Changed my goal weight...now I only have 13 lbs to go...good idea or bad idea?

[marfar7 1,528]

After 9 mths (and over 3 yrs with a lapband), I decided to up my goal weight to 140 (originally was 130). I've been at a stall for months now. Thought it might be easier to get motivated if I knew that I only had 13 lbs to go instead of 23. My BMI will be 23.3. Pretty stellar BMI, in my opinion. We'll see if it works.

Good idea or bad idea? Not sure if this means I'm throwing in the towel and giving up or giving myself a more attainable goal.

Thoughts?

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

throwing in the towel and giving up or giving myself a more attainable goal.

@@marfar7

been seeing "less and less of you"

you are getting so much smaller i better not blink

I don't think you are throwing the towel in/giving up

i think people sometimes set their goals too low -(or high, whichever way you want to look at it )

weight goal might be unrealistic

stalled for months, maybe your body is trying to tell you something

like "give me a break, i like this weight" or

"i'm happy, why aren't you??

mentally, saying you want/need to lose 13 more lbs to goal - might/does sound "easier" to get to

who knows, taking the pressure off yourself, you might end up losing more weight too,.....later!!!!

23.3 BMI would/will be great

but.............i bet you are looking terrific now too!!!!

whatever works for you is the best/right answer

i get it about dwelling on that #

but we all should/and do know that all that matters is how you feel, and i'm sure you do look amazing too!!!!

you've lost 95 lbs bud!!!!!

too cool!!!

thats terrific

fingers and toes crossed to help you break your stupid stall

keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life

kathy

congrats

Edited April 5, 2014 by proudgrammy

[marfar7 1,528]

throwing in the towel and giving up or giving myself a more attainable goal.

@@marfar7

been seeing "less and less of you"

you are getting so much smaller i better not blink

I don't think you are throwing the towel in/giving up

i think people sometimes set their goals too low -(or high, whichever way you want to look at it )

weight goal might be unrealistic

stalled for months, maybe your body is trying to tell you something

like "give me a break, i like this weight" or

"i'm happy, why aren't you??

mentally, saying you want/need to lose 13 more lbs to goal - might/does sound "easier" to get to

who knows, taking the pressure off yourself, you might end up losing more weight too,.....later!!!!

23.3 BMI would/will be great

but.............i bet you are looking terrific now too!!!!

whatever works for you is the best/right answer

i get it about dwelling on that #

but we all should/and do know that all that matters is how you feel, and i'm sure you do look amazing too!!!!

you've lost 95 lbs bud!!!!!

too cool!!!

thats terrific

fingers and toes crossed to help you break your stupid stall

keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life

kathy

congrats

Kathy, I always enjoy reading ur responses, so supportive and positive. Thanks for ur opnion. I figure that if I know I only have 13 lbs to lose, I will be more motivated to get there, vs a longer road which may give me more worry to actually get there.

Thanks for ur positivety.Always enjoy reading ur repsonses. I'll keep u informed on my progress,

Congrats on ur success. If I can have the same succes, I'll be elated! Have great wknd.

Marci

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

At the seminar they told me to aim for BMI of 25 as goal so yours sound good.

[erp 2,016]

I initially set two goals: a goal of 140 and stretch goal of 130. I hit 140 about a month ago and like where I am. Ultimately I'd like to maintain at around 135 and will work toward it but I'm not working too hard so it will take awhile. Go with how you feel and look. At 138, my tummy is mostly flat, I wear a size small (4/6) so I learned I didn't have to lose as much as I thought.