Share Your Goals - It Helps Motivation!

Inrequia
Inrequia Posts: 53 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hello, everyone!

I've heard that sharing your goals with people - especially friends and members of your community - improves your chances of reaching those goals. Since we are all here to make long term and sustainable lifestyle changes, I figured it would be a great place to share some of mine.

While I have attached number goals to my weight loss, I am really more focused on other aspects. However, I'll list all of my goals and motivations here. I hope you'll do the same!

Feel free to send me a friend request too - I'm always looking to expand my support network! (And I do my best to comment and support as often as possible!)

- FEEL healthy, LOOK better, BE stronger.
- Lose ~75 pounds
- Be able to find a pair of pants that fit everywhere; not just the waist/hips, not just the legs, EVERYWHERE.
- Those dream pants are a pair of dark wash skinny jeans.
- Feel confident in a bikini


The list goes on and on, but those are the main ones! I'm 5 pounds down, which is 6% of the way there. I can do this, and you can reach your goals too!

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  • keonor89
    keonor89 Posts: 9 Member
    Hi! I too am learning that goals are important!

    -Feel better
    -Look better
    -Get stronger
    -Lose 100lbs
    -Walk in heels :-)

    We can definitely reach these goals!
  • jeansuza
    jeansuza Posts: 148 Member
    I believe in sharing goals too. I changed mine (they are on my profile I you want to know more) when I realized that most would be achieved one day and then nothing would prevent me from gaining back cause my goals would have been reached anyway... This is what happened to me many times in the past. Now that I identify this pattern, I am aiming for goals that can never be reached. The carrot will be forever dangling close to my nose... Will it work? I am convinced it will...
  • Inrequia
    Inrequia Posts: 53 Member
    I believe in sharing goals too. I changed mine (they are on my profile I you want to know more) when I realized that most would be achieved one day and then nothing would prevent me from gaining back cause my goals would have been reached anyway... This is what happened to me many times in the past. Now that I identify this pattern, I am aiming for goals that can never be reached. The carrot will be forever dangling close to my nose... Will it work? I am convinced it will...

    Hmm.. I never thought of that! Personally, I really love the feeling of achieving a goal, but I tend to set high ones for myself. I hope that works out for you!

    It's such a good feeling to identify issues and flaws with our plans and then do something about it.
  • Inrequia
    Inrequia Posts: 53 Member
    Yeaaaah! Heels have a way of making a lady feel so fine ;)
  • toridehaven
    toridehaven Posts: 95
    -Keep up with my kids
    -Look & feel sexy in lingerie
    -Wear a bikini for the first time ever
    -Wear a pair of jeans in the single digit range
    -Run a whole mile without stopping
  • Inrequia
    Inrequia Posts: 53 Member
    -Keep up with my kids
    -Look & feel sexy in lingerie
    -Wear a bikini for the first time ever
    -Wear a pair of jeans in the single digit range
    -Run a whole mile without stopping

    Fantastic goals! I've never worn a bikini either - next summer is our summer!
  • smithbeck2
    smithbeck2 Posts: 36 Member
    -Lose 30 lbs
    -run a half marathon
    -keep up with my kids as they get older
    -feel sexy

    My current goal is to not gain over the holidays. A loss would be great but really I just want to maintain for the next few weeks!
  • Chellellelle
    Chellellelle Posts: 595 Member
    -Lose 10 pounds by the time I go to Vegas in April

    I have other goals, but that is my immediate one right now. :)
  • davidaward14
    davidaward14 Posts: 14 Member
    My goals is to maintain the weight loss and continuously challenge myself!
  • ajaxe432
    ajaxe432 Posts: 608 Member
    To finally get six pack abs to show! Almost there:)
  • Jane2285
    Jane2285 Posts: 187 Member
    My goals:

    Lose 1.5 pounds per week for a total of 6 pounds a month and an overall total of 36 pounds by May 31ish. I would like to drop from 27 percent body fat to about 22 percent or 21. I would like to be able to have a firm booty...:) And get rid of the "bat wings" on my arms. Though they aren't terrible, but still, jiggly and I hate that! I would like ABS! I haven't had those since I was in tenth grade. So yeah...those are my goals...why? Well, to be healthy for my two little ones and to prove that I can accomplish something. And two, my ten year high school reunion is coming up. But mostly, to be healthy and to prove to myself that I CAN DO THIS!

    Thanks!
    Megan:)
  • Ejourneys
    Ejourneys Posts: 1,603 Member
    I can taste my weight loss goal from here, so mine are:

    1. Make maintenance stick this time, through sustainable practices. Yo-yo be gone!
    2. Complete my Virtual Ride Around the Equator on my mini-bike. I'm past the 4,000 mile mark (since Sept. 1, 2012). Completing the "ride" will take at least another 5-6 years.
    3. Keep building stamina and mileage in my return to running. Participate in local runs.
  • dswolverine
    dswolverine Posts: 246 Member
    I want to lose the last 10lbs by my wedding in Oct- and keep them off! I also really want to fit into my nice designer jeans from college. Getting there!
  • Inrequia
    Inrequia Posts: 53 Member
    I can taste my weight loss goal from here, so mine are:

    1. Make maintenance stick this time, through sustainable practices. Yo-yo be gone!
    2. Complete my Virtual Ride Around the Equator on my mini-bike. I'm past the 4,000 mile mark (since Sept. 1, 2012). Completing the "ride" will take at least another 5-6 years.
    3. Keep building stamina and mileage in my return to running. Participate in local runs.

    That virtual ride goal is so neat! I may have to try that one day!
  • Inrequia
    Inrequia Posts: 53 Member
    We can meet and EXCEED these goals if we stick together and stay motivated. Keep 'em coming, guys! Accountability! Dedication! Endurance!
  • eugovogue
    eugovogue Posts: 75
    At first my goal was to win my workplace weight loss challenge (which may happen still), but now I see that my goals are to:

    -Get 6pack abs (all my fat goes to my legs thankfully, so I think I can really do this)
    -Loose fat mass in legs, go down to a solid size 6 (instead of being in between a 6 and 8)
    -tone up and have visible thigh muscle
    -be stronger (hold my planks for longer, more push ups)
    -greater endurance on treadmill
    -lose 12lbs (8lbs to go!)

    :D
  • Saramelie
    Saramelie Posts: 308 Member
    - Not die of a heart attack at 46 like my dad!
    - Lose at least another 60 pounds
    - Run a 5km
    - Do the spartan Race at some point
    - Be comfortable and feel sexy in heels
    - Wear form fitting/sexy clothes like pencil skirts
    - Feel comfortable naked
    - Not feel ``fat`` anymore
    - Gain self-confidence (I know it`s not all about weight, but it helps)
    - Be a good examples for my daughters
    - Feel in control of my body

    and about ten thousands more reasons!
  • Arabian45
    Arabian45 Posts: 15
    I want to maintain my weight, if not gain more SOLELY through muscle mass. Want (need) to eat more to refuel properly after working out. Want to feel and look healthy, not necessarily skinny (skinny and fit are two entirely different things). I want to accept myself the way God accepts me. Any females out there who struggle with not accepting themselves or their body?
  • nccarolb
    nccarolb Posts: 858 Member
    I want to look better and feel better.

    I will never wear a bikini, but a swimsuit would be nice. :)

    I want to be able to quit taking blood pressure meds.

    I want to be fit and develop some muscle tone in my abs.

    I want to be the best I can be, both physically and mentally.
  • lizfiz50
    lizfiz50 Posts: 179 Member
    Get to a size 14/16 by next month.
  • TXEXrunner
    TXEXrunner Posts: 178 Member
    Find a healthy routine and stick with it. (No time limits, no weight loss/ gain limits)
    Like who I see in the mirror (getting in shape physically is part of that)!
  • PunkyRachel
    PunkyRachel Posts: 1,959 Member
    To be healthy, lots of health issues run in my family and I don't want them.
    I have PCOS and struggle in the baby making department, so my ultimate goal is to be a mother. Next year I plan to try again, because my husband and I aren't getting any younger.

    Just 33 lbs left!
  • KIMEKABARBER7627
    KIMEKABARBER7627 Posts: 2
    Hi I just wanted to share that I have only lost 30 lb since I registered with fitness pal but before I joined fitness pal I had already lost 97lbs. I use to weight 300lbs even and now I weigh 178. I am trying to get to 150lb and I will be satisfied. My boyfriend has been my one of my biggest cheerleaders. It has taken me a couple of years to lose the weight but in this slow process I learned how to maintain and not gain any back and how to change my eating habits. It is all about portion control. When people see me they always ask did I have the surgery I am happy to say no it doesn't bother me when they ask. I did a lot of walking for the most part of my weight lost. I do go to the gym now but at least 3 times a week sometimes more depending on my schedule.My most difficult time is now because I am trying to lose these last 28 pounds and my body tries to plateau but I have learned how to push thru those moments but it is still very hard. I must say even though I am the same Kim I have always been people that I have known for years are jealous and aren't so kind to me anymore my boyfriend had to point that out to me and needless to say he is right. I feel healthier for me and I feel great for me and that's all that matters and I am always encouraging others who are struggling or needs that boost of confidence just like I did and still do from time to time . I give good tips if I am asked what did I do and I am truthful about the tips because it is very hard to train yourself but my biggest tip to people is never give up I have times where I mess up but I just keep going the next day and I just don't stop and I tweeked my diet many of times. To fit me an my daily lifestyle and negative people have become my movation .:happy: :laugh: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :wink: :smile:
  • KIMEKABARBER7627
    KIMEKABARBER7627 Posts: 2
    Sorry for all the typos it is two in the morning:happy:
  • jamiek917
    jamiek917 Posts: 610 Member
    do unassisted pull ups

    go from a size 12 --> 8

    be able to be comfortable and confident in a bathingsuit

    look better nekkid, of course ;-)
  • HarrietSabre
    HarrietSabre Posts: 186 Member
    I have lots of goals!
    Reach a UK size 8 (also for a pair of skinny jeans that fit me...)
    Weigh around 120-125lbs (a loss of 25-30 lbs)
    Be able to do 10 push-ups (I can't do any at the moment)
    Have a completely flat stomach with some abs!
  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,038 Member
    I am almost to my two year anniversary on my fitness commitment (December 24th) I am at my goal weight range (between 127 and 132) and I want to continue to build on my energy and strength thru sleep, barre3 and walking . I want to continue to seek ways to nourish my body to be its best.

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