im going to do my goals by weight loss

As I already said i want to get into a size 14 small goals are better for me but I also want to be at a place by the end of the year where I would be comfortable getting my husband boudoir photos next christmas( the idea at this datge and time makes me a tad shakey)

Ultimately, my goal is a specific number on the scale. But I have lots of smaller goals that I make along the way that aren't scale-related. These things help me remember that the scale shouldn't control my sense of happiness and give me that wonderful feeling of satisfaction even when the scale may not say what I want it to say. Right now, my non-scale goals are: finish C25k (because if I can run during winter in the mountains, I can do ANYTHING), buy jeans in the "regular people" section of the store, and do 10 "real" push ups.

My step-son told me that some of his "friends", have made fun of me for being fat and that has to stand up for me. I DO NOT want him to have to defend me anymore and I DO NOT want to embarass him or my step-daughter. I love them like are my mine (in fact, they are the only kids that I have) and I don't want to hurt them. And this is hurting them in a sense. There are many other goals but not embarassing my kids is the number 1 reason why I want to lose the weight.

I have a 2 small glass vases sitting on my bar. One was filled with 100 pretty stones and other was left empty. I have added 12 to the empty one. They represent weight to lose and weight lost, when the 100 is empty I will put 40-50 back in it and start over. It is a nice visual reminder for me but it also helps the kids see the progress that I'm making. And every week my son waits to see if I move any of the stones.

I set my goals through wt and I want to be in the normal range of bmi.

for a 5'2 my ideal weight is 122. so that number is my ultimate goal weight, which of course I realize i wont be able to achieve in one year.

currently i weigh 215 lbs and I plan to lose 15 lbs in the first two months of 2013, and then I will lose 5-10 lbs every 2 months for the rest of the year. in total i hope i can lose 50-70 lbs in 2013.

i hope i can achieve my ultimate goal weight on my 33rd birthday in august 2014.

exercise plan:
mostly cardio. i havent think about strength training or weight training.

For half a century, I have relied on the scale to determine my sense of self worth. Old habits are hard to break. I'm still going to look at the scale (weekly) and I plan to measure (monthly).

My immediate goals:
Eat healthier
Eat smaller meals
Eat more often
Move more (slow walking)
Lift very light weights (3 pounds)
Regain some energy

Short-term goals:
Conquer my fear of increased heart rate and breathing
Use the treadmill (3-4 times week)
Walk a flight of stairs without stopping to catch my breath

Mid-term goals:
Reach 199 pounds, taking me out of the MORBIDLY obese range
Look forward to exercise
Crave healthy food (as opposed to processed junk)
Be healthier

Long-term goals:
Lose so much that I need to replace every article of clothing in my closet!
Can talk while walking up a flight of stairs
Reach 170, moving me into the "overweight" category.
Be even healthier

Ultimate goal:
145 pounds, putting me at the highest end of "normal" range.
Be the healthiest I have been since I was 30.
Look good in my clothes

My overall goal is to lose 140 lbs (that would put me at 150lbs) my other shorter term goal is to fit into a pair of black jeans I bought 2 years ago, they are hanging on my closet door and every morning when I wake up I see them and it helps me stay motivated:)

I weight myself every 30-40days. But my goals change...My goals are determied by what I do. For example, my goal today is to consume no alcohol and get 3 hours of exercise in. I would like to be at or under 200 pounds by 1/1/13, but my body will respond accordingly to the choices that I make. So, my goals are more in my choices, not the way clothes fit or the scale.