I wanted to make a list of reasons why I want to lose weight so I could refer back to it when I'm having a hard time sticking to my plan. I also wanted a list of short term and long term goals as well as small little rewards so I have some fun things to work towards. I'm 60lbs overweight .It's going to take me a long time to lose that, so I think some little rewards along the way will be great motivators as I work towards that larger goal.
Reasons That I Want To Lose Weight
1. I'd like to set a good example for my kids, I want them to grow up in a healthy enviroment eating healthy foods and being active. I never want them to struggle with weight like I have.
2. I don't want my kids embarrassed of me because I'm fat.
3. I'd like to fit into cute clothes.
4. I'd like to feel better about myself, have more confidence
5. I'd like to feel better, physically.
6. I'd like to be able to start running, I can't do that until I've lost some weight.
7. I'd like to be able to be able to get rid of the guilt that goes along with my bad eating habits and sedentary lifestyle.
8. I'd like to know that I've done what I could to lower my chance of cancers, heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. I don't want to get something later down the road and wonder if I would have just ate healthier and exercised, would I still have that ailment.
9. I want to feel confident in pictures. I have just a handful of pictures of me with my kids because I hate having my picture taken at this weight. I have not had any professional family pictures taken because of my weight.
10. I don't want my weight holding me back from anything anymore.
I'm sure there's many more and I'll add to this list when I need to. I'll also try and write a post going into detail into some of these reasons, because it seems like a short list, but each reason up there has several things that go with it. Like, fit into cute clothes means more confidence, looking forward to clothes shopping, being able to get more clothes for less money, being able to shop at any store I want, feeling good around the house instead of like a slob, not being embarrased of running into somebody I know in the store, etc.
Goals
I have several small and large goals, some that deal with numbers on a scale, some with size of clothes, and some physical ones that deal with the exercise and getting physical part of my plan. I've listed some of the goals below.
My first goal is to lose 10lbs, my next goal is 214, which will put my BMI in the overweight category instead of the obese category, then my next goal is to be the weight I was when I got pregnant which was 207, my next goal after that, which will be a big milestone, is to get to 199lbs. My weight goal after that is 189 and then 178 which will put me in the healthy weight range for my height. My final goal is between 160-165.
My first clothing goal is to fit into normal x-large shirts. Right now I have to by a XXL or XXXL, which is humiliating. I don't have any loose t-shirts to work out in because they are all too tight on me. So, my main focus is to be able to fit into the big t-shirts I have and into my XL clothes. I'm just concentrating on that right now, and when I reach that goal, I'll set some more.
Exercise, my exercise goals are to go to the gym 3-4 days a week and do 30 minutes of cardio each time. Then, I'd like to increase that to 4-5 days a week, increasing the amount of cardio I do. I'd then like to add in strength training and switch up my cardio routine by doing a mix of treadmill, elliptical, stair climber, etc. In addition to my gym time, I'd like to get some physical activity in on other days with walks around my neighborhood with my family. My ultimate goal is to start running. I'd love to eventually be able to do 5ks and run several times a week--indoors and outdoors. My gym membership isn't cheap and I would love to be able to drop it and get a treadmill instead and be able to work out at home with free weights and my treadmill and running outdoors when the weather permits.
Rewards
I realize that the weight loss, better health, more confidence, etc. is a reward in itself, but I think fun little tangible rewards along the way would be a great motivator. I'd like to do a small reward for each weight goal that I acheive as well as a small goal each week if I meet my workout goals that week.
With a week being from Sunday-Monday, if I go to the gym 3 times in a week, then my reward will be to get a healthy Starbucks drink. Pumpkin Spice is coming out this week and in a few months the holiday flavors will be out. I love Starbucks and this will be a major motivator for me.
229- Professional Blog Design for my Family Blog
214- $40.00 worth of make-up
207- $40.00 purse or shoes
199- new workout clothes $60.00 worth
189- new clothes $60.00 worth
178- new clothes-$100.00 worth
165- New clothes, shoes, purse--shopping spree--250.00 worth
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