You know what my number one plan for after weight loss is? Maintaining it.

Never allowing myself to get fat again as I did several times previously. I want it to be for good and do all I can in order to stay slim. I`m aware that this may be a lifelong committment, but then again, I know I won`t be able to go back to my old ways again (not w/a getting fat again, that is).

Shopping for those cute clothes that they think only skinny bleached blonds deserve then I'm going to get a bikini and get on a plane.

Continue CC but on a maintenance mode.
If my calculations are right, I should be at my goal by March, which is our anniversary month. That means, I will be putting on my wedding dress and my husband and I will be renewing our vows. :-)
From there, I will have to go shopping because my skinny clothes need an update, last time I wore them was 2001. But then who knows those clothes may make a come back by then, so I'll be in style. LOL

I want to show off that overweight is not necessarily overfat.

We are celebrating our 10 year anniversary in Ireland next year. I'd like to be able to hike without dying. I'd also kill to wear my wedding dress at a romantic castle dinner.

I am going shopping. I am going to try on everything that I can't wear now, even if it's something I would never wear.
I'm getting another tattoo. I want one on the back of my neck, and maybe my hand, but I'm waiting until I lose weight...as sort of a reward.
I am going swimming. I want to go to a public pool without feeling like a whale.
I will wear shorts again.
I will go dancing.
I will feel completely happy.

My plans WERE:

-Attend casting calls again for modeling and acting -- like I did before I gained weight
Did I do it? I picked up a few modeling gigs, did one paid photo shoot for a retired boxer lady in Orlando who was starting a clothing line, and several TFP's (free shoot/beneficial to both parties if you are not looking to make it your living). I've yet to get in line for any more acting gigs, though... mostly, driving two hours to wait an entire day just to MAYBE be an extra if you're selected over 732409749 people just doesn't sound as appealing to me as it once did. ;) I still plan on doing more modeling, though!

-Enter a bodybuilding contest.
Did I do it? Yup -- last month -- 1st in my weight class and second overall. I'll NEVER do it again. That type of life is too extreme and insane for me!

-Become Ms Olympia
Did I do it? See above :p

-Start a band again
Did I do it? I've yet to find any people who have the right combination of musicianship AND fun.... honestly, I have not tried hard enough, either.

-Buy cute clothes and get my style back (I was queen of pajamas, sweat pants, and men's clothing)
Did I do it? Yeah, absolutely. :D

-Become a successful entrepreneur
Did I do it? No, but I have a job I am very happy with and I am second in command... can't complain! :)

-Love the way I look naked
Do I? No, but I can halfway tolerate it.

And... never gain the weight back.
I haven't. :)

OH man, reading over some of these posts... yeah, I would never set foot in Hollister or A&F when I was overweight because I was scared there was nothing in my size.

Now, I walk in, look around, and usually walk out because most of the clothes are ugly :lol:

I have been a lurker here for the most part, but am going to try to be more active. But I did want to answer this question. When I get to my goal weight, I am getting a tattoo. My first one. I cannot wait. I am determined to stay motivated. I think I will do a drawing of the tattoo I want and tape it on my treadmill next to my "Fat Me" picture :yes:


Heather

Go Mountain Biking
 

Back in the day when I was a kid, I had a paper route. My first bike was nothing special, but my newspaper money allowed me to customize it. I was very fond of that bike and grew to enjoy cycling. I never quite got into 10 speeds and was thrilled when mountain bikes first appeared. In college, I attended a sponsored event at Estes Park, CO. I had signed up to go mountain biking and was very excited. Up until that point, I had never ridden a mountain bike. Unfortunately, I had gained so much weight after high school that each bike I tried was like riding on a flat rear tire. :( My friends were pretty cool about the issue, but I hurt a little bit inside. I have never ridden a bike since then. It's almost 20 years later now, and when I get down to my goal weight, I'm gonna cowboy up and get back up on that 'horse'.

What a great question!
First thing I am going to do when I loose all my weight is burn my Spanx! I know it's not a life shattering dream and definately not the only one but, I am SOOOOOO sick of wearing them! I feel like I can't go out without them now because of the muffin top. but man...it's hot wearing one all summer!

I want to look good in my soon to be nephew's baby pics. (I want at least one pic at a niece or nephew's birth where I am holding a baby and my head isn't bigger than the newborn! haha)
I want to look good and bump into the ex and walk away with gusto
I want to stop shopping in plus sized stores
I want to buy a bikini (but first I need to find a miracle stretch mark cream...any suggestions?)
I am going to get out in the dating world and not hide from social situations.
I am going to enjoy life more and keep the weight off!
Heather

I'm going to buy a new wardrobe.
I'm going to try to get pregnant which means hopefully 3 new wardrobes - regular, maternity, and one for the baby.
I'm going to put on something that shows off how little I am and let my husband pick me up and have a picture of that to be my very favorite "after" photo.
I'm getting something pierced.
A new tattoo.
I want to hike the grand canyon.
I want to run a marathon.
I want to walk into a sporting goods store, gym, etc. without feeling like people are thinking "What's she doing here?"
I want to go to a nudist resort.
I want to be an inspiration to some people in my life who also need to make some healthy changes.
I want to be around to celebrate with my hubby on our 50th wedding anniversary.
I want to live long and prosper.