I know there are plenty of threads like this, but this one is about ME, doggone it!
My initial goal, a zillion years ago, was 140 (still overweight BMI). I never thought I'd actually get out of the "Obese" category at that point.
When I reached 158, which had previously been my lowest adult weight, I realized things were working an clicking, and I changed my goal to 135, which is the highest weight for normal BMI for my height.
This morning I weighed in at 138. Weight loss isn't easy in a lot of ways, but it's routine, and I'm comfortable doing it, and at this point my weekly losses have slowed down slightly but I haven't really plateaued at all. (Hope I'm not jinxing myself by saying that!)
At the same time, I'm still not physically where I want to be. I would love to tone up, of course, but also continue to lose. My belly, especiallly, is still pretty prominent - darn apple shape! I definitely could lose more without appearing "too skinny."
Reading a lot of posts here has kind of made me want to aim for the middle of the normal BMI range, which for my height would be around 120. But, once again, that feels SO far away. Instead of being 3 pounds from goal, I'm going to be 18! I know that's small potatoes in the grand scheme of things, but it feels like I keep pushing my own dream away from myself.
So here's my question: Should I lower my goal weight all a once, or go 5 pounds at a time? I know y'all can't make my decision for me, but I would love some thoughts.
Thanks!