Goals are important

Goals are important, otherwise, how do you know what you want to accomplish or how will you know when you have achieved what you desired.

Don't wait until next Monday to set your goals just because you think it will be harder to achieve them over the weekend. On the contrary, studies on personal achievement have shown that you'll usually reach 80% of the goals you put onto paper. The real problem is that few people set any goals at all, and even fewer still set them prior to starting their new fitness routine.

Make sure your goals are measurable and be realistic. Just saying "I want to be in better shape" gives you nothing to strive for. Decide when and what you wish to accomplish such as "I want to lose 10 pounds in the next 10 weeks".

"Get to work".