What if...? (Goals)

hush7hush
hush7hush Posts: 2,273 Member
edited October 5 in Chit-Chat
If weight were not a measurement of progress, what would your ultimate goal really be?

AND, what would your goal be if numbers in general were completely relevant?

For me, my ultimate goal would be to be able to put on ANY exercise video, and complete the entire workout with no breaks. :)
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  • interesting topic :D

    ultimate goal would be to be able to looked at as a strong woman, but with respect. I don't want to be called skinny or made fun of because of my size/age anymore!

    Also to just look defined :] I don't care about numbers all that much now really xD
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    To be ripped
    To squat around 2x my body weight
    To run 10 miles

    Who cares about weight, really?
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    Honestly weight numbers don't mean much to me at this point. I'm trying to get some decent abs and that's my main goal, other than becoming stronger with more endurance.
  • I'd want to be able to just fit into size 6 jeans without the bulge and be able to shake my arms without that jiggle.
  • Eponine7
    Eponine7 Posts: 161
    I would really like to get rid of my lower belly pouch!

    I do care about numbers, too, unfortunately. I want to be in the "normal" range for my height.
  • fromaquasar
    fromaquasar Posts: 811 Member
    Weight shouldn't be your ultimate measure of progress! You should be worried about your health, your fitness, the way your clothes fit, what you look like in the mirror, what you look like with your clothes off ;) how STRONG you feel, how much further you can go waaaaay more than some stupid number on a scale.

    Read this http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/ please - and decide if you want to be 117 pound Staci or 141 pound Staci . Death to scales! :P x
  • sullivann
    sullivann Posts: 199 Member
    I want to do advanced yoga poses.
    Also to fit in size 8 jeans. :)
  • k2quiere
    k2quiere Posts: 4,151 Member
    I want to be able to dance all night in 4-inch heels and still able to walk normally the next day...that is all!
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    I'd want to be able to just fit into size 6 jeans without the bulge and be able to shake my arms without that jiggle.
    It's going to be quite a sight when you hit that goal, walking all over, flailing your arms about, showing off. :laugh:
  • NancyAnne1960
    NancyAnne1960 Posts: 500 Member
    My goal is to get my blood sugar count LOW, and reverse the diabetes. I'm there, I just need to keep it up - FOR LIFE!!
  • wrevhn
    wrevhn Posts: 864 Member
    to have a round butt, and be able to kick butt. lol. I'd like to learn more about kickboxing and be good. and i'd like to get close to looking like biel, despite the 4" height dif. I'd like to be able to sprint without feeling dead after.
  • PennyNickel14
    PennyNickel14 Posts: 749 Member
    1. Be able to do a tri
    2. Do a headstand in Yoga
    3. do a full back bend (again)
    4. A chin up without my leg on the chair
  • Agito
    Agito Posts: 45 Member
    Fitness goals! I want to be faster, stronger, and have more stamina.

    I'm just getting started with weights and found out I can only lift the bars with now plates on it, it also takes me 3.5 hours to bike 35 miles. :indifferent:
  • strongnotskinny121
    strongnotskinny121 Posts: 329 Member
    I go by weight just because it is a much more tangible goal than what I really want. But since you asked......I want to feel comfortable in my own body and feel like I look good. I want to like what I see. I'm not really worried about what size I am or what my weight is. I told myself before I started that if I ever reached the point that I didn't think I needed to lose anymore (before I hit my weight goal) that I would stop. I doubt that will happen, but if it does, I will. I would also like to be able to run a 5k.

    I love so many of your goals, everyone. I want to be able to do a whole workout video with out pausing also. I also want to do advanced yoga poses (Tried and fell on my *kitten*. lol) No poochy belly!

    Good Luck Everyone on achieving all of your goals!
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    Fitness goals! I want to be faster, stronger, and have more stamina.

    I'm just getting started with weights and found out I can only lift the bars with now plates on it, it also takes me 3.5 hours to bike 35 miles. :indifferent:
    You are making far more progress than the guy sitting at home just thinking about this! :drinker:
  • baisleac
    baisleac Posts: 2,019 Member
    If weight were not a measurement of progress, what would your ultimate goal really be?

    AND, what would your goal be if numbers in general were completely relevant?

    For me, my ultimate goal would be to be able to put on ANY exercise video, and complete the entire workout with no breaks. :)

    1) Same as my goal is now - 19-21% bodyfat

    2) No numbers at all? I'd want to be able to see visible muscle AND have all the abilities necessary to survive the zombie apocalypse.
  • I'd want to be able to just fit into size 6 jeans without the bulge and be able to shake my arms without that jiggle.
    It's going to be quite a sight when you hit that goal, walking all over, flailing your arms about, showing off. :laugh:

    That is my plan too! xD
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    My ultimate goal is to like my thighs. That's pretty much it.
  • hush7hush
    hush7hush Posts: 2,273 Member
    Some awesome goals!
  • mcintyrekn
    mcintyrekn Posts: 55 Member
    My ultimate goal? Just to feel beautiful, whether anyone else thinks it or not.
  • skierxjes
    skierxjes Posts: 926 Member
    My ultimate goal? Just to feel beautiful, whether anyone else thinks it or not.

    This. I want to see myself as a beautiful woman and not Mrs Potato Head
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    My ultimate goal would be to finish IM Kona in under 12 hours.
  • ebaymommy
    ebaymommy Posts: 1,067 Member
    My ultimate goal would be to finish IM Kona in under 12 hours.

    Awesome goal!

    I would like to qualify for the Boston Marathon. I've done 4 full marathons but I still need to take about 20 min. off my time to get a BQ.
  • shanolap
    shanolap Posts: 1,204 Member
    To do unassisted ring dips and handstand pushups.
  • cofakid
    cofakid Posts: 213 Member
    Weight shouldn't be your ultimate measure of progress! You should be worried about your health, your fitness, the way your clothes fit, what you look like in the mirror, what you look like with your clothes off ;) how STRONG you feel, how much further you can go waaaaay more than some stupid number on a scale.

    Read this http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/ please - and decide if you want to be 117 pound Staci or 141 pound Staci . Death to scales! :P x

    I really liked that article thanks for linking it.

    As for my goals im still really trying to work out what i want and how to get it.

    I know i dont want to feel fat/look fat. I want to look good and be happy with how i look. i want to shock others!

    I reallly want to be a fitness junkie as well, someone who gets up early and goes for runs and eats right (and i am glad to say i am finally on my way there and being more of a fitness junkie then i was before)

    i dont really know what size i want to be, or how i want to look, or how i CAN look, i just know i want to be slimmer and happier with my body.

    and id like to be able to walk up the damn sairs at the station that i walk every day without getting puffed! id like to be able to run 5km and well just be a fitter me!
  • i_love_vinegar
    i_love_vinegar Posts: 2,092 Member
    My ultimate goal would be to be smaller than I am now (Shana from Shakugan no Shana or Taiga from Tora Dora size).

    1_aisaka_taiga_crossover_shakugan_n.jpg Realized I have this pic of both girls together haha!!

    With numbers as relevant, I guessed this to be at 80-85 pounds.
  • mcintyrekn
    mcintyrekn Posts: 55 Member
    My ultimate goal would be to be smaller than I am now (Shana from Shakugan no Shana or Taiga from Tora Dora size).

    1_aisaka_taiga_crossover_shakugan_n.jpg Realized I have this pic of both girls together haha!!

    With numbers as relevant, I guessed this to be at 80-85 pounds.


    You want to look like a cartoon character? hmmmm....
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
    To run a marathon!
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    To be ripped
    To squat around 2x my body weight
    To run 10 miles

    Who cares about weight, really?

    pretty much this, plus to finish a triathlon. weight is just a number.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    My ultimate goal would be to be smaller than I am now (Shana from Shakugan no Shana or Taiga from Tora Dora size).

    pic of both girls together haha!!

    With numbers as relevant, I guessed this to be at 80-85 pounds.
    You want to look like a cartoon character? hmmmm....
    More concerning: You want to weigh 80-85 pounds?
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