Short term goal setting help

MIpiccolo
MIpiccolo Posts: 65 Member
in Motivation and Support
I was 294 this summer, down to 250 now! I’ve worked really hard, but the last few weeks I’ve slacked a bit on my food tracking. Which I’m okay with, because I want to make sure I can maintain long term. I’m trying to think of a goal to reach for before Christmas (keeping in mind we have two birthday parties - son and hubby, before Christmas).

Should I still aim to lose 2 lbs/week? 1 lb to allow myself some treats? Maintenance for a little while so I can enjoy myself but still focus on exercising/monitoring weight and remember that it’s a long term plan that I need to be able to maintain forever.

What do you think?

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  • Klmom123
    Klmom123 Posts: 91 Member
    I always aim for the ultimate goal (2lbs) and allow myself some wiggle room if I don’t achieve that. Because some days I won’t have the treats, others I do. Good luck to you, you’re doing great!
  • cariwaldick
    cariwaldick Posts: 189 Member
    Congrats on losing that first 44!

    A lot of people who have been with their program long enough to see success do maintenance during the holidays. But you said you're slacking off on tracking your food. That's the problem I see. You should keep logging your food no matter what you're eating. Being conscious of your food is one of the keys you should hold on tight to. Allow yourself those treats if they mean that much to you, but log them, and be honest about the calories.

    I started out at 264, and I've lost 63 lbs. in five months. I couldn't do it without being conscious of everything that goes in my mouth. On Thanksgiving, I had a little bit of everything, and I logged every bite. I had double my calories, but I didn't close my eyes to what I was doing.

    Once you've been fat, your body wants to get back to it. It will be harder for you and me to maintain the loss. I've come to the realization that I will NEVER be able to eat a 2,000 calorie diet without gaining--or working out like a fiend. Living my life means I will always be on a diet and need to watch calories. That is my new normal.

    Whatever you choose during the holidays, do it with eyes open.

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