At my goal weight these are the things I know I'll be able to accomplish, feel, and enjoy.

Next year at this time:

I can run.

I can hike down and back up the high bank at my house that leads to the river bank.

I can cross my legs.

I hold my head high when I walk in a room.

I enjoy shopping for clothes.

I can play with my kids regardless of the activity.

I can go skydiving.

I can buy that sex toy DH and I want because I'll be well under the weight restriction!

I can wear leather pants and look GREAT in them.

I can choose any type of lingerie I want.

I feel sexy when I'm naked with my man.

I am at my optimal health.

I have healthy cholesterol levels.

I have energy.

I am no longer a high risk for stroke, cancer, heart attack.

I can ride my bike tirelessly.

I can fit on the back of the motorcycle with DH.

I can wear a wet suit and learn to snorkel.

I can swim and enjoy it.

My skin is fresh and clear.

I can buy SEXY panties.

I can buy SEXY bras.

I can wear stockings with garters.

I will enjoy traveling by plane.

I enjoy my summer in tanks and shorts.

My knees don't hurt.

I smile more.

I laugh often.

I don't feel depressed.

I'll probably add to this. Might even start a thread. These are the things that motivate me, its what my "goal weight" really means.

You have spoken the truth girl! Congrats on awesome goals!

Those are awesome goals and almost verbatim as what I want for myself, my husband and my 2 gorgeous boys.

Hi Cindy, I have been having a problem for several days just getting logged back into this forum. Lost my password. It is great to hear from you and to see you are doing so well. I am doing good as well. Since the surgery I have lost 17 lbs. I can tell I need to get a fill real soon, cause anything I eat seems to go right on through the pouch. I never feel the sensation of the pouch being fool. It is good the band keeps me from getting hungry. I have talked to Patti a few times and she is doing good. Let's keep in touch.