It's April - and probably time to make the push towards getting fitter. This is a true battle for most of us, but the "SMART" method can really work for most of you. S. M. A. R. T. Fitness Goals Specific - Forget "I need to lose weight". It has to be something like, "I will lose 30 pounds". Measurable - You need numbers here. I use weight and body fat percentage with my clients, both measurable quantities. Achievable - Don't reach too high in the sky. Make the goal reasonable - something you have a decent shot at accomplishing. Relevant - Is your goal consistent with what you are trying to accomplish, such as gaining strength, energy or self-esteem. Time-Bound - Set a time limit. "I will lose 30 lbs. by Memorial Day". Don't try this alone. Do this with another person, a small group, or a crowd. Competition helps, as does being accountable to someone other than yourself. Good luck!
Prior to the 2023-24 NBA season, in an article, I asked the question , "Is Joe Mazzulla an acceptable replacement for for Ime Udoka" (as Celtics coach)? My answer at the time was an emphatic "NO". That has changed. As a college student , Mazzulla was arrested and charged with domestic battery for grabbing a woman by the neck in a bar room. With Udoka being banished from the Celtics due to allegations of misconduct, my feeling at the time was that "The Green" did not need a repeat with Joe at the helm . What did counter my negative thoughts on Mazzulla was the fact that Brad Stevens , well known for hiring - and promoting - guys with character - fully backed Joe for the position of head coach. The positive result is history - with Mazzulla listed as one of the three finalists for NBA Coach of the Year . Frankly, I love this guy. He turned his life around from his wayward college days and is not only a superior pro basketball coach - he is a fine ...