Milestones/Mini-Goals

I'm a firm believer in chunking down a long term goal into smaller, more achievable ones.

I find that each mini-goal I set for myself works miracles in keeping me focused and on track, giving each weigh-in it's own importance and urgency.

So far, I've been celebrating each mini-victory and milestone as they've happened and here are the next few to work towards and look forward to:

Stage One: moving from the 200's into the 190's
Stage Two: 25 lbs lost
Stage Three: 30 lbs lost
Stage Four: moving from the 190's to the 180's, at which point, moving from "obese" to "overweight" on the BMI chart (this'll be a big one)

That's about as far ahead as I can think right now, but I'm still also on target to lose 50lbs by July 1st which was the first challenge I joined on the WW boards this year and am determined to get there.

The BIG ONE is to be at goal by our anniversary at the end of September. I'm keeping my eyes on the prize and still believe it can be done. I just have to plan, think ahead and have strategies for some of the challenges that are ahead of me.

With Easter dinner coming up, it will be the first big gathering involving a delicious feast since my start date. I'll have to be prepared for it. Summer's coming and bb-que, camping and cottaging season are always a very challenging time for me to eat well and control my calories from the beer and wine. I think this will just take more sheer determination, sense of responsibility to myself and strong will.

;-) Vic