Goals Revisited

This morning's weight was 181.4. That is a loss of 0.8 from yesterday. I'll refrain from making any definitive statements about never regaining those pounds or finally getting my mind & body in sync. It seems that when I do, I'm proven to be a liar almost immediately! :)




I've decided once again to focus on three interim goals prior to my final goal. I also reserve the right to change the final goal up or down when I get there depending on how I feel and if that is a maintainable weight.



Goal 1 - 173.4. This is my lowest weight this summer. That is only 8 pounds and I should be able to reach that by October 26. I know that seems like an arbitrary date, but I have a doctor's appointment that day. I want to be able to be at my lowest possible weight then. Even as I type this, I'm thinking that is too easy...I'll soon find out.



Goal 2 - 165. This is the original goal the doctor set for me once I'd started losing weight. That is only 16.4 pounds. Target date is November 20. That is a little more of a challenge. That will mean 2 lbs per week. I can do that if I really focus. When I reach this goal, I'm going shoe shopping. I think I'll get myself some cute red shoes. I may not limit myself to one pair!!!



Goal 3 - 154.4. That is 100 lbs gone, and my original goal. That is only 27 lbs. This target date is a little harder to set. It is 10.6 more pounds than goal 2 and even without the holidays thrown in, it is a lofty goal to lose 10 lbs in a month. At the same time, I think I can achieve both goals 1 & 2 before the target dates, so I'm going with December 31. When I reach this goal, I'm going to give myself a spa day.



Goal 4 - 145. The goal I foolishly talked my doctor in to at my last visit, and where I truly want to be on December 31!! I must be realistic in my expectations however, and not set myself up for failure. To get to 145, I'll need to lose 36.4 pounds. If I lose steadily 2 pounds per week, that will be January 27, so I'll tentatively set that goal for January 31. When I reach this goal, I'm going to spend all that money I've been saving on lots of new clothes, maybe even clothes from the mall, not the consignment/thrift store!!



I reserve the right to change the target dates for goals 3 and 4 since right now they seem so far away.



I'm giving myself positive affirmations. I've lost a lot of weight, more than most people ever hope to. It really doesn't matter if I weigh 145 on December 31, 2010, January 31, 2011 or even March 31, 2011. What matters is I get there. I have learned, however, that I operate much better with stricter parameters and tighter goals. I have to balance the two. I can and I will!