Well, I've decided to change my target goal weight. I am 5' 7" tall, and currently weigh about 165, which puts my BMI at 25.8, almost in the normal range. I originally had my goal as 135, which is about what I weighed at age 20. Now I think I'm going to be happy at 150. That will put my BMI at 23.5, which is smack dab in the middle of the "normal" range. I'm wearing size 10 or 12 slacks now, and I figure 15 more pounds will put me in the 6 to 8 size. Plus, I intend to have a tummy tuck early next year so that my jelly belly doesn't jiggle when I brush my teeth in the morning.(LOL!) That should just about do it, I think.

I'm wondering what you all think about what I'm thinking? How much is too much, and how much is too little?

I think that is a good idea. You look fantastic, healthy, and happy. I think 15 more lbs is more than enough. You are beautiful girl.

Sounds like a beautiful goal. And you know what you want to look like and how you want to feel better than anyone. I'm so happy for you!!!! Have you posted before and afters to the 6 month pics post yet? I'd love to see.

How about a sliding goal? When you reach the laudable goal of 150 (oh will I ever see the day, Tapshoes sobs???), live with it for a while and then make a decision. Perhaps you will be absolutely dellighted and comfortable at 150, or you may say, nope, another 10 pounds, or 15, or whatever.

I would suggest 150 as the goal, and then see.

How's that for a non-answer?:smile2:

I think it is kind of hard to set a goal when we start because we really don't know how we'll look or feel at that size. I've set my goal at 160 and I may decide I don't want to go that low, or I want to go even lower. I just don't know. The last time I weighed 160 I was in 8th or 9th grade. I'm almost 30 now and I've had two kids--my body is far different so I really don't know. Plus, I'd like to have more muscle tone and definition than I had on the way up so that definitely changes how I look. My one condition is that I MUST go under 200. I won't be happy if I'm over that.

I think it is where you will be comfortable that makes you at goal. You are so close, way to go!!!

Have you posted before and afters to the 6 month pics post yet? I'd love to see.

No, I haven't, but I sure need to. I'm always suprised at how I look in pictures. Oddly enough, I always think I look bigger in pictures than I do in the mirror. They say the camera adds 10 pounds, but I have to ask, "How many cameras were ON me???" LOL!

I'll try to get some pics this weekend and get them posted so that you guys can be the judge. Sometimes I think we're too critical of ourselves.

. Oddly enough, I always think I look bigger in pictures than I do in the mirror. They say the camera adds 10 pounds, but I have to ask, "How many cameras were ON me???" LOL!

You look in the mirror? I haven't looked at myself in the mirror (other than my face) in a LONG time. Not even when trying on clothes - if they fit, then I wore them - no looking in the mirror for me. There is no full-length mirror in my house, there is not one on my dresser or other places. I am a master at mirror avoidance. And as for pictures - I have made Herculean efforts over my life to avoid cameras, and have been known to rip a camera from someones hands, tear the film out (which dates me, I know!), and I have thrown someone's camera overboard. Nowadays, of course, I can't control it - cameras are everywhere, but as long as I don't see the pics, it's ok.

I was and still sort of am that way too. Hate cameras. But I hate them less now that they can show me that I really am losing weight. Helps me get a better feeling of what I really look like. I know....that's good and bad. LOL

I love the camara!!!!

hehe

I have hundreds more. I take pictures of myself as a hobby.

Edited August 22, 200817 yr by ReadySteadyGo
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Dang Ready! Look at you, gorgeous girl.

Ready - LOL, you remind me of my niece and you look wonderful, no wonder you love the camera!

Tapshoes - You're killing me. :tongue: ROFLMAO :ohmy: I used to do that too! I'm just now starting to like, not only the camera, but how about when you see someone you haven't seen in forever? I was a very thin teen/young adult and then got fat after having kids. I'd threaten DH with his life if he flagged down an old friend in a store. I've even been known to run to another isle and hide because I was so ashamed. Now I'm always holding my head up and look forward to running into an old friend or meeting one of his coworkers, etc.

kjeter - You look amazing. Geeze, I feel old now.:wink:

I took new pics this morning, but forgot to bring the cord to copy them from the camera to computer. Will post on Monday. (I have dialup at home. :wink2:)

Edited August 22, 200817 yr by SuzanneG

Kristi, I think that's a great goal! I think you look really good already and at goal! But I think 150 is perfect!!

Ready, you remind me of me.. I take pictures of myself all the time. I dont' know why.. Just at lunch I took about 10 pictures of myself, just for fun.. I just like trying different expressions and all that. I'm a dork!!