Goal Weights? I started at 204

kelleyannclemons
kelleyannclemons Posts: 71 Member
edited January 5 in Motivation and Support
Hello,

I would like to know what a reasonable "next goal" should be. I thought I would be happy, but I'm not sure I'm as pleased with my size as I would like.

I'm 26 years old, 5'6", and started my journey at 204 lbs in April 2008. I didn't try much at first. I just dabbled with small lifestyle changes here and there. In July 2012, I wanted to put all of these changes to use and start losing serious weight. My starting weight was 185 lbs at the end of July. I started with a goal of getting down to 150 lbs (Have to start with some sort of a goal. I started here because I wanted something feasible to achieve.). I am now at 154 lbs and going strong. I love my diet (honestly!), and this site has really given the control freak in me something to do! I have always been told that people love the way I look, but I'm not sure the scale shows the same results that I would like to see. I'm still in size 13 juniors or 14 womens' jeans (haven't wanted to break down and buy more jeans...again). Dress size is a 12, so I'm sure I could get 11 juniors or 12 womens' jeans. I don't really hold my weight in one place, but I actually gain pretty evenly. I guess I just thought that I would be smaller at this weight than I actually am.

Sorry for a book of a post, I just figured I'd give some background and see if anyone had ideas on what I should base my decision on.

Thanks all.

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  • laceybrobie
    laceybrobie Posts: 495 Member
    I am 5'3" and started at 228. Currently at 193.2. My goal is 145. But I have mini goals til I get there. I am a size 14/15 right now and hope to be a 10 or so.

    After 145 I dint care so much for weight but going to target body fat.
  • cindl24
    cindl24 Posts: 178
    Honestly, it's hard to say. I'd just do what you feel is best for you, so long as you don't go anorexic or anything.

    I'm shorter than you and started at 218. I have a goal of 140 for right now and will re-evaluate when I get there. I have a feeling that with my body type if I go much lower that I will look unhealthy. But I haven't been that weight in years, so who knows.
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