I decided over the weekend that I wanted to change my goal weight. haha

Not because I want to be skinnier but because I want to lose half of me. I think it would be really exciting and rewarding to myself to know that I have literally lost half of myself.

I am 6ft tall, and may never hit it but that's ok. I will try and will be happy even if I don't but I want to try!

Does anyone else update their goals for "weird" random reasons other than the actual weight itself?

Edited October 24, 20223 yr by kcuster83

I love that goal!
You got get it!

I think we all are really just guessing as to goal weights anyway, so half your body weight seems as good a goal as any!

I mean I spent a bunch of time writing a program to estimate what I "should" weigh, but I'm not convinced it's any more accurate than my gut feeling, or just using the weight I remember being when I was younger.

Especially for me as a guy, my "goal" weight is highly dependent on muscle mass. I could end up weighing anywhere between about 170 and 225, depending on how much muscle I retain or regrow along the way. As a result, I'm a lot more focused on my % body fat and not scale weight.

9 minutes ago, SpartanMaker said:

I think we all are really just guessing as to goal weights anyway, so half your body weight seems as good a goal as any!

I mean I spent a bunch of time writing a program to estimate what I "should" weigh, but I'm not convinced it's any more accurate than my gut feeling, or just using the weight I remember being when I was younger.

Especially for me as a guy, my "goal" weight is highly dependent on muscle mass. I could end up weighing anywhere between about 170 and 225, depending on how much muscle I retain or regrow along the way. As a result, I'm a lot more focused on my % body fat and not scale weight.

That's a good point, thanks.

I love it! Makes me hum the Beatles and Nirvana ("half the man I used to be...") except in your case it will be physically.

Mentally, spiritually, emotionally, internally, we can pair this with the resolve to be twice the persons we used to be. Every challenge is an opportunity for personal growth, and OMG is this ever a challenge right now (a Monday morning in the fall, when the whole office smells like pumpkin spice and treats...). I just keep telling myself I am building a healthier body while building character.

I love that!!! Half of my starting weight would be 194, which is only 6 pounds from my goal. Maybe I'll change my goal to 190 so I can say I lost MORE than half of me lol I'm really happy for you and the progress you're making!!!

29 minutes ago, SleeveDiva2022 said:

I love that!!! Half of my starting weight would be 194, which is only 6 pounds from my goal. Maybe I'll change my goal to 190 so I can say I lost MORE than half of me lol I'm really happy for you and the progress you're making!!!

Thank you so much!

You are kicking ass too lady!! Be proud of yourself!

I’m excited for you good job! I have changed my goal weight several times. But when is enough enough?

10 hours ago, sweetsmith78 said:

I’m excited for you good job! I have changed my goal weight several times. But when is enough enough?

I was pretty set on mine from day one. But then suddenly I realized, I really could be half of me, which seemed fun so I lowered it just a little bit to make the extra effort!