Help With Setting Weight Loss Goals

[betheboo 40]

I set my main goal, 2 b 150 lbs, & then i set minthly goals of 7~10 lbs per month. This has kept me on track & with the exception of 1 month, which I had had an unfill, I have met this goal.

Start weight :284

Pants: 24/26

Surgery date: 4-6-11

Current wt: 179

Pants : 14

[gingerwale 8]

Not only do I set mini goals for myself, I have given myself non food rewards for my efforts. I bought a plain charm Bracelet for myself when I decided to get banded. For every goal I achieve, I am buying myself a new charm to add. I wear it every day. All I have to do is take a glance at it, or feel the weight on my wrist to recall my goals and how far I've come. I wear it on my right hand.... My "food reaching" hand... So every time I reach for something I shouldnt I'm reminded of my successes and this helps me to stay the course.

[flab u less 45]

That's a great idea.

[sktatey 5]

I set my main goal, 2 b 150 lbs, & then i set minthly goals of 7~10 lbs per month. This has kept me on track & with the exception of 1 month, which I had had an unfill, I have met this goal.

Start weight :284

Pants: 24/26

Surgery date: 4-6-11

Current wt: 179

Pants : 14

Thanks for letting me now - yes 7-10 pounds sounds realistic - I was not sure what would be realistic - as i am so used to yo yo dieting when i could lose 5-7 pounds in week etc.

I think i started at the same size as you - tho never bought pants that big - just forced my way into a 22 and spilled over the top (nice visual??!!!)