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Setting goals for healthy life is important whether you’re a beginner or have been at it for many years.
Without clearly established fitness goals you won’t have a clear idea where you’re headed and you’ll lose out on a valuable motivational tool as well. Many people exercise without even thinking of long term goals, but these ideas can serve as an excellent motivational tool. 

Long term goals could include things like losing 15 or more pounds, fitting into a favorite old pair of jeans, getting your blood pressure or cholesterol reduced, running a 6K race or completing a long hiking trail. To get to those goals it will help you to also set short-term objectives, which can add up to big things over time.

* Cut down on eating fast food
* Eat smaller portions
* Absolutely quit drinking soda pop
* Absolutely quit smoking, and try to limit alcohol consumption
* Eat more fruits and vegetables, drink more water
* Exercise at least 3-4 times a week
* Regularly get cardio workouts, such as brisk walking outside or on a treadmill and-or elliptical machine
* Build endurance, flexibility and strength
* Improve your physical skills in a sport or weightlifting activity
* Make noticeable improvements in your physical appearance
* Find a workout buddy
* Keep a fitness log
If you do few of these things, they will add up to big results in the long run.