You are all so helpful! I was thinking the same kinds of things, though I never really know exactly what I am doing.
Jayde – I do exercise goals too! I hadn’t looked at it that way, but it is one of the few things I have control over! I started this with the intention of taking better care of myself and increasing my self-esteem, no matter my weight. I'm not paying too much attention to food or calories, just trying to eat better and see where that gets me (and what I learn along the way!). I have done so many diets and lost both the weight and the battle!
Lady Jackyl – I am focused on “easy” maintenance. I don’t want to eat 3 carrot sticks a day to stay there!
I do, however, want to look at charts and not be in the overweight category for once. I created an excel spreadsheet that tracks my weight, exercise and water consumption. I have 10 pound goals set at reasonable intervals (based on a loss of 2 pounds per week). It definatly helps me see progress, even though sometimes I don’t feel it.
Margarita – I think that you are absolutely right! Last time I lost weight on a “diet”, I got to 160 and never could get to 159 or less. I tried and tried, eventually getting discouraged (and here I am today). To tell the truth, I felt good at 160! I shouldn’t have put so much pressure on myself.
veggielover – AHHHH, maintenance. What a concept! I’ll get there!
Thank you all for your quick replies, this place is awesome!