How many targets do you have ?

Babieseverywhere

My current stats are as follows

38 yo
5' 4"
185 lbs which is 13 stone 3 lbs in UK terms

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So my current weight targets are as follows

1. Lose 3lbs to be under 13 stone i.e. 182 lbs
2. Lose another 2lbs to be at 180 lbs my next official target
3. Lose another 5lbs to be 'overweight' in BMI terms i.e. 175 lbs*
etc etc

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Then I have exercise targets

1. Improve PB for 5K of 39m6s
2. Increase long run back to 8.5 miles and eventually 10 miles
3. Do high intensity version of ALL Zumba moves.
4. Start body weight exercise

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I also have random targets

1. Fit into a size 14 jeans (uk size)
2. Smaller bra than chest 38'
3. Body fat lower than 43%, ultimately less than 30%
4. Eat less fat/sugar
5. Eat more veg/fruit

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I find all these targets useful. I like having loads of things to shoot for and I feel I am frequently meeting some goal. OK, I doubt I will meet ALL my goals as I am always adding new ones, LOL. But having many targets improves my motivation, I think !

Do you aim for one target OR do you have loads of targets at the same time like me ?

PS * My target on my ticker, I really want to be overweight by BMI...10lbs and three targets away.

whittlelauraann

I always am making new targets lol. I find it really helps to have short term goals. My longer term goal had been 159 which would put me in the normal bmi range for my height but I don't know when I will be there so for right now I have mini goals like 180 before the end of the month of November and at least 175 by Christmas (although my stretched goal for hear end was to be at 169 if I can make that!).

Heck when I started though I was just hoping to be under 200 lbs... But did that and am still going lol.

whittlelauraann

Oh and I'm 31 and 5'7"

changingforthegood

I also have set many "targets" for myself:

I have a 10lb target.. Each ten pounds i lose, when I hit that target, I know that I am never to go over that target again.

Then i have fitness targets,
1. Increasing my running, and running time
2. Working harder each day on workouts, pushing the limits and feeling better

And i have Body Targets:
1. Lose the belly
2. Thinner and leaner thighs
3. Fit into a size 8
4. Be able to wear a swimsuit without HAVING to wear a coverup and big baggy shorts lol

nikilis

I've got a list. its long.

I've been practicing at archery class.

I'm gonna go totally hunger games on their a***.

lol

trophywife24

Archery is a lot harder than it looks, I think

I always have new goals. My weight loss goals were always jeans sizes, intead of numbers. I wanted to be a non-tight 14, a 12, a 10, ultimate goal of 8 and am now in the 6/8 limbo because I'm under my goal but still working.

Now my goal is bikini ready by next summer. I'm happy with my weight per the scale, I'm just a squishpot in some places and am getting in shape. I'd like to maybe loose about 8 more pounds and put back on some lean muscle. We'll see. Looking good in clothes is one thing (check. done that), but looking good undressed...... different game.

OddballExtreme

I just turned 38 Thursday and I'm 5'4" tall.

Since getting diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in January, I've already met several goals:

1. 43 pounds LOST since January 26, 2012.
2. Down from US Size 16 to Size 10 (and possibly 8).
3. Down from Extra Large/2X to Medium on shirts and blouses.
4. I can walk nearly 3 1/2 miles in just over an hour and NOT be out of breath.

I do have other goals, though.

1. Try C25K (Not being able to jog at all to hopefully jogging 30 minutes within 8-9 weeks).
2. Maybe start bowling again but ONLY for fun, no league playing.
3. Get down to 130 pounds (I'm at 138 now)
4. Continue to be healthy and not be tempted by people to overeat.
5. Lose enough flab around my stomach. Don't worry, I just want to flatten the abs enough, not go for washboard or perfect abs.
6. Live with Type 2 Diabetes for the rest of my life but not worry about it so much.
7. When eating out, AVOID the fried and fatty foods as much as possible (I'm so glad restaurant websites offer nutritional info to make the choices much easier!).

It'll be one year since that diagnosis...right on my brother's birthday the 26th. At least I have time now to start taking care of myself, and I'll keep going for the rest of my life.

flatblade

I had two targets and today I officially made the first one. The first target was to lose 60 pounds and here I am. Secondly, I wanted to gradually lose 40 more, which I am starting today.

That's not the whole story. I had a motivation for every ten pounds and will continue to view each ten pound increment as a sub-goal.

ckish

I don't really think in terms of "targets", I've been asked several times what my goal weight is and I can't say I have a specific number. I have a ballpark range but trust I wil now when I get there. Just yesterday I was talking to my husband about people on MFP going on "maintenance" once they hit their GW. I told him I am eating and exercising like I want to for the rest of my life which is why I don't use terms like I am on a diet. I eat and exercise to be healthy. Losing weight and becoming more fit is a by product of my lifestyle not the end goal. Focusing on improving my lifestyle and taking better care of myself mentally and physically has been more successful for me than trying to "lose weight". I am not losing weight as rapidly as other people (only 2-3 lbs a month). I've talked to a couple of Dr's to see if I should be more aggressive in trying to lose weight quicker like I see so many others doing. They've all said that I should keep doing what I am doing and not try to lose weight faster than I am. I didn't put the weight on in a year and I won't take it off in a year. I am not hungry or tired and I feel good. For me, I would not be able to "di-et" successfully so I need to be on a "Live-It"!

MaryJane_8810002

I have real basic targets:

Goals:
Goal 1: 250 √
Goal 2: 230 √
Goal 3 :225 √
Goal 4: 210
Goal 5: 200
Goal 6: 180
Goal 7: 170
Goal 8: 160
Goal 9: 150

BonyToni

How many targets do you have? Me, I set very few targets for myself. I make them realistically achievable. That way, I have a great chance of success and can feel good about myself and my achievements. This in turn, continues to motivate me to achieve the next target.

I am trying to put on weight so my goal iis to achieve a one pound gain a week. My longer-term goal is to achieve 6 more pounds by Xmas. So, if I only manage to maintain my weight one week, I can still achieve my longer-term goal.

Anyone setting too many goals for themselves is, in my opinion, setting themselves up to fail. Why would you want to put so much pressure on yourself?

Maryjane_88, the lady with the basic goals. She has the right idea. I do a similar thing but I just take it a step further. If I was in her situation, I would set a realistic target date for the first goal only. When achieved, I would then set a realistic date for the next milestone and so on.

Setting small short-term goals that you can achieve will make you achieve, keep you motivated and allow you to feel good about yourself:-)

We all have it in ourselves to make ourselves winners so dont set yourself up to fail. Why be cruel to yourself?

Best of luck with all your goals :-)

Babieseverywhere

Anyone setting too many goals for themselves is, in my opinion, setting themselves up to fail. Why would you want to put so much pressure on yourself?

Quite the opposite I have so many goals, so that I practically hit one or another target every week.

Of course I won't meet them all, but I will improve in one area or another with some effort

BarackMeLikeAHurricane

Just a few:

Lose six more pounds while getting enough protein.

Increase lifts. I want to be able to at least squat and deadlift twice my weight. I can dead lift twice bodyweight but only like 3 or 4 reps.

Hit 110lbs and start lean gains style bulking. Eat maintenance and get at least half of my calories from protein.