Comments on: What is your ACTUAL goal?

By: KK (Running Through Life)

KK (Running Through Life) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:19:12 +0000

My goal is to be healthy and fit, to feel comfortable in my own skin!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:58:00 +0000

1. I don’t know if this counts, because it’s sort of weight dependent, BUT I would love a closet full of the same size close… not the “2007 summer diet close,” “2006 meet the husband close,” the “2009 changing life moment close,” the “whole six months, I decided to eat Oreo’s cloths” AKA…. all different sizes! I have from size 14 down to size 4!!! I envy those who can pull out close from a multitude of years and put them on… and it all fits!! It’s all part of their wardrobe! My husband has that ability… I just need to get down to my ideal weight and stay within the a size!! I can do it… it’s a different frame of mind this time! :)
2. Feel great in my own skin, confidence is key!!!
3. Incorporate better food choices in my cabinets for my husband and I and someday our children, too.
4. Have a mid-section I don’t feel I need to hide with my purse, coat, scarf, etc.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:54:52 +0000

One word: M-A-I-N-T-A-I-N…….sounds easy….not so easy to keep the weight off……it’s a struggle every day! It’s really worth the struggle!

By: Shannon

Shannon — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:23:17 +0000

Very thought-provoking… Right now it’s just a weight loss goal. I need to think long-term but I don’t feel I am ready for that yet.

By: Pubsgal

Pubsgal — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:58:29 +0000

My actual goal? Improving my quality of life for as long as possible. I’m so grateful to have gotten out of my 13-year slump of feeling like physical change was futile. I just wish I’d known sooner that although difficult, it was possible and feels better than I could have imagined.

By: K

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:26:52 +0000

First of all, I came across your site last April and you were my inspiration to join WW! I love this question and I really had to think about it for a while. I’ve had so many goals over the years…and honestly many of them are pretty superficial. I’ve always wanted to wear a swim suit WITH OUT covering up my lower body…to feel beautiful…I always associated weight loss with happiness and success. Secretly I always wanted to “WOW” people with my weight loss…I use to think to myself…just wait until they see me!! However, as I’ve gone through my journey I find that it actually embarrasses me to have people say “You look so great…you’re so gorgeous…what is your secret…etc.” I believe this makes a full circle back to my initial insecurities: what was I before I lost the weight?” As I grow and progress my goals are starting to change…it’s about being the healthiest person I can be…my best version of me. At 25 I want to be in top shape before I start a family…I want to be a good example and instill healthy eating habits in my future children. I want to be motivation and an inspiration to others, especially my father. Honestly, sometimes I still think about the superficial aspects of weight loss…I’ve finally come to terms with the fact that skinny jeans will never work on my frame…but helping others, witnessing their success, their new found confidence and love for themselves is really my ultimate goal!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:47:09 +0000

Great question – I’ve been thinking about it all afternoon! I beleive I’ve set the mini goals (milestones) like Tiger and Lola, to ultimately overcome my bad habits (and to replace them with the good habits that I hope will become second nature) and to be a good example for my son. I keep thinking how fun it is that the milestone goals keep evolving… I never in a million years would have thought that I’d have running & exercise goals, those just came about recently after shedding 30 pounds. It’ll be fun to see what my “goals” will be in another 6 months or year… I do think those initial driving goals will remain the same. Thanks for the post!

By: Valerie

Valerie — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:01:38 +0000

Great post Roni!
I would like to be able to take the stairs without getting winded.
I want to carry a full laundry basket or packed boxes easily.
I want to take my children to swimming lessons without worrying that I look bad in a swimsuit.
I want to wear the cute clothes instead of thinking about what will best camoflauge my problem areas.

By: Keri

Keri — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:08:37 +0000

1. Eating: Only eat when hungry. Eat nourishing foods 90% of the time, enjoy junk 10% in moderation.
2. Health: Have blood sugars, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and cholesterol in the normal range.
3. Exercise: Have the endurance to play. Do at least minimal physical activity daily (minimal-walk/jog 1 mile, average-walk/jog 2 miles, good-walk/jog 3 miles, outstanding-walk/jog 5 miles). Do weight training 3 times a week.
4. Self esteem: Feel sexy, vibrant, and confident. Wear clothes I like. Feel okay naked with the lights on. :)
5. Emotions: Handle emotions emotionally, not with food.

By: Donna

Donna — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:47:08 +0000

My goal is to be confident, outgoing, healthy and fit which in turn makes me “the person I want to be”. A better wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend.