What are some of you non-weight goals?

Libb3C
Libb3C Posts: 56 Member
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I am nearing a normal BMI range (less than 2 lbs!!). I would love to move deeper in to that range but would like to also have some non-weight goals. I am having a DEXA scan on Monday and am planning a body fat % goal also in the normal range. I feel great and no meds so those are goals already accomplished. What are some other types of goals you have set for yourself?
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  • xxpipsxx
    xxpipsxx Posts: 30 Member
    To finally feel comfortable in jeans again. Way back when, when I was a healthy weight they were all I ever wore, but for 2 years now I have only worn skirts and dresses to try and hide my thighs as all my weight seems to want to go there :(
  • Libb3C
    Libb3C Posts: 56 Member
    I hear you! I am so glad to be comfortable in most anything at this point, except a bikini - that will never happen after 2 csections unless I win the lottery (that I don't play) and have plastics!
    To finally feel comfortable in jeans again. Way back when, when I was a healthy weight they were all I ever wore, but for 2 years now I have only worn skirts and dresses to try and hide my thighs as all my weight seems to want to go there :(
  • jealous_loser
    jealous_loser Posts: 395
    To be able to complete Zombie Run in September in under an hour :)
  • TheVimFuego
    TheVimFuego Posts: 2,412 Member
    Eliminate jiggly bits that shouldn't jiggle.

    The weight and BMI is unimportant to me.
  • gobifree59
    gobifree59 Posts: 56 Member
    Ditto the jeans goal! I haven't worn jeans of years--would love to be able to go in a store and pick a few out where one fits! I have a lot of cute dresses in my closet that I wore a few years ago and would love to wear again. One motivator for me is to hang a fav dress or suit in plain view where I see it everyday and get into it eventually! I also want to go off meds---Lipitor for one. Keep my good stats for cardiac health. A few weeks ago my doc said my HDL (good chol.) was excellent---62, LDL was very low (bad cholesterol) low triglycerides----these 3 stats are a result of me watching my diet and exercising consistently! She did not lecture me about my weight but rather encouraged me to think more about maintaining my cardiac health. So many people are just focused on losing weight. You could be thin but have lousy cardiac health and the reverse.
  • Illona88
    Illona88 Posts: 903 Member
    I am a bit of a fashion geek and I am always bummed out that certain clothes just don't look right or fit right on me. I want to be able to wear those clothes.

    I would also like to be fit enough to run up a couple of flights of stairs, without falling to the ground panting like crazy ;).
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Run a 5k
    wear size 16 again
    bench press 250 again

    For my husband to not have to scootch my belly... :tongue:
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    My goal was never weight oriented. I wanted to get back into a specific pair of jeans I used to love when my husband and I were dating. Ultimate goal is to remain healthy as I age without medication but, as you mentioned, that was more of a "keep up the good work" goal.

    I've been in maintenance for over a year now but I just told my husband last night I wanted to start setting new goals to make sure I don't get off track with exercise (always my downfall!). My new goal is to do pushups. I've never been able to do more than 5 regular pushups (I do a lot of modified now). My new goal is 20 by October.
  • CaraColleen
    CaraColleen Posts: 110 Member
    To be able to run in public in a sports bra!
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
    complete a half marathon. :) starting training for that next week!
  • DeLiRi0uS2010
    DeLiRi0uS2010 Posts: 39
    My Goals:

    1.Be out of the Obese BMI range (about 2 pts. to go on this intermediate goal, and then I will press on through to Healthy range)
    2. Run a 5k
    3. Wear LARGE size clothing (started at some 3x and mostly 2x clothing)
    4. Be able to be comfortable when going swimming for the first time in my life :-)
  • cPT_Helice
    cPT_Helice Posts: 403

    For my husband to not have to scootch my belly... :tongue:

    I don't think I ever want to know what this means.

    Anyway..... my goal was a half marathon. Did that in March.
    Goal was to climb Mount Washington. Did that last month.
    My current goal is full Marathon in October.
    Then back to body building!!
  • susjan
    susjan Posts: 105
    Zip lining... preferably in a jungle :-)
  • Mama_CAEI
    Mama_CAEI Posts: 235
    Run a 5K (I've signed up for the Run for the Cure Sept. 30)
    Definitely eliminate the jiggly bits.
    Eliminate the muffin top: I'm 40 lbs lighter than when my last baby was born (I had actually gotten down to 50 lbs lighter...but some crept back on), but I still have a fricking muffin top.
  • jillybeanruns
    jillybeanruns Posts: 1,420 Member
    - Many running time and qualification goals (qualify for Boston and NYC Marathons)
    - To be able to hold a side plank on each side for 5 minutes
    - To be able to do 10 consecutive pull-ups
    - To be able to do 50 consecutive push-ups
  • racbergs
    racbergs Posts: 72
    to be able to wear what i WANT, and not just what FITS!
  • Libb3C
    Libb3C Posts: 56 Member
    again for me that will require plastics! I have mom belly. LOL
    Eliminate jiggly bits that shouldn't jiggle.

    The weight and BMI is unimportant to me.
  • csheltra26
    csheltra26 Posts: 272 Member
    Zip lining... preferably in a jungle :-)

    I want to do this as well!
  • Angie_Fritts
    Angie_Fritts Posts: 263 Member
    I have a pair of jeans that I want to get back into. I felt really good in the past when I wore those jeans. :)
  • stacdjen
    stacdjen Posts: 52 Member
    To feel comfortable enough with my body image to wear a bathing suit with no skirt. :) Or at least get down to a small ruffle. I've never been one that can just wear whatever even when there is others at the pool that do and probably shouldn't. Kudos to them for the confidence.
  • postrockandcats
    postrockandcats Posts: 1,145 Member
    I want to be able to wear non plus sized clothes. Some of those stores and departments are effing DEPRESSING.
  • AMHouse85
    AMHouse85 Posts: 285 Member
    I had put on so much weight that I couldn't wear my wedding ring. I was angry and told myself that I would not have it re-sized that I would re-size back down to fit the ring. Now I'm going to have to have it re-sized to a smaller size to fit my finger again!

    I want to run a 5k Color Run in 2013

    I don't ever want to wear an X-Large again.

    I want to be able to go on rides with my kids at the fair/amusement parks!
  • Bonella
    Bonella Posts: 77 Member
    I , too, want to get rid of the muffin top. I would also like to be able to wear a 2 piece swimsuit again and look good in it. We are thinking of going on a cruise in the Spring, and I would LOVE to be at my goal by then.
  • jealous_loser
    jealous_loser Posts: 395
    Also, less chub rub. *stupid thighs*
  • xshortiex
    xshortiex Posts: 120 Member
    A flat stomach.
  • Libb3C
    Libb3C Posts: 56 Member
    I love all the running goals! I don't run but would like to. That may be a goal I add!

    Love the wear what you want goals! I am enjoying wearing my 17 year olds clothes! LOL

    I want to always have some sort of goal to keep me on track, I have a feeling alot will be travel or exercise related!
  • gioisa75
    gioisa75 Posts: 242 Member
    Complete a half marathon and eventually a full marathon!
  • sarah6336
    sarah6336 Posts: 108 Member
    1. Healthy BMI.
    2. Get fit. Namely, be able to run with my dog until she is tired. (And, not me!)
    3. Not have to wear slimming shorts under my skirts.
  • jerbear1962
    jerbear1962 Posts: 1,157 Member
    To get into normal sized clothes that I can buy anywhere....and get off all meds
  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
    All my non scale goals are pretty much fitness related. I want to gain flexibility, strength and endurance. While toning everything, so I look better of course. :wink: I'm also trying to make healthier choices, not just because of calories, but to train myself to eat healthier.

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