New to MFP - Looking for suggestions on mini-goals

CheerCoachAmy

Hi Everyone! I joined MFP one week ago when I was searching for a free food diary app for my blackberry. I feel like I was handed a gift when I downloaded MFP! I have already lost 3 pounds (which is more than I've lost in the past 7 years) and I've never committed to healthy eating until seven days ago. So far, it's working... and I am ecstatic! I still have a LONG way to go and am hoping for some guidance from people who have successfully lost more than 20 or 40 pounds.

I see many people post their starting weight, current weight, goal weight. Along with mini goals, dates and rewards. I am curious to know what people have found most successful for them with their "in-between goals"? I know where I want to end up, just not sure what to look for on the path to getting there.

Any feedback is appreciated!

Amy :happy:

rileamoyer

If you are going to reward for weight loss be sensible (e.g. 5 lbs a month loss is really a good rate). Set your mini goals at achievable increments with appropriate rewards (e.g. manicure, shopping trip etc.). Good luck!

Xaspar

I picked basic milestones... Starting weight was 181 ... so first goal was below 170, second is below 160 and final is 150
I have been lower than 150before and I tend to look too skinny so will be happy there. Secondary goal set is time frames. My goal for the first milestone was by the end of April ( met) ... Second is before I go on summer vacation with my family in Florida in Mid-June (working on it) and final goal is to be at my target weight AND ready for a 5K by the time autumn comes around. Holding off on the 5K training right now due to an injury, but looking forward to getting back out on the road soon. I will sign up for the 5K a few months in advance as an incentive.