I don't think it's too early to start thinking about 2014 New Year's Resolutions. It has been shown that people who write down their goals have a better chance of accomplishing them

Instead of saying I plan to do xxxx. I plan to use the SMART method to achieve my resolution

S = Specific

M = Measurable

A = Attainable

R = Realistic

T = Timely

I plan on making 2014 the last time I list losing weight as my resolution.

I will accomplish this by riding my bicycle for 1,000 miles between March and the end of October. I am not quite two months out from surgery and have 45 pounds to goal.

What's your resolution for the new year?

Gamegirl, please come back with your serious ones, but I do love the pic.

I love this question; it gets me thinking. My first goal is to get to goal (140) by my 1 yr surgiversary (Feb. 20). Next I want to hit my ultimate goal of 135 by May 30. I also want to run two 5ks- no set dates yet. Lastly, I want to maintain my loss sucessfully for 6 months so I can get a plastics consult.

Erp,

I hope you make your goal of 140 for your 1st surgiversary. That is also my goal weight. As we get closer to goal the harder it is to get it off. Seems to be permanently attached. I am not a runner but wish you well on your two 5Ks.

I too hope to have plastics later. Will wait to take inventory at the end and see what needs fixing and what the budget can afford.

Thank you for posting and I look forward to your progress in 2014.

Erp,

I hope you make your goal of 140 for your 1st surgiversary. That is also my goal weight. As we get closer to goal the harder it is to get it off. Seems to be permanently attached. I am not a runner but wish you well on your two 5Ks.

I too hope to have plastics later. Will wait to take inventory at the end and see what needs fixing and what the budget can afford.

Thank you for posting and I look forward to your progress in 2014.

Thanks Ribearty! These last few pounds are hard! I'm thinking of low carbing it and upping the fluids for a few weeks to see if that helps. I'll keep everyone posted. Happy New Year!

I like this idea. I'm gonna try it.

Wow. 45 to goal.

That's great.

Pjackson,

Welcome. I like your resolution in http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/292893-my-ny-resolution/

I plan to post periodically to this thread throughout the year for updates. Not sure if it will be monthly or quarterly. If anyone following has a suggestion, please feel free to post.

My resolutions are to have this be the last year where weight loss can and should show up on my resolutions. Ribearty I loved that idea of yours.

Also I want to get some balance back in my life. I want to be at a point where I'm not obsessing about trackjng, monitoring, worrying, focusing on weight weight weight. I want all this to become more of a habit, and less of a chore. I want to not spend hours a day wondering how to balance my Protein, fat, and carbs etc. I want, in other words, to stop overthinking this and just live. Yes I am type A. Why do you ask?

I want to find an exercise I like and make a priority out of it

And I want to keep thinking about this a bit more

Thanks for starting this thread!

I guess I'm going to be the wet blanket....but my NY resolution is always the same: to remain happy and content with my life. Whether that means pushing myself to finish another degree, exercising more, building better relationships....it doesn't matter. The ultimate goal is to always end the year on a positive note

I spent way too many years making specific goals (usually related to weight) and failing miserably. My happiness isn't tied to one specific thing. It's more a lifestyle than a resolution, I suppose.

Edited to add...so technically I guess these don't count as resolutions, but these are the top priorities on my to-do list:

1. Make Jillian Michaels my bitch. I started her Ripped in 30 DVDs last night and they are kicking my butt!

2. Work on my social life. I need more friends (all my 20something friends have turned into 30somethings with kid centric lives) with more in common with my current life.

3. Dating....I'm definitely ready to dip my toes in the pool again!

I did this just for you, Ribbie See, I can play well with others! lol

Edited January 6, 201412 yr by ShanRN