[caitybates]

Hello everyone! I am somewhat new to this forum and I totally love it. I am just beginning my weight loss journey and I am trying to set a goal for my birthday, April 6. I am living in Germany right now and my parents are coming for a visit and I really want to surprise them with a healthier me, and also what a great birthday present that would be to give myself . However I've tried doing this in the past and I always give myself ridiculous goals and I always set myself up for disappointment. My current weight is 204,s o what would be a reasonable goal for me to reach by April 6? Not necessarily an easy goal, but one that is possible with hard work and, of course, healthy.

[cdawnfine]

They say a safe and healthy weight loss is 1 to 2 pounds per week, that said you left out some information such as your age and height. We need to learn to set our selves up for success, not faluire. Rather than say I want to loose X amount of weight by a certain date try changing it too I want to excersise X amount of days per week.

[caitybates]

oh im 20 and 5'4''. yes i know all that, but it's just nice to have something to work towards and something to be excited about.

[kalikat003]

If I were in your situation. I would im for around 190~ and if you get below that I would be super excited!

You can do it with the right attitude, eating and exercise!!! Good luck!! =]

[jahjah1223]

I say just stick to plan and surprise yourself without even putting a goal!