As I ring in the new year on January 1, 2008, it will be the first New Years that I can ever recall where I will be at a healthy weight - not morbidly obese, not obese and not even overweight. Just plain old HEALTHY and boy oh boy does it feel good. Tears are filling my eyes right now as I write this, that's just how incredible it is to me now that I am stopping to think about it. Wow. My goal therefore for 2008 and every single year after, is to always weigh somewhere in the low 120's. I don't ever want to spend another day of my life being at an unhealthy weight.
Wow, I am so inspired by all these posts! Amanda and Robin - can't wait to be where you two are at - how great is it to know that you are where you want to be!
I'm still trying to decide what my resolutions will look like, but I know that one of them will be to get to goal!
Thank you baffled. Not sure why I got so emotional - but I did.
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Originally Posted by practiceliving
Wow, I am so inspired by all these posts! Amanda and Robin - can't wait to be where you two are at - how great is it to know that you are where you want to be!
I'm still trying to decide what my resolutions will look like, but I know that one of them will be to get to goal!
I can't wait for you to get where you want to be as well. And you know what, 2008 IS the year to do it. Good luck to you!!
My 2008 goal is to get to 138. That will make my weight loss total 100. I don't know if it is going to be possible as I have a bigger frame (but I'm beginning to think I just deceived myself into thinking I'm "big boned" cause I was such a big girl!), but we shall see...I'm shooting for 138 in 2008.
Most of 2007 hasn't been a good year so I can't wait to see the back of it and enjoy 2008.
Main goal for 2008 is to get to target weight which is possible if I manage to stay focust.
I have a mini goal which is to get into a 14/16 bikini for holiday in May and buy some nice clothes as this will be the first holiday me and hubby have ever been on without the kids (Its only taken almost 18 years).
The bikini I'm planning on wearing is hanging up on the front of my wardrobe to keep me motivated (but I completley blew it this month) so as of Saturday which is the 1st of December I need to get my act together and lose a few pounds and be very careful over Xmas which I know is going to be a killer for me.
I have no idea how much I weigh right now and won't know until jan when I see the doc, I know that it's around if not under 263, cuz I have gone down a pant size so I dunno how much I've lost. Anyhow, I want to get down to 190 this year. I remember 190, ha, it was amazing compared ot 275! (my high weight) I had lost 70 lbs on atkins and then gained it back on this medication I was taking. augh!
It is very inspiring to read everyone else's goals. It is invigorating.
My goals:
--- get down to 145 lbs.
--- get a handle on my credit card spending, only use it for emergencies (this may mean cutting up my cards)
--- skip school less
--- clean the house once a week (this one is a tough one, I wish I had the money for a cleaning person!)
Weight wise:
1) Lose weight SLOWLY. I'm tempted to really slash the calories and see more progress, but I'm holding onto the idea that slow and steady will win the race for me. I'm tempted to set a goal to take off X about of weight by a certain date, but instead I want to focus on healthy eating, good portions and feeling better.
2) Learn more about nutrition
3) Continue eating at least 6-8 servings of veggies and fruit per day.
4) Learn how to cook 10 new veggies. My local co-op has rows of things I don't ever eat because I have no idea how to cook it. (This week, I tried squash with a bit omega 3 butter---good stuff, who knew!)
4) Lower my LDL level (currently 230 yikes).
5) Lower my triglyceride level (currently 161).
6) Raise my HDL (currently 48)
Exercise wise:
1) Continue interval walking 4-5 days (3-6 hrs total) per week.
2) Research and start a weight training plan.
I would like to get to goal, but I will be very happy if the end of 2008 sees me at the same weight I am now.
I want to strengthen my good eating habits. I have done really well with this so far, and another year should really set the habits.
I need to be more regular with the exercise. I wish I could find some way to make myself enjoy it - so far, I just don't. Even if exercise doesn't help me lose weight, it is good for me and I know it!
- Reach my goal weight. I'm a little more than halfway there, and I lost all that weight this past year, so it's doable.
- Continue exercising and toning my body through weight training, and joining a gym so I have more access to weights.
- Going to my friend's wedding next Summer and looking good in the little red dress that hangs in my closet.
- Being more careful with my spending, and getting out of debt.
- Getting more involved in sports and meeting more people and basically HAVING FUN!!!
