So what are your physical goals????

Hey All, I was just wondering what your physical goals are (not your weight goal). I think it is important to have goals of things we could never do physically before because of our weight. I am interested in hearing what everyone else has to say. For instance, my physical goal is to climb the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse this August. For the past few years we vacation in the Outer Banks of NC and each year I was never even able to attempt to climb that lighthouse. This year I WILL! People who have been thin all their lives just don't seem to understand these things that seem to be impossible for us to physically do. Peace! Hope

oh where to begin lol. I want to finally be able to complete the Maryland Heights hike at Harpers Ferry. I attempted it but never made it to the cliffs, it was just too difficult. It's a challenging hike anyway, about 6 miles ( straight up lol ) I was very disappointed the day I tried it and couldn't make it. Hubby looked at me the other day and said guess where we are going in August if you're ready I also want to kayak and raft the rapids down there ( W. Virginia ) I want to go skiing and play paintball with my hubby and kids. We also shoot skeet and I'm looking forward to generally having more stamina when we go and handling the summer heat better. I'm looking forward to not struggling so much physically on our annual camping trip in July.We camp every year for a week at an amusemen****er park campground. And last but not least I want to be able to reach to do my pedicure easily! LOL I am fortunate I guess because I haven't had a weight problem all my life and have had the opportunity to do many things that others who have suffered from day one haven't gotten to do. By the same token tho it can be hellish and frustrating remembering your thin self and not being able to do those things anymore. I look forward to regaining an active life!

I almost just ignored responding to this post because I'm still afraid to make goals. But I figured I might as well say what I'm thinking. In the past, I've never attained any goals, therefore it's easier and kinder to my heart to not make them. I guess I'm a quitter. But I know I can't quit this surgery, can't is the key word here, I went through too much, physically and emotionally, and financially to quit this. I am seeing results.. don't get me wrong, I can walk around the block, do some mild excersizing, can tie my shoes in the middle, am off BP meds, can see changes in my clothes size. But I'm still not ready to make those goal sets. I'm just gonna keep plugging by day by day! Nice post Hope, congrats to all of you who are attaining what you seek! T

Plugging day by day is actually the biggest goal of them all because it's a challenge you meet every single day to achieve. I'm impressed by your progress and can't wait till I can have some for myself!

My goals are: to walk a mile with no pain anywhere; to stand in lines; to lift something besides my big butt out of a chair; to get up off of the floor after I exercise; to spend a day at a craft show; trip to New York; or a beach party; to chase grandchildren around (that is, whenever my selfish children decide to make me a grandmother); to wear high heels again without feeling like I am going to fall on my .....; to tie my shoes without being out of breath; to paint my toenails again; to dance again. Sad but true. Teresa

Hi, Hope... Interesting post and I enjoyed everyone's insight. I think I have to agree with Linda that I am slowing 'regaining' my previous life. I used to be active, used to walk, excercise, be involved in my children's activities. It feels wonderful to be getting a small part of my life back again. It feels wonderful to not be miserable. It feels wonderful not to hide. And it feels wonderful not to hurt! I have never climbed a lighthouse, but I did climb the Statue of Liberty once (back when you were allowed to climb to the crown). I don't remember my weight at the time...perhaps 250?...but what I do remember is that it was sheer hell to get to the top and I swore never to do it again. Now, what's the 'ol adage...never say never? Now that I would like to challenge myself to that again, we're unfortunetly no longer allowed inside the SOL at all. (sigh) But that's OK...there are other goals. Maybe I'll even try your lighthouse this summer. We will also be vacationing in the Outer Banks in June (our first time...looking forward to it!) and I think I'll just have to put the lighthouse on our list! Thanx for sharing, Hope! (((hugs))) -Karen

Good Afternoon Everyone! Great topic! I really enjoyed reading the posts. As for my personal goals. I have already met some and am still working on others. One of my first and most important goals was to not be ridden with pain in my knees all the time. Goal met within just few days of surgery. It is wonderful to be rid of that pain. It truly was holding me back from living my life. Second goal - to be free of the back pain ... sorry to say, that it is still here sometimes. Another goal was to be able to have the stamina to play with my children. Doing pretty good in that area also ... although my kiddies still have far more energy than I can muster. Goal 4 - to sit in any car with any seat belt fitting. Goal met Goal 5 - To walk my stairs without having to hit each step two time and pull myself up with the handrail. Now I am able to sprint up and down the steps. Someone needs something either upstairs or down ... I am always jumping to be the one to do it. I took the words of wisdom from the guy who did the seminar on exercise seriously. He said even short bursts of exercise can really help. Goal 6 - to go to an amusement park this year without fear of not fitting in the rides. Goal 7 - to go to the movies and fit comfortably in the seats - goal met, as a matter of fact I was able to curl up sitting sideways in the seat. YEAH Goal 8 - to be able to exercise. Goal met and far exceeds my wildest dreams. I am up to 3 power miles a day, aerobics 3 times per week and have started some basic calisthenics at home and am working on getting the money to go and start some weight resistant training. EEE gads ... I am using this treat as a reward/incentive for good behavior. That would have NEVER happened just a few short months ago. Best wishes to each of you as you strive to obtain your own personal goals. I am thrilled when I read each of your success stories, I ache with you when you are going through a hard time. I am overjoyed when you post that you have made a goal. I am anxious with you as you await your surgery dates. FYI - I am so very proud of each and every one of you. You guys are all so very brave ... hero's in my book!!! Have a beautiful day! Hugs, Tammy

I am so proud of everyone for the goals met as well as the goals yet to be achieved. You are an awesome bunch and this was a great post, Hope. At this point, all I can say is that I wish to acheive the goal of spontineity (sp?). Not to step back and be afraid to do something. Afraid if I could. Afraid if I should. Afraid what I might look like trying. I just can't wait to feel comfortable enough to just jump back in and live life again. Dianne

I am so excited over what everyone has written!!! It puts a whole new persepctive on weight loss!! When we hit our plateaus or we feel we haven't lost enough weight I believe it is helpful to sit back and think of the things we can feel comfortable now doing that we couldn't months ago. Even if that scale doesn't move we still have our small accomplishments to be pleased with! Peace!! Hope

Great one Hope. I have a physical goal of being able to play ball in the backyard with Nathan. To be able to chase my kids in order to keep them out of the street. I will never forget the time one of the triplets almost got hit b/c I could not catch them. Thanks for my ten year old who had to get him for me. I have been blessed and this post really helped.