@TomHouptFunctionalFitness

Most people’s fitness goals don’t actually work. And it’s not because you don’t care, or because you’re not trying hard enough. It’s because the way you’re setting your goals is broken. Think about it: how many times have you told yourself… 👉 “I just want to get fit.” 👉 “I just want to lose some weight.” 👉 “I just want to be healthier.” Those are all great intentions. But intentions aren’t enough. They’re vague. They’re open-ended. They don’t give you any way to measure whether you’re actually moving forward. And when you can’t measure progress, you start to feel stuck. You start to think “nothing’s changing” — even if it is. That’s why your goals need to be S.M.A.R.T. Because a SMART goal gives you clarity, focus, and accountability. SMART stands for: 🔹 Specific – Don’t say “get fit.” Say what you’ll do. 🔹 Measurable – Attach a number or a way to track progress. 🔹 Achievable – Push yourself, but keep it realistic. 🔹 Relevant – It should actually matter to YOU and your life. 🔹 Time-bound – Put a deadline on it. Without a deadline, it’s just a wish. Let’s compare: ❌ Goal: “Get fit.” ✅ SMART Goal: “Run 3 miles without stopping by the end of November.” See the difference? One is vague, the other is something you can actually track, celebrate, and hold yourself accountable to. And here’s the secret benefit: SMART goals build momentum. When you hit that 3-mile run, you start believing in yourself. You prove you can follow through. That confidence carries over into your next goal. Suddenly it’s not just about running 3 miles — it’s about becoming a person who sets goals and crushes them. This doesn’t just apply to running or lifting weights. You can use SMART goals for almost anything fitness related: 🏋 “Add 20 lbs to my squat by January 15.” 🚶 “Walk 8,000 steps per day for 30 days straight.” 💧 “Drink 80oz of water daily for the next 4 weeks.” 💤 “Get at least 7 hours of sleep every night for the next month.” Notice how each one has a clear target and a deadline. There’s no grey area. You either did it or you didn’t. That’s where real progress happens. Not in vague statements, but in clear, measurable, time-bound goals that stack on top of each other. So if you’ve been spinning your wheels, if you feel like you’ve been “working out” but not actually moving forward — stop blaming your effort. It’s not your effort. It’s your system. Fix the system → Fix the results. Now here’s your challenge: I want you to take your vague goal (“get fit,” “lose weight,” “eat better”) and turn it into a SMART goal. Then commit to it. Write it down. Share it. Own it. Because the truth is, the people who make progress in fitness aren’t the ones who are “more motivated” — they’re the ones who set goals they can actually hit. So let’s hear it ⬇ What’s YOUR SMART goal? Drop it in the comments and let’s build some accountability together. 👉 Save this post so you can come back to it when you need to reset your goals. 👉 Share it with a friend who’s been struggling with motivation. 👉 And remember: vague goals create vague results. SMART goals create real results. You’ve got this. Now m

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