Goals

[iamsoworthit 430]

I remember a thread for goals but can't find it so I'm starting a new one. What are your goals and where are you with them?

My goals

Goal1: under 200 - complete

Goal2: under 175 - complete

Goal3: under 167 (this is my 100 lb loss from my all time high of 267)

Goal4: under 150

Goal5: under 125

[iamsoworthit 430]

I remember a thread for goals but can't find it so I'm starting a new one. What are your goals and where are you with them?

My goals

Goal1: under 200 - complete

Goal2: under 175 - complete

Goal3: under 167 (this is my 100 lb loss from my all time high of 267)

Goal4: under 150

Goal5: under 125

Update...

Goal 3: complete

Goal 4: complete

Only goal 5 left then maintenance!!!

[Wallflower7522 328]

Congrats! Sounds like you're doing awesome! My first goal is to be down 40lbs when I go back to work. I'm a little over half way there with a little over two weeks to go.

[iamsoworthit 430]

Congrats! Sounds like you're doing awesome! My first goal is to be down 40lbs when I go back to work. I'm a little over half way there with a little over two weeks to go.

Yay!! That's a great goal! I chunked mine out because I had such a large amount to lose. It made it feel more manageable to me.

[music1618 879]

I would caution everyone to measuring your success by the number on the scale, and setting your goals based on numbers. I am 1.5 out from surgery and have been on the boards for the entire time. I have read so many posts about people getting really discouraged because they did not hit that number on the scale. While the numbers are a big part of this journey - try to set goals that are non scale victories.

For example my first NSV was eliminating a certain medication I am on. I have reduced it, but have not gotten rid of it.

I sat down and made a list of the things I wanted to achieve after surgery, and I am much happier than when I stared at the scale willing it to go down another 2 pounds.

Congrats on the reaching the goals you have set for the scales!!

[Wallflower7522 328]

Thank you for the advice. When I went into this, I was much more focused on my NSVs but my attention has slowly been turning to the scale. I do have a list of NSVs which I know I need to focus more on. One of my first is to go zip lining this summer and maybe even white Water rafting.

[iamsoworthit 430]

I would caution everyone to measuring your success by the number on the scale, and setting your goals based on numbers. I am 1.5 out from surgery and have been on the boards for the entire time. I have read so many posts about people getting really discouraged because they did not hit that number on the scale. While the numbers are a big part of this journey - try to set goals that are non scale victories.

For example my first NSV was eliminating a certain medication I am on. I have reduced it, but have not gotten rid of it.

I sat down and made a list of the things I wanted to achieve after surgery, and I am much happier than when I stared at the scale willing it to go down another 2 pounds.

Congrats on the reaching the goals you have set for the scales!!

Completely agree; I am 9 months out from ny revision and have been working at this for over five years so by no means has my reaching any of my goals been fast. With that said, they are mine so I am proud when I hit another milestone.

[Baconville 578]

Happy to share mine! These are the big ones - there were many smaller ones as well!

Be preescription drug free - ACHIEVED

Be under 300 pounds - ACHIEVED

Be sleep Apnea Free - Can't be tested until June/July 2014

Be under 200 pounds - ACHIEVED

Fit into 'regular' size clothing - ACHIEVED (currently a misses 10/12)

Eliminate knee and back pain - ACHIEVED

Cut my BMI in half, over 60 prior to surgery - ACHIEVED (current BMI is under 30)

Maintain a healthy weight between 145 - 155 - IN PROGRESS 14 POUNDS TO GO!

What a journey! I am so happy to have found a place where people understand and Celebrate these victories with me. For those who have never faced needing to loose a large amount of weight, the stepping stones to good health are hard fought and worth every celebration we can give ourselves!

[iamsoworthit 430]

Happy to share mine! These are the big ones - there were many smaller ones as well!

Be preescription drug free - ACHIEVED

Be under 300 pounds - ACHIEVED

Be sleep Apnea Free - Can't be tested until June/July 2014

Be under 200 pounds - ACHIEVED

Fit into 'regular' size clothing - ACHIEVED (currently a misses 10/12)

Eliminate knee and back pain - ACHIEVED

Cut my BMI in half, over 60 prior to surgery - ACHIEVED (current BMI is under 30)

Maintain a healthy weight between 145 - 155 - IN PROGRESS 14 POUNDS TO GO!

What a journey! I am so happy to have found a place where people understand and Celebrate these victories with me. For those who have never faced needing to loose a large amount of weight, the stepping stones to good health are hard fought and worth every celebration we can give ourselves!

Yay!!! Those are all great! I especially love the prescription free one. I am almost there having come off of all of my bp meds. Just gout left!

[music1618 879]

Thank you for the advice. When I went into this, I was much more focused on my NSVs but my attention has slowly been turning to the scale. I do have a list of NSVs which I know I need to focus more on. One of my first is to go zip lining this summer and maybe even white Water rafting.

I just went zip lining for the first time last weekend, and I am hooked! That was SO much fun.