I am just starting over for the millionth time, but this time I intend to keep at it until I reach my target weight. I know I will do a lot better if I stick with a specific plan, and set some minigoals.
The plan I am choosing is CAD - it's the only diet I've ever done where I've lost weight without feeling completely miserable and deprived. In the past I stopped the diet because I wasn't organised with having the right foods available, and began to cheat, but I plan to keep myself motivated this time.
Starting from 87kg, I am setting the following minigoals:
- lose 2kg (85kg)
- get below 80kg (79.9kg)
- lose 10% of weight (78.3kg)
- lose 15% of weight (73.9kg)
- lose 20% of weight (70kg)
Anything beyond that is a huge bonus, I can set more goals if I want to continue at that point.
I am also setting non-weight minigoals:
- My wedding and engagement rings fitting again
- Being complimented by a friend - "have you lost weight? you look great!"
- A couple of items of clothing that I still wear but that are uncomfortable - return to being a good fit
- Seeing a change in my photos
- Seeing a change in the mirror
I have no idea where each non-weight goal will slot in weight-wise, in fact I'm not sure what order they will come in either - should be interesting.
Anyway, I will update regularly about my progress.
Thanks for reading this far...
Rachel