What Mini Goal is motivating you right now!

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  • patriciafoley1
    patriciafoley1 Posts: 540 Member

    @spirittrail you must be shorter than me ? if 134 is marginally overweight. I did look for the charts you recommended. I found a lot of charts, but not sure I found one that had a marginally overweight category. I am so close, (147.8) to being "not overweight" (145.6) that I probably am in that category though. I think i have 2.2 pounds to go to be in the high end of normal weight. I'm 5'4' I guess all the charts differ a little. I'd like to get to 125, so I have a ten pound cushion before I approach overweight again, enough to diet back down, but that may be very hard to get that low. I'm going to try though.

    When I reach maintenance (or maybe 135) I plan to let myself have whatever I want 2 meals a week. If I continue to lose weight, I might up it to three meals a week. If I gain weight, I'll cut it back to one meal a week. I am not really hungry or uncomfortable on my current diet. I miss things, like a pbj sandwich, or three slices of pizza for dinner. And baked goods, like a doughnut, or a piece of coffeecake, or a cookie. But since I have T2, those are things I shouldn't have anyway. I pretty much reach my protein and fat goals on my current diet even at 1200 calories. You can eat a lot on 1200 calories, or even 800, so long as you eat the right stuff. It's only carbs that i miss, and that is something, unless I completely reverse my T2 and start having a normal insulin response, that I shouldn't have anyway, or only in very limited quantities on special occasions.

  • spirittrail
    spirittrail Posts: 279 Member

    @patriciafoley1 Hi! No....I reach Marginally Overweight at mid 150s. I still follow that chart.....Dr Halls BMI. It was so helpful to me on my own journey.

    What I posted was my OWN PERSONAL WEIGHT CHART to help with my NOW maintenance. I reached 130 and became VERY SENSITIVE to weight gain. I instantly feel off when I gain a couple of pounds. To stay safe....I moved my weight parameters. NOW...134 to 139 is marginally overweight. My size 4 pants arent slipping on as easily...but my size 6 are still very comfortable. I really thought I was approximately 142ish....really happy to be under 140! But to my new body....139 lbs feels a bit overweight. I'm taking control NOW while I am still a Normal weight on the Dr Halls chart. My mini goal is 134 pounds in 2 months which will have those size 4 pants fitting comfortably again. 😉 My ultimate goal is 128 pounds. I know I will reach that easily this year.

    I reached maintenance at 134 and found I continued to lose just because I completely lost my desire to eat! It completely lost its appeal and due to permanent exercise and water habits it was no longer an issue. I recently gained due to lack of exercise over the winter but I'm excited to start again now that Spring is here!! You'll eventually settle into your proper weight so just focus on where you are now. 😉

  • spirittrail
    spirittrail Posts: 279 Member

    After a couple of days of considering a solid mini goal, I have hit on a reasonable time frame and reward. Three pounds every month. My first mini goal is 136 pounds on May 18th. My reward is something I'm REALLY excited about!!

    I LOVE going out for breakfast 😍! Better than dinner actually. Pancakes, stuffed omelets, buffets....I love it all! It's something I very rarely do however. Even on vacations. This reward will definitely motivate me to continue with what I'm doing...knowing a delicious breakfast awaits once a month! (If I meet my 3 pound goal.) I'll reach my final goal on August 18th....127/128 pounds. 118 pounds is literally the lightest I can weigh for health....at 117 I become "underweight". I need those 10 pounds if I become sick....I'd be EXTREMELY happy at 130 pounds however 😊. Should reach in mid July....I felt great at that weight! I believe the rewards you choose should be deeply personal....Way back when I started I rode my bike to the local cupcake 🧁 shop once a week a mile away. 😇 I look forward to increasing weigh ins to once a week! So proud of everyone for having mini goals to ease their journey!!

  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,717 Member
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48582257#Comment_48582257

    Great job! Make sure you are living a lifestyle you can maintain. Nothing wrong with a good snack as long as it fits in the calorie allotment! Best of luck on the bloodwork and those pesky 2.2 pounds!

  • jeanhickokhaley1
    jeanhickokhaley1 Posts: 5,992 Member

    @mtaratoot .. That's interesting. Must be true, because I always feel so much better after working with my plants.

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