First Goal Met!

[gentlespirit 1]

This would sound so funny to other people, but I know you'll understand...my first mini goal was to get below 300 pounds, and I'm now at 298! I started at 329, and I'm so excited to have met a goal. Lots more work to do, but it'll come. I've started walking about a mile a day and actually look forward to it, which is also something I'm excited about.

Emily

[Vegaswildflower 0]

Great Job Emily, I know how rewarding those little goals can be, keep it up! so what is your new Mini Goal?

Mine is to be 240 before I go to NYC to visit my best friend, I wonder if he will notice that Ive lost 44 pounds... we will see

[Marimaru 7]

That's great!! I think mini goals are really the best way to get through this. The 'end game' seems so far away, but mini goals rock! :confused:

[HeatherGurl 0]

Way to go!!! That isn't silly at all!!! I did the same thing. After I got under 300, I set a goal of 275, and now my mini goal is 250!

Great job!!!

[tybalt 0]

Congratulations:clap2::clap2::clap2:. Sometimes I get depressed because I allowed myself to get to 250 before I got banded, but reading about others' successes keeps me motivated. It just means a longer journey, but hey don't they say it's the journey that counts not the destination. As an art teacher, I always say if you don't enjoy the process don't start the project.

[Teresita 0]

Wooohoooo Yeaahhhhh you go gentlespirit.....you did it..... remember this week is the true test of keeping it off. Keep up the walking everyday....great job:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Anyone who know me ......I live for my mini goals.....I have a 3 pound goal this evening at weigh in to be 399. Pray for me.

[oneflew 0]

Congrats Emily! To me it doesn't matter the size of the goal. You set a goal and you made it. Keep that up. My confidence builds everytime I set a goal. It can be as simple as getting my taxes in on time. (that was a fun one, lol) You're doing great!

sam

[Telly 4]

Gentlespirit, that is terrific lady! You are doing a fantastic job.

31lbs and counting. I am particularly happy that you are walking 1 mile a day. That's excellent.

You aren't hoping that the band will do all of the work. You are actually working with the band. Now this is how I believe it should be done.

I salute you!

[Iulizbug 0]

Congratulations on your mini-goal!! :clap2: There is nothing silly about them--it is what will keep us motivated and will help us lose! If I were to think about how much weight I had to lose at the beginning of this journey, I no doubt would become extremely overwhelmed. 90 lbs to me sounds unrealistic!:faint: But when you look at it in terms of mini-goals, it begins to become attainable. Now I have 60 lbs which is much better! My next mini-goal is the Wonderful 199 mark. You can do it--you are doing it!! Keep up the great work~

~Liz~

banded 03/10/06

Dr.Ortiz

237/212/150

5'7''

[Tricia K. 0]

Congratulations, Emily!! Keep up the good work!!

[the best me 6]

Nothing silly about that! Welcome to Twonesia! Onederland is next! It's so wierd to see a "2" first when you are used to a "3". I'm still not used to seeing a "1" first instead of a "2" but it feels so good!!! Now start looking for a "2-8" something...pound by pound...here you go!!!!! Congrats!

[Telly 4]

:heh: :heh: Here's a lil chart I have in my LBT Journal. It helps me see my progress. I think someone else is using it now :eek:

Please feel free to use it if it will help you:)

*NOTE* I do have the year 2006 for the entire chart:biggrin1: :heh: :biggrin1: .

Surgery date 4/11/06, starting weight 240lbs

1st goal - 220lbs met on 04/19/2006:clap2:

2nd goal - 210lbs met on ___/___/2006

3rd goal - 200lbs met on ___/___/2006

4th goal - 190lbs met on ___/___/2006

5th goal - 180lbs met on ___/___/2006

6th goal - 170lbs met on ___/___/2006

7th goal - 160lbs met on ___/___/2006

8th goal - 150lbs met on ___/___/2006

9th goal - 140lbs met on ___/___/2006

final goal -135lbs met on ___/___/2006

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: **Celebration - Hawaii**:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

[Shontel 3]

Keep goin girl...I know my first Mini goal is 220 then second is 199...these small victories are very meaningful and motivating....you go girl!!

[Jessiebear 2]

Yeah baby!! Cool! I was very excited when I finally got under 300. It's a big step! Congrats!!

[Ceparano 0]

Emily, don't feel foolish.... enjoy your victory, we are all here routing for you to succeed.

Roberta