Thursday, February 14, 2013

50 pounds!

I have lost 50 pounds!  Actually I am down 50.8.  Only 1.2 away from my 52 pounds in one year (52 weeks) goal!  I was so proud of myself that I cried at the scale.  I really did.  It was kind of ridiculous but I couldn't help it.  The leader actually asked me if I wanted a hug.  I said no.  More because I was embarrassed than because of not wanting one.  Especially since I am hugger.  I love giving and receiving hugs.  But I digress... I did it!  I made 50 pounds which means I am keeping my 1.5 pound average weight loss up and it means I am on my way.  Grinning from ear to ear!!!

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Goals?

Last week I lost again!  I am feeling so good about my journey.  I figured it out that I have lost 1.5 pounds a week.  That is awesome for me.  I was hoping for a pound a week and had said to myself, when I started Weight Watchers, that my goal was to lose 52 pounds in one year.  But at this rate, I should be at 52 pounds in just a few weeks which is three MONTHS sooner than I expected.  Yay me!!

Now that leads me to my next question...what should be my next goal?  I am feeling very weird about this thought.  First of all, maybe I shouldn't jump the gun.  I have not really met my first goal; so, why am I looking toward my next one?  Second, what if I stall out and it does take me the next three months to lose the next 4 pounds.  Third, why am I being so negative? I should look forward, right?  Yes.

Okay, here we go... Goal 1- Stay committed to Weight Watchers for one year (ongoing- 19 weeks left)
                                Goal 2- Lose 5 pounds (check)
                                Goal 3- Lose 10 pounds (check)
                                Goal 4- Lose 10% of body weight (check)
                                Goal 5- Lose 52 pounds within one year (So close)
                                Goal 6- Lose 20% of body weight (do by 10.5 months)
                                Goal 7- Get to One-der-land (term from Biggest Loser meaning to be in the 100's)
                                             (do by a year)
                                Goal 8- Lose 75 pounds (unsure of my timeline, may need to be a smaller goal)
                                Goal 9- Get to goal weight (feeling like this is very far away)
                                Goal 10- Stay at goal

Whoa, there they are, all laid out in front of me.  That is a bit overwhelming.