I have not taken a lot of time talking about my goals. I have primarily concentrated on my short term and daily journey. There have been a few reasons for this. I have concentrated on the short term and daily issues because looking ahead is too overwhelming. It's too scary. It makes me not be able to breathe. However, I have lost 28 pounds. 28 pounds. I can't believe. January 5, when I started, I never thought that by May I would have lost 28 pounds.
I still have 70 pounds to go. THIS is what causes me to not be able to breathe. THIS is what is overwhelming. I want to lose 100 pounds. I need to lose 100 pounds. I know that I will be the most healthy I can be if I lose 100 pounds. But it's crazy to think that I still have 70 to go. 70.pounds. I'm making such a big deal out of this because I haven't stopped to think about this yet. And maybe I don't need to yet. But, I'm starting to get serious about this journey...not that I haven't been already...but I'm starting to realize that it's possible. I'm starting to realize that I am worth this. I am worth feeling and looking the best that I can.
With all this, I feel like I need to still take it slow. I feel like those small goals I am making are the ones I need to stick to. Right now, my small goal is 235. Once I reach 235, I will think about what I need to do further.
By the way, I have walked twice today. I am so proud of myself. There are a group of ladies at work that walk during our 15 minute breaks. I walked with them and walked when I got home with Mocha. I think I will try to continue doing this. I want to create a calorie deficit of some sort.
I can do this. I know I can.
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You can do it Crystal. You are 1/4 of the way there.
I think short goals are the way to go. Right now my goal is to hit 262.5. I take it five pounds at a time. It's so much less overwhelming that way.
http://282point5.blogspot.com/2009/02/goals.html
That's my goal chart. While the chart itself may be overwelming, I ONLY focus on the next weight. And it's so much fun getting to write in red the date obtained!
Congrats on your 28! WOO-HOO. That's fantastic!!!
It really is one day at a time. I think that's the main reason why I have stuck it thru. If I think about what I need to do tomorrow, I miss out on today.