Working in project management for a global company, I create and manage project schedules with major and minor milestones. While going thru this process, I wanted to create a milestone schedule for my "project", Me! I am coming up on my first major milestone, that I set for the first 30 days since surgery. BMI under 30. As of today, my BMI is 30.3 and I am 3 days from 1 month post op. I may not meet the 30 day milestone date, but only two more pounds and I will reach my 1st BMI milestone. This is a big deal for me, as I have not been under 30 BMI in over 15 years.

What is/was your 1st major milestone? ?

Finally reached my next major milestone...hit 150lbs, then dropped 1lb, and now 149lbs. I cannot remember the last time I was in the 140lbs. Maybe early 20's? I feel so energized and hopeful that my body will be stronger than ever to sustain me later in life because of this surgery! It's hard, no doubt, and at times, has been a bit overwhelming. But at the end of the day, all worth it! ?

I hit 50% of the way to my initial goal today. Still a little in disbelief at how the weight just keeps steadily going down. I’m 8 weeks out. My initial goal is 180 (65lbs).

I’m 152 lbs down today so I’ve met all my goals but the final one- hitting a “normal” BMI. I’ll hit that one in 16.4 lbs.
A few more milestones I hadn’t considered:
1. Went for a hike yesterday in 3 inch inseam shorts because my legs don’t rub together anymore! Last summer I didn’t even wear shorts- just size 4x leggings that I overheated in.
2. I am almost to the weight that my drivers license has said for like 20 years. I love that last time I renewed it and was clearly more than 150 lbs above that weight the lady didn’t even blink an eye. I renew in about 6 months so hopefully I’ll update the weight down this time.

17 minutes ago, blackcatsandbaddecisions said:

I’m 152 lbs down today so I’ve met all my goals but the final one- hitting a “normal” BMI. I’ll hit that one in 16.4 lbs.
A few more milestones I hadn’t considered:
1. Went for a hike yesterday in 3 inch inseam shorts because my legs don’t rub together anymore! Last summer I didn’t even wear shorts- just size 4x leggings that I overheated in.
2. I am almost to the weight that my drivers license has said for like 20 years. I love that last time I renewed it and was clearly more than 150 lbs above that weight the lady didn’t even blink an eye. I renew in about 6 months so hopefully I’ll update the weight down this time.

Awesome!! I bet you feel wonderful!

1 hour ago, MistySkye said:

I hit 50% of the way to my initial goal today. Still a little in disbelief at how the weight just keeps steadily going down. I’m 8 weeks out. My initial goal is 180 (65lbs).

That's great! It is a bit surreal at times...But in a good way!

My next major milestone is all about vanity...I have a pair of size 4 Abercrombie and Fitch jeans I have had since the 90's...my favorite pair of jeans ever...never could get rid of them! Hoping I will be able to wear in the next few months. ?

90s jeans are back in fashion! You should be good to go once you’re back in them.

I finally got rid of my former favorite jeans that I used as a goal- they were from 2006, ultra low rise boot cut jeans. I might be nearing the weight to where I could have fit in them but the style wasn’t going to be something I felt like wearing out and about. ?

On 05/25/2021 at 11:45, blackcatsandbaddecisions said:

Love the idea! My milestones were/are:

1. Being under 40 BMI -done

2. Losing 100 lbs- done

3. Being “overweight” (just reached this!)

4. Unsubscribing from Torrid and Lane Bryant emails- done

5. Fitting in my wedding rings- done

6. Finishing a couch to 5k app- just 1.5 weeks away!

7. Losing 150 lbs- I’m getting closer!

8. Hitting a normal weight - still a little way off from this but still working toward it



I never planned for some milestones that were huge for me like fitting in the conference room chairs at work, being able to cross my legs, buckling my seatbelt without struggle, etc.



Oh, but a huge milestone I forgot- onederland! And I’m 6.2 lbs from it, but who’s counting right?

I love all your goals... except... I’ll never leave TORRID!! lol. They go down to 00 now. I’ll shop there for the rest of my life, they have my aesthetic down ;)

Reached another milestone...healthy BMI! Next up...to be in the 130's! ?