How did you know what your goal weight was?

Back at the beginning of my weight loss journey, I picked my average high school weight as a general "goal weight" parameter. I was extremely body-confident back in high school and very comfortable in my own skin, so I figured being around that weight again would give me the same level of confidence in my body/looks I once had. Now that I have finally reached that weight, I realized it's not about the number on the scale; it's about how I look and feel, regardless of my physical measurements.

I look and feel a million times better now than I ever did in high school. And my current body, although the same weight as it was when I was 14-15, looks vastly different: much leaner, healthier, and more evenly proportioned. I was thin in high school because I had a fast metabolism, but my poor eating habits caught up to me when I was about 18 and developed thyroid/adrenal/hormone imbalance issues. So even though I was skinny in high school, I was super unhealthy. And now that I'm healthy and nourish my body the way it deserves, there is a very noticeable difference (both internally and externally).

Although I've reached the "goal weight" I originally set, I know my journey is still far from over. Now that I've reached the conclusion that the physical weight itself isn't nearly as important as I once thought, I've set new goals: to get to the point where I look/feel my best and love what I see in the mirror and how I feel throughout the day. The actual number on the scale is no longer of importance, as my focus is on continuing to heal, improve my health, get more fit/in shape, and tone up (as opposed to merely just "losing weight").

My advice to you would be to set a preliminary "goal weight" based on what is a healthy range for your body/frame and to base it on the weight you were when you recall being at your healthiest/happiest/most in-shape. And once you reach that goal weight or near it, set new goals for yourself based solely on how you want to look and feel. The number will serve as a good concrete goal throughout the beginning of your journey, and then you can focus on other less solidified goals that are more open to interpretation and subjective to you/your ideal (i.e., "I want to look good naked and like what I see in the mirror" or "I want to be toned, lean, and strong"). Best of luck! xo

Ginoza wrote: »

I've just bought a kettlebell and going to pick it up tomorrow, also got the recommended Enter the Kettlebell book, I don't really feel comfortable weight lifting at my gym, their section is really appalling, especially the barbell section, so I figured something I can do in my room will mean I actually do it, instead of putting it off like I had been doing before christmas.

Look up Tracy Reifkind http://tracysfoodandthought.blogspot.com/ Also, and do not laugh the Iron Gym door bar is actually very good. https://www.google.com/search?as_q=&as_epq=Tracy+Reifkind&as_oq=&as_eq=&as_nlo=&as_nhi=&lr=&cr=&as_qdr=all&as_sitesearch=&as_occt=any&safe=images&tbs=&as_filetype=&as_rights=&gws_rd=ssl#as_qdr=all&q=iron+gym+pull+up+bar+workout+routine&revid=48767521

Ginoza wrote: »

My boyfriend actually has one of those! He says it's really good, so I'll have to invest in one when I have some spare money lying around!

Yeah, couple it with the kettlebells and you're ready to rock 'n roll. The Iron Gym is anywhere from $19.99 to $29.99 depending on where you get it. The kettlebells are awesome. If you learn to do swings properly (watch Tracy's videos), they are a great whole body and cardio workout. Best of luck.