Instead of thinking I have 30lbs to lose. i've decided to start small and go mini goals so i've changed my ticker to my goal weight at 140 instead of 120. this way when I hit 140 i'll be so proud of myself and then change my ticker to another 10lbs lighter. idk if it'll help but worth a shot.
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MINI GOALS:
Valentines' Day: 140
St. Patty's Day: 135
Easter: 125
Memorial Day: 120!
I did this for a long time. See all those mini goals under my signature? I used to set my ticker to my mini goal and it was a happy, happy day when I got to change that ticker! Since I'm closer to goal now I decided to jump in and make the ticker my ultimate goal. But I tell you...those mini goals aren't nearly as meaningful now.
I think it's a great idea!
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Long term goal: To still be calorie counting 11/9/2010
mini goals: ~211-10% lost;12/24/09 ~203 class I obesity 1/28/10; ~199 Onederland/15% 2/19/10; ~188-20%; ~185 half way 5/14/10; 179-bye 180's 6/12/10; ~174 overweight 7/3/2010;169-bye 170's 8/13/10;~164-30% 10/23/2010159-bye 160's~11/1/10; 153-35%~12/23/10; 149-bye 150's~2/11/11; 145 normal~2/14/2011; ~141-40%; 139-bye 140's ~135 GOAL! (129-45%; 117.5-50%)
I keep mini goals in mind, but I keep the end goal in my signature. I think it's all about what motivates you. I need to keep the big goal in mind, cause 10 pounds just doesn't seem worth it for the trouble. I've never been the kind to say, "I need to lose 10 pounds for the reunion!" Blah, who cares?
But many, many people freak out if they look mainly at the bigger picture and get discouraged. I think changing it to mini-goals sounds like the right idea for you!
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Mini-Goal 1: 173 by 9/1/10 (Met!)
Goal: 125 by 9/1/11
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Changing goal weight
