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I've never really been any good at this... I always reach too high and
fall too far if you get my drift. So here's something reasonable, I think to start off with. Today is January 17, 2004. I am 5'4" tall and currently weigh 257.75 LBS. MY GOAL: By June 17, 2004, I'd like to loose 30 lbs. and weigh in at 227. Micki -- -- Imajica |
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Hey, Micki,
That's a great goal and you can do it. Let us know how it is going. I'd suggest doing a search on the 'net on goal-setting. I recently gave a talk on this subject and found some really good stuff. Cat "Imajica Maellevan" wrote in message ... I've never really been any good at this... I always reach too high and fall too far if you get my drift. So here's something reasonable, I think to start off with. Today is January 17, 2004. I am 5'4" tall and currently weigh 257.75 LBS. MY GOAL: By June 17, 2004, I'd like to loose 30 lbs. and weigh in at 227. Micki -- -- Imajica |
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"Imajica Maellevan" wrote in message ... I've never really been any good at this... I always reach too high and fall too far if you get my drift. So here's something reasonable, I think to start off with. Today is January 17, 2004. I am 5'4" tall and currently weigh 257.75 LBS. MY GOAL: By June 17, 2004, I'd like to loose 30 lbs. and weigh in at 227. Micki -- -- Imajica That sounds like a very reasonable and attainable goal. You may surprise yourself once you get into a healthy eating and exercise routine by exceeding your goals. Keep us posted of your progress. Beverly |
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On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 02:42:52 GMT, Imajica Maellevan
wrote: I've never really been any good at this... I always reach too high and fall too far if you get my drift. So here's something reasonable, I think to start off with. Today is January 17, 2004. I am 5'4" tall and currently weigh 257.75 LBS. MY GOAL: By June 17, 2004, I'd like to loose 30 lbs. and weigh in at 227. Micki I find short term goals work better for me. For one thing, you can achieve them and that makes you feel good and ready to set the next goal. Whereas longer term goals tend to be easier to forget about. Also, if you make the goals directly dependent on the scale, it can be far easier to be disappointed. Not everyone's body loses weight in a regular or quick fashion. Might be better to set some goals for how often you exericise, or how many healthy meals you eat a week. Mind you, long term goals are fine too, but it's good to have those in-between goals... and goals that aren't entirely focused on what the scale says too. Cynthia |
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Micki,
Iggi, hit on a great point, accountability. This group is one great big coaching session, 24/7. You have no idea how much you would pay for group coaching (or maybe you do), but you certainly won't get it everyday like this place. "Ignoramus10473" wrote in message ... In article , Imajica Maellevan wrote: I've never really been any good at this... I always reach too high and fall too far if you get my drift. So here's something reasonable, I think to start off with. Today is January 17, 2004. I am 5'4" tall and currently weigh 257.75 LBS. MY GOAL: By June 17, 2004, I'd like to loose 30 lbs. and weigh in at 227. That's a reasonable goal. Doable and conservatiuve. If you accomplish it, you will do better than most. Hang around here and mention your goal in your posts often for some accountability... i 223/173/180 |
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Imajica Maellevan wrote:
MY GOAL: By June 17, 2004, I'd like to loose 30 lbs. and weigh in at 227. Heh. I'm really starting to sound like a curmudgeon, but I don't like it. The problem with setting a goal 6 months out is that people too easily get discouraged when they realize they aren't going to make it (which they realize by projecting out their current loss rate.) Fact is, it takes time to work out the kinks. But no matter HOW long it takes, it's worth working on having new diet and exercise habits be a way of life. What I *REALLY* hate is when someone says, "I started exercising and eating right and it didn't work for me." So they quit. Um, how 'bout try again? I mean, really, is anything ELSE supposed to work? So, instead of just knocking you about, how about you set a goal for this week to drink 8 glasses of water every day and exercise three times. Can you do that? Dally |
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I think you have the right idea. Setting a series of smaller goals is often better than going for it all at once which can seem daunting. Then, as you get to each goal you can assess how you feel and look before you set the next one. Good luck janice On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 02:42:52 GMT, Imajica Maellevan wrote: I've never really been any good at this... I always reach too high and fall too far if you get my drift. So here's something reasonable, I think to start off with. Today is January 17, 2004. I am 5'4" tall and currently weigh 257.75 LBS. MY GOAL: By June 17, 2004, I'd like to loose 30 lbs. and weigh in at 227. Micki |
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On 18 Jan 2004 14:25:03 GMT, Ignoramus3274
wrote: In article , Lance and Michelle wrote: Micki, Iggi, hit on a great point, accountability. This group is one great big coaching session, 24/7. You have no idea how much you would pay for group coaching (or maybe you do), but you certainly won't get it everyday like this place. Absolutely, I love my accountability here... I post my morning weight every day... And in my mind, this gives me a bit of accountability, even though probably no one gives a damn... That's why I post the Food & Exercise stuff. For me, that's even more accountability; I not only want to post a good weight, but I want to be able to post eating and exercise that I can feel good about. I know most people don't give a damn about what I eat or what exercise I do either, but I do it for myself. Chris 262/166/??? |
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"Chris Braun" wrote in message ... On 18 Jan 2004 14:25:03 GMT, Ignoramus3274 wrote: In article , Lance and Michelle wrote: Micki, Iggi, hit on a great point, accountability. This group is one great big coaching session, 24/7. You have no idea how much you would pay for group coaching (or maybe you do), but you certainly won't get it everyday like this place. Absolutely, I love my accountability here... I post my morning weight every day... And in my mind, this gives me a bit of accountability, even though probably no one gives a damn... That's why I post the Food & Exercise stuff. For me, that's even more accountability; I not only want to post a good weight, but I want to be able to post eating and exercise that I can feel good about. I know most people don't give a damn about what I eat or what exercise I do either, but I do it for myself. Chris 262/166/??? I think most of us enjoy your posts. We see it working for you and know it's attainable if we put forth the effort, too. For those who don't give a damn - screw them! Beverly |
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