Do you have unusual goals?

Mythril

Most of the time when you think of goals it's something like "50 lbs" or "5lbs by next week." My goals are a little different.

Hit 315
Be under 300 lbs.
Be able to wear jeans again.
Be able to reach my toes to paint them and trim my toenails.
Be able to hug my knees.
Be able to be picked up by my husband.
Be able to cross my legs.
Reach my goal!
Wear a bikini. (That's an after goal thing.)

See. Not so much numbers (Except in the beginning) as in achievements. Anyone with similar goals?

LassoOfTruth

Sort of, most of my goals are number oriented, but some aren't.

1. Be able to run for 2 miles, straight, no stopping.
2. Be thin/healthy enough to wear a certain outfit I already have picked out.
3. Run a full marathon (this one is WAY into the future)

^ Those are not number associated. Then there's hit 100 pounds lost. Hit 115 lost, putting me at my HS senior weight... and so forth.

yaseyuku

I have weight goals, exercise goals (for example, find an exercise I actually like), and NSV goals (many of which, including fitting into my dream shorts, I've recently reached).

honsi

To beat my friend at arm wrestling.
And then pick him up with one hand and triumphantly throw him across the room.

lollie_789uk

To have my husband pick me up is something I am aiming for. And to feel comfortable.. Ahem, on top during sex.

BIGSeanM

Hi all,

My biggest goal right now is to one day live a VERY active life with my family. I have VERY overweight, but my not so secret dream is to one day be able to complete a Triathlon.

Wow, you know, this is a great post because it really has me thinking. I need to make a list of activities that I WILL do one day. I have to change my mindset from worrying about a number on the scale, rather than mostly concerning myself with activities that will be fun, and that will keep me healthy just by doing them.

BIG Sean

RaggedyPond

To not see fat rolls from my bra.

Boogage

I don't think I ever really had any unusual goals. I just wanted to be healthier and look nicer so I felt more like the pre mummy me. Now I'm approaching my goal I just really want to reach it and keep toning in the hope that I'll be able to wear a bikini next summer.

tsikkz

My biggest goal was to be able to jump into my boyfriends arms with no warning and have him be able to lift me.

Now its kind of annoying because he can just scoop me up despite my protests from whatever im doing and cart me off to the bedroom, haha :P

lilbearzmom

This is a great way to look at goal setting, because every single one of them are 100% attainable and realistic. Goals like "I want to lose ten pounds in two weeks" is 1) possible, but no guarantee and 2) not realistic. Setting goals like that might set you up for failure in the end.

Ophidion

I love physical performance and would love to reach Cirque du Soleil level of fitness and performance.

My current goal which I think is achievable are muscleups.

BeccaBollons

I want to do a pull-up. Or 5!

StripedSmoker

1. Not feel the annoying wobble when I walk
2. Not getting fat like a lot of relatives of mine sadly are
3. Run 2 miles without stopping
4. Not feel ashamed when showing my belly in public (bikini etc.)
5. Be fit for the zombie apocalypse!

jdad1

To bring Sexy back!!!

mamosh81

my goals was like this when i started also now they are more number oriented

- no more backpain in the morning (done)
- be able to put on socks (done)
- not running out of breath putting on shoes (done)
- be able to cross my legs (done)
- fit into my old jeans (not done)

3foldchord

I want to do a pull-up. Or 5!

This is on my list of goals, too.

To average 22% body fat.

To successfully finish the Strong lift program.

To go for a long bike ride. Maybe 10 miles.

rainghirl

I lost 28lbs and got to the size I wanted to be, now I'd like to be able to do a fell run. I had a go the other day, but was really out of breath going up hill and had to give up half way in. I've started training for it by building some more hills into my general runs and pushing myself a lot harder.

SheilaG1963

To be able to get on my horse without using the tailgate of the truck!

JessieNeutronGirlGenius

My goals are very important!

1. Be under 130 and maintain it
2. Take a spin class and not die...
3. Wake up earlier and go to bed earlier
4. Run more than one mile without stopping

lesspaul

Hmm. My goals are energy, endurance, strength, flexibility, and looking good for my wife. Overall the key aspects of health.


My _measurement_ of progress toward these goals involves numbers. I look in the mirror and assess how many pounds I need to lose, and make my best guess as to what weight that will be.

I know I want to build muscle. I track how many lifts of how many pounds.

This keeps me motivated an on track.
Same with cardio and heart rate.
Same with how close my fingers get to my toes when I bend over.
Same with belt size.

I doubt most people have numbers as their true goals, with perhaps the exception of those involved in physical competition of one sort or another. (And that competition can be with one's self -- setting PRs etc)

acogg

I want to be able to do a full push up. Just one. I keep working my arms and shoulders, but can't quite seem to get there. Maybe this morning will be the day.

Evilmuffin666

First Goal is to weigh less than my dog!!!!!! Kinda unusual I guess.

Zylahe

To get rid of the knee pain.
Be able to do a cin up
Thighs 55cm
Waist 70 cm
Look fantastic in a bikini by xmas
Run 5km in 30 mins
Be able to do a human flagpole

GamerGirly

To have my husband pick me up is something I am aiming for. And to feel comfortable.. Ahem, on top during sex.

Totally agree...
Feeling apprehensive during sex.. especially when on top..
Serious lack of confidence.. (Most likely a huge turn off for the hubby)

getitamb

I like to set goals that are daily. I like to see if I can do certain goals daily. How many meals I can eat, or how long I can worout. My favorite thing to do is buy an outfit and try to fit into it at a certain time.

SteffieMark

A lot of my goals were similar to yours. On my list are/were...

Stef's Top Ten Reasons for Losing Weight

10. To look in a mirror without being sad. I look and smile again!
9. Tying my shoes without being winded. It's nice to not ask hubby or son to help me.
8. Give myself a pedicure...comfortably. Do it weekly now!
7. Cross my legs at my actual knees, not an ankle across a knee...comfortably.
6. To regain my self esteem...It's returning more and more each day!
5. To like and eventually love myself again...I'm pretty fond of me now!
4. To have no more back pain...It's mostly gone now, unless I really overdo it.
3. To wear sleeveless tops without feeling self conscious! Finally started, recently.
2. To regain my personality, it had changed so much due to self esteem issues...I'm Back!
And the number 1 reason...To Look Good NAKED!

Only one of my goals involved a number and that was basically to lose 112 pounds. I am so close now that I even wonder if I really need to lose the last 7. But, I will!

I gave myself a ton of motivation to reach my goal. At size 22, I started creating a wardrobe in size 6.I just knew that I would make it if I believed in myself and worked for it. I have sewed 49 new outfits since last May. I can wear them all now. It helped me so much!

Mythril

To beat my friend at arm wrestling.
And then pick him up with one hand and triumphantly throw him across the room.

That is an admirable goal. Please when you accomplish this record yourself doing it and put it on the internet for my viewing pleasure.

Trueray

To go 2,3 rounds in bed.

Mythril

A lot of my goals were similar to yours. On my list are/were...

Stef's Top Ten Reasons for Losing Weight

10. To look in a mirror without being sad. I look and smile again!
9. Tying my shoes without being winded. It's nice to not ask hubby or son to help me.
8. Give myself a pedicure...comfortably. Do it weekly now!
7. Cross my legs at my actual knees, not an ankle across a knee...comfortably.
6. To regain my self esteem...It's returning more and more each day!
5. To like and eventually love myself again...I'm pretty fond of me now!
4. To have no more back pain...It's mostly gone now, unless I really overdo it.
3. To wear sleeveless tops without feeling self conscious! Finally started, recently.
2. To regain my personality, it had changed so much due to self esteem issues...I'm Back!
And the number 1 reason...To Look Good NAKED!

Only one of my goals involved a number and that was basically to lose 112 pounds. I am so close now that I even wonder if I really need to lose the last 7. But, I will!

I gave myself a ton of motivation to reach my goal. At size 22, I started creating a wardrobe in size 6.I just knew that I would make it if I believed in myself and worked for it. I have sewed 49 new outfits since last May. I can wear them all now. It helped me so much!

A lot of your goals are things that I want but didn't think of. Like getting my old personality back. I was never skinny. In high school I was around 260lbs. But I was friendly and outgoing, people liked me, I thought of other people first and all that. Now I'm grouchy, bitter and I don't want to be seen anywhere. So yeah, I want to have that old person back again! And looking in the mirror and not crying is another one. That goes hand in hand with looking good naked. Because I can't look at myself in the mirror before I jump into the shower or I cry.

rumplesnat

I had the same goals when I started out at 351#s. I've accomplished everything you have listed and so much more. You can do it!!!! :bigsmile:

Gwen_B

To get rid of cellulite, is that even possible???? I have tried it all!!