Set a Vacation Goal

By Team Beachbody

There is no better motivator in life than having a vivid goal that you can shoot for. If you really want to put your motivation into turbo-drive, you need to do more than just set a goal—you need to visualize it!

Wanting to lose 20 pounds is a great goal, but seeing yourself putting on a bathing suit and feeling good about yourself walking down the beach 20 pounds thinner is the kind of visualization you need to make your goal work for you.

Timing your objectives with a special event like a wedding, reunion or vacation can help you stay dedicated to getting results.

Since this is the travel issue, we recommend setting a goal 30 to 90 days out from a vacation. Buy a new (smaller) bathing suit and hang it in your bedroom or bathroom as a reminder. Record your departure date in your planner. Write down your weight-loss and fitness goals, and include what program you intend to follow to achieve them in time for your vacation deadline. Every day, visualize yourself in that swimsuit and follow your plan. The results will follow.

Taking these steps locks your brain into the expectation of success. When the day for departure on your exotic beach vacation arrives you will see the magic of having real goals. Instead of an open-ended fitness plan, you've got an end in sight and the will to achieve your results.

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