I try to set a few mini-goals along the way and Celebrate them as I accomplish each. My first goal was to when I got to 250 we would celebrate and we did. My next mini-goal was to get to 240 by vacation. I may miss this goal by 1lbs but it still feels like a victory! I cannot believe how far I have come yet I still have a long way to go.

My next mini-goal is to be down 75 lbs and half way to goal when I see my doctor in October. I have 13 lbs to make that mini-goal and they weight loss has fallen off...so I guess I will up the exercise. I hate not reaching goals.

I am 54 years old and will get my Master's Degree next year...I think we are never too old to reach for our dreams!

i know exactly what you mean! im 8 months & 11 days post op.

i started at 273lbs.

my mini goals went like this:

1st - 250lbs.

2nd - 235lbs.

3rd - 220lbs.

4th - 199lbs.

5th - 185lbs.

6th - 175lbs.

7th - 165lbs.

8th - 155lbs.

9th - 145lbs.

10th - 135lbs.

today, i weigh 164lbs!

im down 109lbs in total.

i have 3 more mini goals to reach in order to meet my main goal.

My next mini-goal is to be down 75 lbs and half way to goal

I am 54 years old and will get my Master's Degree next year...I think we are never too old to reach for our dreams!

HalfTheWomen

Congrats on your continued winning of the" loosing" battle

other people on the board mention they are in school bettering their education

must be hard for all of you, dealing with the pressures of eating properly, and also working your mind to a healthier place too - kudos to all

continued best wishes on the road to improving your mind and body

You rule woman! Getting your Master's is awesome! CONGRATS on all your accomplishments!