Having just recently set my mind to finally get real about my weight and to do something about it, my first mini goal will be to lose 10lb by Valentine's Day. Not much but it's a start. We have to start somewhere, right?

Thats an awesome goal Frawnie! Yeah we all have to start somewhere for sure, and I think its way better to start off with small and achievable targets! 10lbs by Valentines Day will be a great achievement! Good luck Frawnie keep us all updated how it goes!

I've been thinking about rewards when goals are met but right now, just reaching the goal will be reward enough!

I can do this: one meal at a time, one day at a time, beating one craving at a time.

Today's NSV was going to the fridge and looking for something to eat and not finding anything worth the calories. I really wasn't hungry anyway. It was more out of habit to eat something at this time of night.

Again: I can do this!!! I just need to keep telling myself that!

Thats what I keep telling myself One meal at a time, one day at a time ! I had to restart this weight loss journey after the holidays coz I actually gained weight, but this time determined to stick it through and see it til the end, no matter how long it takes!
I come on the forums and go through the goal pages, especially the ones with pics coz they are really motivational. I also have a look at youtube videos of people showing before and afters of their weight loss journeys. If they can do it we can too!

I love the attitude! Stay focused and committed and the results will follow! Good luck.

10lbs by Valentine's Day is an excellent goal! Very achievable too!

Your post above where you wrote "not finding anything worth the calories" really spoke to me. I count calories and treat them like money (goofy I know). I won't "spend" my calories on something not worth it as I feel like I'm wasting money! So my 1200 calories a day is like $1200 and I'm not wasting $200 on a mini bag of Doritos.

Who says we dieters can't be a little insane sometimes?

Love your nic - "Last Straw" - I feel that's where I am, too. And I am going to remember your money analogy. I've counted calories all my adult life (even when I was putting way too many in!! ) I never realized the number of carbs that was being shoveled in there, too. Now I'll be counting them to and learning how not to spend so many!!

I made this name after going through a really bad time a few months ago. I have an old account that was the "old me", I've been here for a few years.

I regained 60lbs of the 150 I lost. I decided I'm getting rid of this excess weight once and for all. I've lost almost 20 of the 60 so far and I'm determined to get the rest off. If I don't, I'm afraid I'll go back up to my original weight (pushing 350).

I think you'll like thinking of your calories as money. It makes it fun and really puts a value to it.

I look forward to reading more of your posts. This is a great place for support, motivation and when we need them, hugs.

I can't officially have a signature yet so I thought I'd try to post my sticker this way. I hope I can remember to change it! and this is what my new scales at home say!! So I've met my NSV goal already!!

Awesome, congrats!! Imagine what you can do between now and Valentine's Day! 17 more days!

I'm so happy for you! Nice ticker too!

My mini goal for this week is to workout 3-4 times! If I complete my mini goals for the whole month then I reward myself with some shopping a buy myself a new outfit!

Just got back from my WI and I am 9 lbs down from last week's WI. Woohoo, me!!!! I guess I better think of another mini goal!

The first mini goal was more than "met" by Valentine's Day! I guess I didn't really believe that I could do this IP thing. Now I know I really can!
My new mini goal is to show a 35 pound loss by April 10, the day we leave for a 2 wk roadtrip through SW UT and the surrounding area.