One has to work hard to attain a smart and fit body. There is no short cut for it. There are certain goal which you should set for attaining a healthy body and work on the same. But sincerity and dedication is very important in this case. To achieve a healthy and toned body it is very necessary to lose the excess fat that you have accumulated in your body, for this also there is a need of strict routine and sincere goals to follow. These goals are very essential as they act as your guide and you can check your performance on the basis of these goals. So all you have to do is to set these smart goals that will lead to a fit and healthy body.

Smart - what it means?

The Smart is a goal which is in the form of an acronym. Smart can be interpreted as specific, Measurable, attainable, realistic and time bound. We shall now talk about each of these attributes so that we can successfully reach our targets.

S---Specific

The goal that you set has to be clear and not at all blurred. The target should be distinguishable, easily seen and understood. Any target or goal cannot be achieved if it is hazy or unclear and it cannot keep you on the right track. You could have many steps of your goal, so that you follow them diligently and finally achieve. The approach to each defined goal is both practical and scientific. One example would clarify this.

Incorrect approach --- I want to shed all those 15 pounds that I gained last year. It is quite possible that this may be taken not so seriously and this is quite vague in the way that you want to shed this extra weight.

Correct idea - if you aim to lose the weight slowly with procedure and specific guideline then it will be a right approach.

Thus the second approach would make you more responsible towards your target.

M---Measurable

The advancement made needs to be measured, so that you could evaluate your achievement. The goal is losing 15 pounds, thus you need to measure how much you need to lose weekly or fortnightly. Thus if you see positive results, after you measure progress would motivate you further.

A ---Attainable

The goal that you set needs to be achievable. If you set a goal which is not practical and thus you not being able to achieve would frustrate you. You should give yourself sufficient time to achieve your goal practically and in a healthy manner. You could discuss your goals with people who have achieved them already.

R ---Realistic

You may aim high but aim in such a way that you can achieve the goals that you set, and they are attainable. Your confidence would get a boost if the goal you set even though high can be achieved and thus would keep you on the correct path.

T--- Time

A deadline would always create urgency. Thus you need to set your goals against time. You need to be specific in saying whether you want to lose 15 pounds in 3 months or to lose some extra weight in the next few months.

Your efforts would not be in vain if you are serious towards the goals you set to keep you fit and thus keep yourself motivated to reach them.