30 PM on Friday). M-W-F are weight days, Tu/Thu are cardio days.
At Evergreen Presbyterian
0530 Monday through Friday
COLLIERVILLE BATTALION
Sergeant Les Bonnett and the Collierville Battalion have moved from Faith Lutheran Church to Forest Hill Community Church just north of Collierville on Houston Levy Road. It’s the big white church in the curve on your right just after you cross over Wolf River via the new bridge.
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NASHVILLE HALF MARATHON TRAINING!
1/2 Marathon (13.1 miles) Training for the Country Music Half Marathon in Nashville on April 25, 2009 will begin on Saturday, January 24, 2009. More details to follow!
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I’ll make you mine! Then join the USMC Fitness BOOT CAMP Group!
While you’re on Facebook, you might see an ad for USMC Fitness BOOT CAMP pop up. Do not click on it! Facebook charges me for every time someone clicks on it.
To your continued good health and fitness!
Tony
Sergeant Major Tony Ludlow
USMC Fitness BOOT CAMP, Commanding
4888 Southern Ave.
Memphis, TN 38117
901-644-0145
www.usmcfitnessbootcamp.com
www.shaklee.net/tonyludlow/main
