Neal Brother’s is donating an amazing prize loot pack for one lucky winner!
The winner will receive a mix of these delicious products (a total of approximately 8-10 products!):
Raincoast http://lesleystowe.com/raincoastcrisps/about/
Kicking Horse Coffee http://www.kickinghorsecoffee.com/
Various Neal Brothers Snacks www.Nealbrothersfoods.com
All the Best Cheese Snacks http://www.allthebestfinefoods.com/wholesale.html
La Fourmi Bionique Granola http://www.bionicbee.com/en/
4 chances to WIN!
How to enter:
1. Check out my new Green Monster Movement website
A. For 1 entry: submit your green monster story
B. For 1 entry: add the Green Monster Movement to your blogroll and email me telling me you have done so ([email protected])
C. For 1 entry: Email 10 people and tell them about the Green Monster Movement! Make sure to copy me on the email ([email protected])
D. For 1 entry: Give the Green Monster Movement a shout-out on Twitter making sure to link to ‘@ohsheglows’ so I see it and mark you down.
E. For 1 entry: link back to this contest on your website
Rules: Contest Closes Thursday July 9th at noon EST. Contest open only to Canadian participants.
This week’s theme for the Summer Glow Boot Camp is goal setting!
I am a firm believer that setting goals is one of the keys to success, no matter what it is that you strive to do!
Some of you might remember this goal setting post I did a little while ago. Well, today I want to put these principles into practice for the SGBC!
I like using the SMART system for setting goals.
Your goals should be Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Timed.
Specific: Clearly define your goals! Be specific as possible. This is a good example of a specific goal: “I want to cook at least 4 nights per week” instead of “I want to cook more.”
Measurable: Set goals that can be measured! For example, “I want to bring my waist size down to 31 inches.”
Action-oriented: Create action oriented goals such that tell you HOW you are going to achieve your goal. For example, “I will cook 4 times per week by preparing a large dinner every Sunday and freezing leftovers for quick heat up. I will also pick two new recipes on Sunday and include the items on my grocery list.”
Realistic: Example of a realistic goal: “I will lose 1 pound per week” or “I will limit my sweets/desserts to 4 times per week instead of 6-7.”
Timed: Set a timeline or date that you want the goal completed! For example, “I will run my next race on July 19th”
Short Term vs. Long Term Goals:
1) Short term goals help you achieve long-term goals.
2) The beauty of short-term goals is that they change often and keep our motivation UP!
3) Short term goals should be challenging, but not too challenging.
I love short term goals because they give you something to look forward to that is in the very immediate future! The beauty of the Summer Glow Boot Camp is that it is only 1 month- the perfect time to set some short term goals!
For the Summer Glow Boot Camp, I am asking everyone to complete this Goal Planner to help you define your own personal goals for the Summer Glow Boot Camp. The thing I love about this challenge, is that it will be unique for everyone. It does not simply focus on measurements, or before and after pictures, but it encompasses a wide range of overall healthy lifestyle goals that only YOU can decide for yourself! I am just helping you along the way to stay motivated. ;)
The Summer Glow Boot Camp Goal Planner
A. Write down 3 accomplishments that you are proud of in your life. Beside each one write down how each of them made you feel. What do your accomplishments have to do with planning goals? Well, reminding ourselves of what we have achieved helps remind us that we are very capable of achieving our goals! It boosts our confidence and reminds us that we have achieved great things in the past and can do it again! :) Toot your own horn, as they say! ;)
B. Write down 3 goals that you want to achieve in the month of July. It can be anything. Some examples are: increase exercise, reduce stress, increase flexibility, try new foods, cook more, increase energy, reduce illness, tone up, drink more water, reduce muscle pain, sleep more/better, take a course, make more money, etc. Also write how they will make you feel!
C Write down ‘terminals’ for each goal. In other words, write down how you will know when the goal is completed or ended. Write a start date and a finish date if you want to get really specific.
D. Now comes the planning part. Write down what you need to do to achieve these goals! Be as specific as possible as list as many points as needed for each goal.
Here is mine to start us off!!
A. Accomplishment –> Feeling
1. Graduating with my MA degree –> Proud, successful, determined, accomplished, smart, capable, hard-working
2. Starting my own business –> Innovative, creative, daring, inspiring, unexpected, passionate, honest, scared
3. Helping others –> Alive, loving, inspired, peaceful, thoughtful, caring, challenging, growing, anxious, hopeful, passionate, very happy, fulfilled, dedicated, loyal.
B. 3 goals in July –> Feeling
1. Acura 10 mile race (July 19, 2009) –> Like a strong, fit runner! Proud, happy.
2. Open up Glo Bakery shipping to the US! (mid-July?) –> Happy, Organized, Busy, Excited
3. Increase strength (e.g., be able to do at 15 full push-ups) and continue to tone my mid-section with core work (I will know I achieved this by doing the push-ups as well as comparing my measurements from the start of the challenge) –> strong, healthy, fit
C. See above.
D. Planning!
1. My goal is to run a few times per week, ideally with one longer run (5-7 miles) each week eventually building up to the race distance (16k) by mid July. Continue to strength train by doing the SGBC exercises and cross train. Stretch!!! Take vitamins, drink Amazing Grass, etc. :)
2. Continue researching FDA requirements for food exportation to the States. Make sure all of my labelling is in line with this. Get bar packaging. Prepare labels and packaging. Work on Order Online function, etc. Order bulk supplies, more boxes, etc.
3. Do the SGBC Exercises every other day! Focus on slow and controlled movements and don’t rush the strength moves.
Now it’s your turn!
Today’s Question: What are your short-term goals for the month of July?
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Don’t forget to check out the Glo Bakery Glo-out on today!!
I have recently found your site and I love it. I wish you could send your goodies to the states. I really want to try some of your delicious looking treats. I think your are very motivating and I really appreciate it. I am on a mission to be healthy again. So thank you for your wonderful site.
Stephanie
Thanks for the reminder to set goals! My July goals are:
1. Increase muscle tone – do SGBC exercises as specified and incorporate power yoga 2-3x/week (assess by measurements)
2. Take a vacation! – book 2 consecutive days of vacation from work (7/30 and 31, probably)
3. Develop a diet of 85-90% raw by August 1 – I will work on eating raw until dinner, explore food combining techniques, and experiment with enjoyable raw meals. (assess by reviewing daily meals on blog)
My reward for these goals will be a happy, healthy, toned, balanced ME!
:)
I LOVE the SMART system for setting goals! I’m definitely going to employ that :)
1. Plan meals/ add variety to dinner time. I plan to do this by making at least 3 meals I’ve never tried per week.
2. Lose 1 inch from my midsection. I plan to do this by following the SGBC exercises and keeping up with my training/cardio.
3. Run 3 miles without stopping. I am training for a 5K, so that I can begin training for my 10K in October at the beginning of August. I want to increase my mileage slowly to avoid injury.
1. Stick to My Weekly Budget- I always write it down, but never stick to it. Now, I am going to only take X amount out of the bank and put all my plastic way.
2. Drink a calming herbal tea before night- I think this will help me sleep better
3. Try Amazing Grass- I want to see if it will give me energy.
YAY!
My July goals are:
Do yoga 3 times a week (at least).
Get back to writing.
Pack and unpack for our move in an organized fashion.
I’ll have a blog post of all of these steps up later today. :)
great goals! I have a list going, too :)
Hey Angela! Thanks for this awesome post!!
I will definitely make my list tomorrow at the office! :D
Hmm…
My short-term goals:
– Tone my mid-section
– Take up metitaion
– Try new recipes
Whoops! I totally did the entry stuff for the green monster contest, then realized it only applies to people living in Canada. Please disregard my stuff.
Short term goals:
Buy a new vehicle
Run my first trail run race
Stay motivated to work out despite the hot weather in New Orleans this time of year.
• A. Accomplishment –> Feeling
1. Getting myself through college
2. losing baby weight within 4 months
3. working with youth (through church)
B. 3 goals in July –> Feeling
1. Run 3 or 4 days per week. –proud, fit
2. Tone – do 10 good push ups – healthy, fit
3. Eat less than 2000 calories per day – accomplished, healthy
C. See above.
1. each week… by Friday (starting Saturday)
2. increase to 10 by July 25th
3. use myfitnesspal.com – throughout the month.
D. Planning!
1. In the evenings, prepare for morning workout and change of clothes for afterward.
2. Pilates classes, SGBC exercises
3. Good grocery shopping and prepare lunches and snacks in the evenings.
A. Accomplishment –> Feeling
1. graduating from a difficult college –> smart, driven, motivated, accomplished, optimistic
2. losing 30 lbs –> sticktoitive, accomplished in something other than school, healthy, consistent
B. 2 goals in July –> Feeling
1. pursue summer research –> motivated, busy, driven, happy
2. get to weight goal –> determined, accomplished, healthy, fit
D. Planning!
1. keep doing what i’m doing at work, whatever that is.
2. continue tracking meals, planning, making healthy choices, saying no to food when appropriate
Short term Goals for the month of July
1. Continue training for my half marathon–I want to remain strong and continue to treat my body correctly. Make it through this training in good condition, in shape and injury free.
Terminal: I will know I achieve this if come the end of July (which I have a 11 mile run on August 1) I am able to do this 11 miler without pain or discomfort. Fatigue is fine but pushing my body past it limits is not.
Steps::
*Stretch and use the stick/foam roller daily
*Ice when need be
*Stop running if any body part hurts!
2. Be happy and proud in a bikini in Austin–I don’t want to waste time when I am visiting my best friend worrying about how I look. I want to be able to focus 100% on enjoying my time.
Terminal: I go to Austin July 16-19.
Steps::
*Continue focusing on being a healthy, active individual
*Do not compare myself to anyone else
*Wear clothes and bathing suits that I feel comfortable and attractive in. Dress for me, not anyone else or any fashion!
3. Limit my shopping and wasteful spending–spending too much money makes me feel guilty.
Terminal:Do not go over my budget for food/house for the next 3 weeks.
Steps::
*Cut out coupons
*Do not purchase things on a whim
*Only buy what I need, not what I want
Happiness Awaits
Oy Vey..I goofed and entered the contect before reading it was people in Canada only:(. I can’t wait until you’re able to ship to the US. Those GloBars will be all mine:)
Goals for July~
~Keep motivating others
~Start Crossfit
~Move up to the 45lb bar for 21’s.
~More HIIT training!
B
awesome giveaway!
i love green monster every morning!
i’ve tried various GM and my favorite is definitely = a lot of ice + amazing grass wheat grass + banana + and spincach
loving the giveaway. i’d love to try them. look so yummy!
i’ll definitely dedicate one of my post to your WONDERFUL green monster movement website.
I enjoy GM daily and it gives me so much energy. i’m always running around everywhere! :)
Oh, nice package!
Enjoy,
Pam
www.alovefornewrecipes.blogspot.com
Shipping to US by mid-July??! OMG!!! :-)