p$m's Notizen, 01 Nov 23

It doesn’t hurt if it will make you feel like you have a fresh start and less to accomplish at once 

I sort of do this. I still have my ultimate goal logged but I also know I might not need to go all the way to that too. I haven't been that weight since my 20s so I may be perfectly happy 5 or 10 lbs heavier than that. I set a goal for each month of 5 lbs. I'm also lifting so I expect to put on some muscle as well and I feel like 5lbs is completely achievable and still a steady drop in weight long term.  

I lost almost 50 pounds in all 5 pound increments. Worked wonderfully for me. Consider trying it. 

I started with a 10 lb. goal before a beach trip a month away....lost 8. Set a new goal & met it. I lowered my goal a couple of times after that. My last goal weight, I actually changed because I had been sitting around there for awhile & decided that's where I'd like to stay. I lost weight in maintenance after I started working out. 

I try to set small goals to start with. They give you a big success to shoot for the ne,t one. 

I am a big fan of smaller goals! I used to do that with my nutritionist. We would make both weight loss goals ( mostly in 10 lb increments) and also fitness goals. When I would meet them I would reward myself with a non food item. Doing it that way made the ultimate goal seem more attainable. It worked for me!👍 

Depends on what you call out as “small”? 10 can be a lot to lose unless to set realistic calendar dates; good luck // go nowhere without as compass? ~lol~ 

Thanks everyone. I guess I’ll give it a go. I can always change it back.  

@3dox I’m in a similar situation. My goal is what I was in my 20s-40s. I did get my weight down to 136 a few years ago and probably would have been ok staying there.  

I like mini goals.  

What has really worked for me so far is to have milestones! Smaller ones along the way! I started at 142.6kg my overall goal is 94.4kg. my first milestone was getting to 130kg in 3 months - 1kg a week, I hit that milestone in less than 8 weeks. I then wanted to lose 20kg which I hit 8 weeks later and now my next immediate milestone, which I'm sure I have already hit is to be sub-120kg. my next milestone is 117kg cause that was what I weighed when I got married 9 years ago. Then 110kg for my skydive max weight but want to be 105kg for that jump. then 100 then my goal. 

It's all psychological but if you haven't tried it yet, why not? Maybe also try something like leaving your wallet at home when you head into Manhattan. 

I didn't do it this way, but everybody is different... whatever you think will help you reach your goals better! Good luck! 

In reality what we are doing is replacing our less healthy habits with more healthy habits. Goal based activities fool us into thinking that a little more will power and deprivation and we will be done. Wrong! Using only will power and deprivation as your only tools sets you up for roller coaster weight. Work on replacing higher calorie foods with lower calorie foods so that you can eat more with fewer calories. Try not to drink your calories. Find ways to be more active and exercise, to build muscle and burn more. They are healthy habits for the rest of your life, so find what works for you. You haven't found it yet, and no goal will fix that problem. 

My biggest help has been a little stationary bike daily and getting back to the gym. I finally bit the bullet, and painful as it was for me, started to measure my food and keep track of it. It has been a life changer. Be good to yourself :) 

@1guru that’s great ! I couldn’t weigh my food out because I know it’s not something I would stick with.  

@drag I’ve also never done it that way. But was curious if it would help my mind set.  

@justbanana lolll wait why leave my wallet behind? You know if it’s so I can’t shop that would mean my phone too since there’s an app for that  

@clint that’s awesome!  

I feel this way all the time