I'm trying a new approach this year; I'm looking at this journey as semesters in school because I could always figure out how to do something for short time frames and get it done when I had to. So, my first mini-goal is 207.5 by 3/15/10. Even if I get all B's in my "classes", it's better than the F's I'm getting now. Here we go!

Hey. Thats a great way to look at it. I know you'll succeed. Good luck!

Kee

Mini goals really help me. It was scary for me to think "I have 43lbs to lose"...it's much easier to think "if I can lose 15lbs once, I can do it three times."

Good luck with your goals!

I never did mini-goals but wish I had, they're pretty cool.

Personally I like the ones that are more personal and interesting vs. just a #, like mkendrick' sin the previous post.

What was I thinking - 7.5 lbs in a month? I've only been "trying" for 3 days and I'm dying here. OK> I have to stay positive and keep the eye on the goal. It's like studying for a test or doing a school project - I have to work on it a little everyday because I can't afford to cram in the end (like I used to in school). Thanks for the replies and positive thoughts - keep sending the positive vibes my way. I'll need them.

7.5lbs in a month is totally doable! That's less than 2lbs/week. Just keep focused. It's like studying for an exam... you're much more likely to ace the test if you study a little bit every day for a month!