Jump on the Goal Train

[salsa1877 10]

So I just joined this group this evening but am excited to write down some goals. Maybe that will get my behind in gear. I have been eating great but just don't seem to have enough energy to exercise. GRRRR. So here are my goals.

1. Walk 30-45 minutes a day 5x per week.

2. Be below 200 by Christmas

3. Be out of those ugly, look like they were rejected upholstery from the 1970's, plus size clothing by Valentines!

I have no idea if they are realistic, but at least it is something to look forward to!

Good luck to us all!

Karri

[Jezaamphilyn 0]

My goal is to exercise 5 days a week and to lose 25 lbs before Christmas. When I get under 220 I am going to Cancun as my reward.

[mehean 0]

Great goals! And so inspiring...

So here are mine:

- Start exercising at least 30 mins a day, 5 days a week

- Be in onederland by Dec. 14th

[Jezaamphilyn 0]

What is onederland?

[mehean 0]

What is onederland?

Weighing in the 100s instead of 200s. :confused:

[L!NDS@Y 0]

Wow, you guys are doing great! Good job Salsa1877, we were banded the same day right? I can't think of a goal better than being in the onederland by december. It's been ages!! I too would like to do Water aerobics, but with school and work I don't have the time. So, I'll be getting in walking when I can. Also I have a great pilates tape. I got to get my butt in gear!!!!!

[sheaross99 2]

Getting under 200 is definitely a short term goal for me, but what really motivates me are clothing sizes. On the day I started my pre-op diet I was wearing a very tight size 20. Today, 12 days post-op, I'm down 19lb and the 20s are bagging. I haven't had the nerve to try on my 18s, but will have to soon. I have 16's in the closet too, but nothing smaller than that. Getting into a comfortable size 14 will be A MAJOR MILESTONE FOR ME! (Haven't been in a 14 since 1998) My ultimate size goal is 10, which may be a stretch, I would be just as happy in a 12. Anything outside the plus-size section will work for me!!!

[madfroglady 0]

I'm right there with ya. I started out at a size 24 this time, and now my size 20 stuff is comfy. I only have 1-2 size 18 pieces anywhere so it will soon be time to hit the stores. (or at least the second hand shops! I don't want to spend tons of money on clothes that I am going to shrink out of!) Last night, I tried on a jacket that was a 1X (rather than the 2x that I have worn for 10 years) and it fit! woohoo!

frog

[sheaross99 2]

Moving on down!!!! Yee Haww! 21lbs down - 14 days post-op. I'm soooooo excited! I have NEVER in my life lost 21lbs (unless I had just had a baby - which does not count to me) I'm thrilled!!! I've also had a great experience with the band so far, no complications. I have an AP band, so it had some restriction from the get go. First fill Oct. 3rd. LOOKING FORWARD TO IT!

How are ya'll doing?

[Candle 11]

I'd like to be 250 by my vacation to Disney on 10/21/07. That's 24lbs

I was walking my dog for 45 minutes a day, 5-6 days per week for about 3 weeks before surgery. I'd like to get back to that and even exceed it, in the next 2 weeks.

Well - it's been 2 weeks since I posted this and I am back up to about 45 minute walks but I haven't gone longer yet.

I have lost 8 more lbs though!!! I have 16lbs to go!

[sheaross99 2]

Still losing! I've slowed down, but still losing before my first fill (which is set for Oct 3) I have had a few scary "I'm eating too much too fast" moments - band put me in check, with pain under my sternum and watery-mouth nausea that made me run for the toilet to throw up, but didn't. (didn't eat anything else after that though!) I suppose this is what I signed up for when I plunked down $15k and had this surgery! My band is doing its job and keeping me out of trouble. It flat out stops me from eating! Isn't that the point?? I think so, and I'm GLAD FOR IT! Down 25lb / 21 days post-op and wore a size 16 (Lane Bryant, but still) pair of pants to work today and they were comfy, almost loose fitting! (On the day I was banded I was busting out of Lane Bryant 20's) This IS what I signed up for, and I'm totally in love with my band!

[madfroglady 0]

Way to go Candle and Sheaross! Progress is a wonderful and inspiring thing for all of us. Any more updates out there?

for my self:

1. the onederland goal is now only 20 pounds away. :biggrin1: I just got my first fill on Wednesday so we'll see how it goes.

and

2. I have 10 of 45 walk/run exercise sessions done. I think this won't be a problem for me, :guess so I might have to kick it up a notch and make a goal about running. Hmmm.

frog.

[LadyBugRed 2]

I'd like to start with a goal of losing 8 lbs. in September. Tomorrow is my one month bandiversary and I have to wait 8 weeks for my first fill, so I'm completely on my own (no restriction throughout September). I don't want to set myself up for failure, but I want to stay motivated and I think about 2 lbs. a week should be doable.

I am in the same boat Texas Becky! I was banded 8/27 and will not get a fill until mid October. I will do the same as Becky and take 2 lbs a week. No restriction is scary and a bit frustrating for me!!!

Jody from Jersey :waytogo:

[pammycakes 1]

Well I never set any specific goals but I have started to exercise. I just finished my first full week of going to curves and working out for 30 minutes, 5 days in a row. That in itself is a huge accomplishment for me. I have never ... ever... started a workout program before let alone do it for 5 days in a row. I am looking forward to continuing it and being able to adding more types of exercise into my routine.

I also have finally put away a pair of jeans to save as my before pants. I put them on today and they had gotten so big that i felt like I had clown pants on. I finally had to go and change. I have gone from wearing a loose 34 to a snug 28/30 in pants and in shirts I have gone from a snug 32 to a loose 30.

Everyone here is doing so well. I love to come and read about everyones accomplishments. Keep up the good work everyone!!!:clap2:

[Band Chick 3]

I have never ... ever... started a workout program before let alone do it for 5 days in a row. ...

I also have finally put away a pair of jeans to save as my before pants. I put them on today and they had gotten so big that i felt like I had clown pants on...

"clown pants" lol :eek: Congratulations! That's GREAT!!! :high5: Keep up the good work! :clap2: