This "average" goal seems out of reach :-(

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  • icimani
    icimani Posts: 1,454 Member
    My advice: Pay no attention to all those graphs that say what you should weigh.

    Focus on feeling and looking healthy.
  • onyxgirl17
    onyxgirl17 Posts: 1,722 Member
    Don't cave!!!
  • justiney11213
    justiney11213 Posts: 4
    thank you all for your kind words and encouragement!!! and good luck to all of you and your weight loss journey!!!!
  • tinytasha7
    tinytasha7 Posts: 86 Member
    Average is not YOU. I would keep the highest number as your long term goal, but don't just look at that. You want smaller goals along the way to focus on. WHEN you get to that highest number, see how you feel. If you feel you can stand to lose a few more (that's a pretty huge range, btw...usually I get a 10 lb range), then go ahead and do so. You can also consult with your doctor to get his/her opinion as well.

    I stayed up over 300 lbs because I could not see anything but needing to lose 150+ lbs. Now, I have measurement and 5 lb weight targets for short term goals. I also include other goals for the total lifestyle change, including consistent meal planning, taking time to prepare decent, low calorie meals, organization around the house, etc.

    When you make your goals easy to attain, then it's easier to reach them when it gets harder.

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