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[finalstraw]

This morning I was talking on the phone to my sister (who had gastric bypass and lost 130+), anyway, I was talking about my goal of 150# and she reminded me that she is only down to 168# and 3" shorter than me and I think she looks great!

So, for those that notice, I have changed my final goal to 175 (I'm 5'8 ), then when I reach 175, I will worry about the last 20lbs or so then. It makes my goal a little closer (but still so far away).

No biggie, just thought someone might notice and wanted to give an explanation.

[Jeanette]

Hey Steph:

I did sort of the same thing. According to all the charts I have read, a woman of 5'6" with a large fram should weigh between 140 and 159. I can't even begin to tell you when I weighed that little!

I set my goal at 180 because I feel I will look good at that weight. I want to still be curvy and soft, just not as big! Since I have not been 180 since I was a freshman in high school, we'll just have to see what happens!

[Kimbob]

Finalstraw - that is a VERY smart idea!

Realistic goals are so much wiser than unrealistic goals. I've been thinking of changing mine, too, and doing a re-evalutation when I reach that goal. There's no reason for me to be shooting for the weight I was before I got married and had children - frankly I was a little thin (wow, isn't that weird to say). If I shoot for such a difficult goal I may find myself discouraged. You and I are both tall girls, so I agree that our original goals may have been too low.

Thank you for that motivation!

Kimbob the Wising Up

[Unca_Tim]

You should feel it, when you start nearing your goal. You also have a whole (healthy) life to settle into what's comfortable for you.
Unca