Select a goal– CHANGE EATING AND EXERCISE HABITS It is critical that your goal be measurable, attainable, positive, and significant. Describe the goal as target behaviors. What specific behaviors do you want to increase or decrease? Choose a means of monitoring your progress, such as a chart or a behavioral diary. Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word contract that states all of the above points and specifies both internal and external consequences for actions in a realistic timeframe, such as short-term rewards for adhering to the contract and a long-term reward for meeting your goals.
