Random Poll o' the Week: Fact or perception?

I'm 5'5. Close enough!

 It used to be that I achieve a certain weight.  For years I said I would be happy if I got to 170.  Now I am 15 pounds below that and I am still not happy.    I want to look like I have achieved that weight.  I think MY perception is off.  I need to accept that I am beautiful the way I am.  My body is the way God made me.   I only wi**** was easier to believe that.

Very interesting questions... They really bring one of my dilemmas into perspective.  I'm currently at 172 lbs, which still makes me obese by all the BMI charts, but sooo many people look at me and say that I don't need to lose anymore weight.  (I'm 5'3"). And I do feel really healthy.  But I don't think I'm "healthy enough"???  So, for me I think I need to achieve a certain weight (I think 140) then see how I feel; looks are secondary for me; I actually look ok now; wearing a size 12 pants and medium top; I just know I want to get to a healthier weight for my height. Soooo -- long way of saying that the specific weight is more important to me than if I LOOK like I've achieved a certain weight.  Good questions, Nik! We can always count on you to get us thinking.

This subject has been the most eye opening part of my weight loss journey. I set a goal weight and never thought about it again until I woke up one day and realized that I didn't want to lose any more weight. My body must have agreed because I've not lost any since then. As I currently sit, I am 11 pounds over my original goal weight and 1 pound above a normal BMI, and that is perfectly fine with me.

For this one, I'm going to say a happy marriage of both : )

the number now signifies my self control and confidence that i can do this. the looking like that number exudes the confidence.

Muscle - it does a body good.

Me, too!! I also say both. The number on the scale and my measurements are equally important. They go hand in hand.

I didn't get to post to you - congratulations on an amazing four years.

I honestly dont expect to ever weigh under 150 but would love to look like I do.  No one believes I weigh what I do now so figure I have a better chance at looking like I weight 150 than actually ever getting there LOL.

The number on the scale is not the ultimate driver for me. I want to FIT in most seats and be able to SHOP in most stores. I want to ride the rides, walk up a hill, bend over to tie my shoes and hell - maybe even paint my toes!  I want to be comfortable, able-bodied and healthy. PERIOD. 

LOOK! Hands down. I'm 5'9" and German. I'm not going to be 120 lbs. It's a beautiful number, but certainly not a beautiful outcome. I want to feel able and healthy and beautiful. There isn't a number for that in my opinion.