Healthy Life Journey
January Topic
Happy New Year!
After looking back over 2008, I've been counting all of my blessings and appreciating how far I've come in my weight loss journey. I have noticed, however, that even though I am at my goal weight, I have begun to start drinking fluids with my meals again. I've decided to set a larger goal for 2009 of no longer drinking with my meals. Then I'll set smaller goals that will help me reach the larger goal. I'd love it if you'd all join me by answering the following 2 questions.
1. What is your favorite "Wow" moment from 2008?
2. What is your Goal (Health-related) for 2009?
- are you setting any smaller goals to help you reach your
larger Goal?
My answer for question # 1 is: When I got back from my trip to Israel, I was 7 lbs. lighter, and 5 lbs. below my goal weight. I was wearing my heavy boots, jeans, a belt, and a heavy sweater. I have not been at this weight in 15 years or more. I did not even think my body could get down to that weight again, esp. cosidering the 7-8 lbs. of excess skin I'm carrying.
My answer for question # 2 is:
Goal: I will no longer drink fluids during my meals. I will stop drinking a half hour before my meals, and I will not start drinking fluid again until an hour after my meal.
Mini goal # 1: I will stop drinking with my meals at home.
Mini goal # 2: I will stop drinking with my meals everywhere, including restaurants and other people's homes (except for holiday occasions).
Mini goal # 3: I will stop drinking with my meals everywhere, including restaurants and other people's homes (except for 4 holiday occasions per year).
Mini goal # 4: I will stop drinking a half an hour before meals and I will stop drinking with my meals everywhere, including restaurants and other people's homes (except for 4 holiday occasions per year).
Mini goal # 5: I will stop drinking a half an hour before meals and I will stop drinking with my meals everywhere, including restaurants and other people's homes (except for 4 holiday occasions per year) & I will not drink for half an hour after each meal.
I can't wait to hear your "Wow"moments from 2008 and Goals for 2009.
After looking back over 2008, I've been counting all of my blessings and appreciating how far I've come in my weight loss journey. I have noticed, however, that even though I am at my goal weight, I have begun to start drinking fluids with my meals again. I've decided to set a larger goal for 2009 of no longer drinking with my meals. Then I'll set smaller goals that will help me reach the larger goal. I'd love it if you'd all join me by answering the following 2 questions.
1. What is your favorite "Wow" moment from 2008?
2. What is your Goal (Health-related) for 2009?
- are you setting any smaller goals to help you reach your
larger Goal?
My answer for question # 1 is: When I got back from my trip to Israel, I was 7 lbs. lighter, and 5 lbs. below my goal weight. I was wearing my heavy boots, jeans, a belt, and a heavy sweater. I have not been at this weight in 15 years or more. I did not even think my body could get down to that weight again, esp. cosidering the 7-8 lbs. of excess skin I'm carrying.
My answer for question # 2 is:
Goal: I will no longer drink fluids during my meals. I will stop drinking a half hour before my meals, and I will not start drinking fluid again until an hour after my meal.
Mini goal # 1: I will stop drinking with my meals at home.
Mini goal # 2: I will stop drinking with my meals everywhere, including restaurants and other people's homes (except for holiday occasions).
Mini goal # 3: I will stop drinking with my meals everywhere, including restaurants and other people's homes (except for 4 holiday occasions per year).
Mini goal # 4: I will stop drinking a half an hour before meals and I will stop drinking with my meals everywhere, including restaurants and other people's homes (except for 4 holiday occasions per year).
Mini goal # 5: I will stop drinking a half an hour before meals and I will stop drinking with my meals everywhere, including restaurants and other people's homes (except for 4 holiday occasions per year) & I will not drink for half an hour after each meal.
I can't wait to hear your "Wow"moments from 2008 and Goals for 2009.
Hi Kim, I was glad you posted this I always like to hear wow moments, it is encouraging to me. I had quite a few in 2008. However the highlight was at my parent's 50th anniversary my sister and I hosted. Believe it or not my sister and I used to be called the Crisco sisters, how mean is that? Anyway, there were people at the anniversary that didn't know me because of my weight loss and lots and lots of compliments for both my sis and I. It was an amazing night not only for the amazing fact my parents have been able to share 50 years together but the fact that my sis and I wowed everyone! It was incredible fun! Other wow moments include pulling up to a plus size store and realizing before I went in that everything there was to big for me now, what a feeling as I pulled over to the regular size clothing store! LOL, it was great. When I was back for my parent's anniversary I went to see a close family friend and stood in front of the counter for a good five minutes waiting for him to notice me, only when I said something did he respond. He said..........Dottie, I didn't even recognize you! You look wonderful.
I use goals and rewards all the time in this endeavor. I am currently working on my last 15.5 pounds to goal. I am taking it one week at a time, usually set a mini goal of going to the gym for 4-5 days a week then at the end of the week I get a new piece of smaller clothing. My sis and I have a trip planned for Yellowstone this summer and I want to be toned and fit so I can go on a trail ride, so that is my big goal.
Thanks for posting this thread.
Dottie
I use goals and rewards all the time in this endeavor. I am currently working on my last 15.5 pounds to goal. I am taking it one week at a time, usually set a mini goal of going to the gym for 4-5 days a week then at the end of the week I get a new piece of smaller clothing. My sis and I have a trip planned for Yellowstone this summer and I want to be toned and fit so I can go on a trail ride, so that is my big goal.
Thanks for posting this thread.
Dottie
Certified Obesity Help Support Group Leader
236 (highest)/228 (at surgery)/136.8(currently)
236 (highest)/228 (at surgery)/136.8(currently)
Dottie:
Thank you so much for sharing this with me. That was a great 50th wedding anniversary story. You'll have to include that in your scrapbook somewhere. (P.S. My folks are celbrating their 50th this year).
Be sure to record your "Wow" moments in a notebook so that you can look back on them once you reach your goal weight. It will be good motivation to stay on track.
I like your goals for this year. I wish I were going with you to Yellowstone. I used to live in Powel, WY. I hope you and your sis have a GREAT time.
KimM
Thank you so much for sharing this with me. That was a great 50th wedding anniversary story. You'll have to include that in your scrapbook somewhere. (P.S. My folks are celbrating their 50th this year).
Be sure to record your "Wow" moments in a notebook so that you can look back on them once you reach your goal weight. It will be good motivation to stay on track.
I like your goals for this year. I wish I were going with you to Yellowstone. I used to live in Powel, WY. I hope you and your sis have a GREAT time.
KimM
Did I have a WOW moment in 2008? I think the whole year was one of self-discovery with the band. I found out I get discouraged easily! I got side tracked early on and lost focus. I seem to have come back to it...for me the band is a tool to assist with dieting. I want to lose weight, I want to be more flexible, and less encumbered by my weight.
So my goals for 2009 are to:
1) eat 5 veggie/fruits a day
2) take my vitamins
3) exercise for 30 minutes a day
In addition, I will continue to work on the emotional eating triggers!
So my goals for 2009 are to:
1) eat 5 veggie/fruits a day
2) take my vitamins
3) exercise for 30 minutes a day
In addition, I will continue to work on the emotional eating triggers!
