I know that most people think about setting new goals in January as a way to jumpstart the new year. But for me, I often feel like my New Year’s Resolutions are forced and superficial. I’ve noticed that I naturally start to think about and set new goals for myself in the fall. I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s because the fall signals the beginning of the new school year?
In either case, I’ve been feeling stuck in a rut lately. I finished JCORE and I graduated from physical therapy at the end of the summer. Since then, I haven’t been quite sure what to do with myself. I’ve been working out but without much of a plan or purpose. If you haven’t figured out already, I’m the kind of person who likes to have a plan. I feel better that way.
I know that I need to continue to be smart about my rehab, that I need to continue to build strength in my legs to support my knee. But I’m starting to get really impatient. I just want to jump back in and DO things. How long will it really take me to get to a point where I don’t think about my knee with every twist, sudden stop or change of direction?
I realized that one of the things that I need to work on is being consistent with my health and fitness habits. I do well for a stretch and then fall off the wagon. I remember to do my physical therapy exercise but then I get busy and forget.
That’s why I am really excited to start Best Body Bootcamp (BBB). It’s an affordable 8-week, online bootcamp run by Tina Reale. This is the 3rd round of bootcamp. It starts this week and will run through December 16th. The focus of BBB is to create consistent healthy habits.
I received my first set of emails at the end of last week and I am beyond excited. You can tell that Tina has put a lot of attention and care into the way that she’s crafted BBB. She provides a plan for each week, including specific workouts, links to video demonstrations for each exercise and modifications to increase or decrease the intensity of each move. However, the plan also allows for a good amount of flexibility so that you can make it fit your life, lifestyle and fitness level. BBB also includes a number of incentives to motivate and encourage you along the way.
I am going to use BBB as an opportunity to return to a more consistent workout schedule and to focus on improving my diet. I started cleaning up my diet over the summer but I want to continue to build on that progress.
When do you find yourself setting goals? Do you do it once a year or multiple times during the year?
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I really need to set some goals for myself. I’ve been pretty unmotivated lately. But boot camp sounds hard!
Debbie @ Live from La Quinta recently posted..The Mt. SAC Experience: Cross Country Heaven
I’m actually the same way.. I naturally start to set goals for myself and ‘new beginnings’ in the fall. The beginning of change. The start of nature’s re-birth… I think it really is exactly that!!
Also, SOMEHOW i always miss when Tina is starting her bootcamps. I seriously don’t know what it is but EVERY SINGLE TIME I find out a hair too late. I need to put that girl on an email reminder or something so I can join the fun next time!
Charlotte recently posted..Austin Marathon Training Week 2
Yay!!!! I’m going to be doing it too! I’m so excited =) Have you set your two individual goals yet?
Divya @ Eat.Teach.Blog. recently posted..Snacks and Bootcamps
I’m loving bootcamp so far. How’s it going for you? My two goals are to get to bed before midnight and to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Seems crazy that something so simple could be so difficult for me to do every day! How about you? Did you set your goals?
I constantly have to set goals for myself or I meander in my fitness routine. So many people have raved about Tina’s BBB. Have fun!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted..The Running Facts of Life
DAILY.
I cant wait to read about your bootcampadventures.
Ive never tried one…yet
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Our school year starts in Feb cause we are opposite seasons so the start of the year I feel like making fresh goals. But I definitely make new ones round sept/oct to prepare for summer. If our school year started in September then that would definitely be my resolution time. Can’t shake that schedule!
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I am constantly setting goals! I don’t think I’ve ever done an official new years resolution. I just think of things I’d like to do in my life (Be happy, be healthy,…) and set small meaningful goals to get me there. It seems to be working okay!
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I’ll bet it is a great boot camp and that you will reap the benefits. You’ll probably be feeling pretty re-energized too, when all is said and done.
I set goals as I go along. I pick races and as they get closer, I set my realistic race-day goals. So I guess I move from one to the next and focus on one at a time.
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yay! hope you love bootcamp. i know what you mean about new years resolutions. that’s why i don’t usually make them
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I might set a goal on Jan 1 but in general I feel that they are an easy out. You can use the excuse that hardly anyone completes theirs. Fall is a good time, plus if your goal is swimsuit related you should look good without killing yourself if you’re consistent in the fall and winter.
I’ve heard a lot of good things about this bootcamp.
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That’s so true. I feel like most people go through the exercise of setting goals in January to say that they have set them but don’t really mean them. It feels arbitrary to set a goal just because the calendar says so. So far, I’m loving bootcamp!
I’ve heard great things about Tina’s BBB. I know it will be good for you. You and I are so much alike in our need to have a plan and good for you for not waiting until the new year to start thinking about it.
Katie @momslrb recently posted..Special K – The Protein Effect
If I feel ‘bored’ or hit a pleateau I update my goals…recently my coach added in a 5th running day for me on Mondays and it’s kicked up my training a lot thankfully! I’m sure you’ll love this new BBB Bootcamp!
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Yay! I just did the last round of Tina’s boot camp, and it was exactly what I needed to mix things up. I realized I do so much better with strength training when someone is telling me what to do. I have no problem motivating myself to run or do cardio, but definitely benefited from this. Enjoy it!
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I like having someone come up with a strength training plan for me. Otherwise, I tend to do the same exercises over and over or I tend to do something “easier.” So far, I’m loving it. It’s really challenging!
you are going to have a blast going to bootcamp! Tina gives a great set of workouts for you! stick with it!
Danielle @ Itsaharleyyylife recently posted..30 Minute Challenge
I sign up for 4 – 6 races a year, train for them, and recruit clients and staff to come with me. That way I always have something to train and prepare for. If I don’t, I’ll die in the races. Don’t want to do that. It’s also a great way to provide something out of the ordinary for clients to prepare for so that they elevate their game.
I’m big on obstacle course races because they involve not only running, but full body strength and conditioning, too. Accordingly, we have designed group training classes for our clients that prepare them for events. This approach has been amazingly galvanizing over the last year and a half.
In the last year, I have run:
Spartan Sprint
Spartan Super 15k
Warrior Dash
Hero Rush
Gladiator Rock ‘n Run
Upcoming, I have:
Spartan Beast
Terrain Mud Race
Spartan Sprint (again)
Spartan Super (again)
Tough Mudder
And I’m considering a half marathon
Man, without something to train for, training feels like punching in and out on the time card. Having a purpose means everything.
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Holy race schedule!! That’s awesome and such a great idea to train clients around a specific event. Having a goal like that IS super motivating. I’ve been dying to do an obstacle course. Waiting for my knee to get a little bit stronger before I do but they look like a good, fun challenge.
I have been feeling the same way! What the heck should I do now that my Marathon is over?
I think I am going to give Crossfit a whirl! I start tomorrow!
WEEEE! Go us!
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I’ve heard such amazing things about Tina’s BBB – and I’m happy to say that I actually got to meet her this weekend – YAY!! =)
I find that I get myself on a plan when I feel like I’m in a rut. I always make New Year’s resolutions, but like you said, it feels forced. Usually, it’s when I’m feeling unhealthy and just not motivated to run or workout!!!
Michele @ Nycrunningmama recently posted..Race Recap / Review: Runner’s World Half Marathon & Festival Weekend 10k
That’s exactly how I feel. While I was still training to achieve that ultimate goal, I felt like I was in a rut. I started TurboFire last week and feel great. BBB sounds like a gerat plan!
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BBB is great and I think that you would like it. Basically, I just like someone to tell me what to do when I go to the gym
Great stuff – you will have to update us with BBB!
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Bootcamp is a really great idea…I am thinking about going to crossfit. I figure the $ that it will cost and the group training mindset would motivate me to stay consistent with fitness….it is hard though isn’t it?
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I’ve been really wanting to try crossfit but you’re right, it is expensive! But I have heard that it’s pretty great. It is hard to stay consistent and I feel like I need a plan or at least a new thing to focus on every couple of months.
I rethink and replan my goals quite often.. every few weeks actually. Enjoy your bootcamp.
Elle recently posted..Checking in – Being Accountable to Myself
My life spun out of control when I injured my quad a month ago, and I’m just now feeling like I’m ready to face my goals again. Clicking over to BBB right now. I’m very interested and intrigued!
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I set goals throughout the year! Love Tina’s bootcamp, this is my 3rd round. Today felt awesome. She is also my online personal trainer so I have a bit of a different plan but it’s still kick butt lol
Looking forward to hearing about your progress and what you think of bootcamp.
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you are a busy little fitness bee… love reading about your jourmey.
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or journey… either one sounds fun. LOL. jourmey?
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I’m going to boot camp too, except I have not taken one look at those workouts yet – In the meantime, I have been doing your hotel room workout every morning!
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Ohhh I love that you’re taking on Tina’s bootcamp challenge!! AND that you’re so focused on gaining strength — so so important!! I can’t wait to follow along
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Great goals Christine! Good luck with Bootcamp!!!
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I’m all about the fall goals. It’s the most wonderful time filled with freshly sharpened pencils, blank notebooks, and endless possibilities. Good luck with bootcamp!
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oh! All those pencils and pens and notebooks are really wonderful. Kind of funny how excited I get about office supplies
I really hope you enjoy the plan and that it helps you with all your goals! I’m always here if you need anything! And so happy that you joined.
Tina @ Best Body Fitness recently posted..#RWHalf: Rolling Out the Red Carpet
Thank you Tina! So far, I’m really loving it. The moves are great and challenging and many of them are new to me.
I agree that it can be difficult to be patient and feel like you are making progress at the same time. I had to modify my workouts due to some injuries, and I love your idea of trying something new! I am writing about a new commitment to fitness I started here:
http://anaturalgirlsguide.com/fit-ideas/100-day-challenge/
Terri Hirschmann recently posted..Weeks 3 & 4: 100 Days of Fitness
I set my goals/start new habits in the fall too! It gives me a nice kick in January because I have been working on my goals/foundation work all fall. It makes whatever I am tackling for the new year more managable. This year was 12 races in 12 months for 2012 – 1 per month. Since I had been working on my running/walking that first 5k on new years day didn’t seem so hard to tackle and I was able to go out with confidence.
That’s true. I hadn’t thought about it like that – that the goals you set in the fall set a great foundation for the new year. I like that. That’s a great way to go about it.