So, I was just wondering......
When I joined Jenny Craig, I listed my goal weight as 135. I have been carrying all the extra weight since I had my first child 15 years ago!!! I was 140 when I got pregnant. (And I actually thought I was FAT)!!!!! Crazy!
Anyway, so I figured 135 was a nice number to go with.
Now that I am losing, I am starting to wonder if I even want to get down to 135. I mean, I was 140 pounds at 18 years old! It really isn't just an excuse to give up early....I still have a long way to go. I just wonder if I get down to 145-150, will that be enough? The thought of being that weight right now sounds good to me!
Plus, even if my body will get down to 135, can I maintain that weight?
Has anyone started this journey, and decided there weight loss goal was too low??????
Full Version: Anyone change their goal weight?
You didn't say how old you are now, but you may want to adjust your goal weight. Weight Watchers set higher weight goals based on your age.
I set my goal at 145 when I started, now as I am getting closer to that goal I am thinking I may lower my goal. But I am focused on getting to 145 and then will make that decision.
The number on the scale doesn't really matter, what does matter is how you feel about yourself. As I love to say, my weight is just a number - just like my age!
Good luck!
I set my goal at 145 when I started, now as I am getting closer to that goal I am thinking I may lower my goal. But I am focused on getting to 145 and then will make that decision.
The number on the scale doesn't really matter, what does matter is how you feel about yourself. As I love to say, my weight is just a number - just like my age!
Good luck!
I first joined in 1993 with a goal weight of 145. I got there and maintained for about 5 minutes. I looked sickly. I also wasn't exercising and had a hard time getting to that goal. I was so worn down that I thought I "deserved" treats and food indulgences again.
Life got away from me, and over the next 10 years, I gained 100 pounds. When I went back to JC in 2003, my new goal was 170. I looked good at that weight and felt great. This time, I did it with exercise. I looked WAY better at 170 than I ever did at 145! It was much easier to maintain as well.
Don't be afraid to set a higher goal weight. It's not a cop-out, it's realistic. If you can maintain a slightly higher weight for the long-term, it's much healthier than yo-yoing around a too-low weight. I also know people who get to a low goal weight and still aren't happy with it.
Bottom line though... you can't predict what you'll look like or how you'll feel. Allow yourself time and flexibility as you get closer.
Life got away from me, and over the next 10 years, I gained 100 pounds. When I went back to JC in 2003, my new goal was 170. I looked good at that weight and felt great. This time, I did it with exercise. I looked WAY better at 170 than I ever did at 145! It was much easier to maintain as well.
Don't be afraid to set a higher goal weight. It's not a cop-out, it's realistic. If you can maintain a slightly higher weight for the long-term, it's much healthier than yo-yoing around a too-low weight. I also know people who get to a low goal weight and still aren't happy with it.
Bottom line though... you can't predict what you'll look like or how you'll feel. Allow yourself time and flexibility as you get closer.
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