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RachaelWinston

So after about a year I have lost 30lbs and reached the first goal weight I set for myself! Yay! But as my journey progressed I have altered my goals and I have another 10-15 pounds to go. I look and feel great I just would like to lose more. So my question is when have y'all felt you are "done" or really ready for maintenance?

elisa123gal

I like how you made one goal..reached it..and now set another one. I wonder if smaller goals that are obtainable. Good luck as you go down the home stretch.

RachaelWinston

Thanks! Right now my focus is on breaking out of the 40's so small chunks at a time. I just hope I feel done when I get there.

Lesley_007

OH YAY! I have way more to lose than that. I's go by BMI and start setting goals that way.

csillabrimer978

RachaelWinston wrote: »

So after about a year I have lost 30lbs and reached the first goal weight I set for myself! Yay! But as my journey progressed I have altered my goals and I have another 10-15 pounds to go. I look and feel great I just would like to lose more. So my question is when have y'all felt you are "done" or really ready for maintenance?

I'm 5'1 and I was 169lb. My original goal was 121 , but when I got there I realized my I still had my belly fat! I really want to lose the belly fat, so my next goal is 110 lb. My belly only just started to disappear after I got under 120lb, so I think it just depends. I'll be Done after this for sure, I want to look slim but not anorexic skinny lol , there is a thin line

RachaelWinston

Yeah it's still the belly fat that I'm fighting too! It's good too hear it will eventually go down if I stay the course!

tihi18

If you lift weights you can probably get rid of the belly fat without losing any more weight...I have a long way to go but I remember when I was active duty, lifting and having a flat belly after kids at 136. I'm 5'3. Totally different story now but it can be done.

RachaelWinston

I want to try and start lifting and soon I'll be moving to an apartment with a nice gym so hopefully I'll be able to make that happen!

DStroyNKonker

I really think when you're on a weight loss journey and see results, your goals will continue to shift and you'll never really feel "done". You become amazed at what you are capable of and you jeep pushing yourself. First it's hitting a number on the scale, then it's working on becoming more defined, then it's getting stronger, or faster or getting through a race or competition. It's so addictive. I'm happy that you hit a really big goal and I wish you many more accomplishments!

tottie_07

DStroyNKonker wrote: »

I really think when you're on a weight loss journey and see results, your goals will continue to shift and you'll never really feel "done". You become amazed at what you are capable of and you jeep pushing yourself. First it's hitting a number on the scale, then it's working on becoming more defined, then it's getting stronger, or faster or getting through a race or competition. It's so addictive. I'm happy that you hit a really big goal and I wish you many more accomplishments!

Exactly this!

RachaelWinston

That sounds great! And it makes me feel better that I won't lose motivation and goals when I reach the ultimate scale goal. My goals will just change

sceleratis

My goal weight changed many times in the two years it took me to get where I am now. I started at 199 and told myself I'd be done at 155. Which turned into 150. Then 145. Then 140. I weighed in today at 138. At this point, I am no longer concerned with losing weight but gaining muscle so now that number needs to start going UP. I guess my point is that every time I reached a goal, I made a new one, which I think is a big part of this whole journey. You always keep going to see where you end up and find out how far you can push yourself.