Rasputin, you'll know when you get closer to goal whether it's unhealthy or not. It doesn't sound unreasonable for your height and size... Don't sell yourself short and think, "oh, I could never get to the size I really want to because I'm so far off" When you get closer you may realize that your bodyfat will be 20% at say, 135 pounds OR it could be 20% at 115 lbs. It depends on the type of training you do from now until then and how much muscle you carry.......I have people telling me all the time that to lose 5-10 lbs is unreasonable, it's unhealthy for me to want to have less bodyfat. WHATEVER. They're all people who are sedentary and don't really put any effort into their physical health. 120 lbs doesn't sound unhealthy FOR NOW, just wait until your closer and you'll know for sure. Don't doubt yourself.

Meg

Thanks for that, Meg. A wee bit paranoid about setting myself up for failure. Mind you any weight loss for me would not be a failure, eh?

re: ppl telling you that it is unreasonable to lose X amount of weight. I've noticed before when I've been trying to lose weight that at first ppl are quite supportive and then it is almost like they are trying to sabotage me! e.g., "One dessert tonight won't hurt" Offering me a dessert is like offering a recovering alcoholic a drink. Not only is it just mean!, but it will make me want MORE!

Maybe it is a jealousy thing or something?? Or maybe they are just used to me looking like this and are not processing the change themselves. I will still be *ME* regardless of the package. hhmmpph.... People ... strange animals!!

Val

hey, you won't be setting yourself up for failure! Things change, if you have to change your goal later, then you've been successful for getting close enough to it to have to change it!!

No one is setting up for failure here... I think I explained earlier that even it you dont get to your goal at least you made progress... Of course, that doesnt mean to give 25 % or even 75 % effort here...

You need to give yourself 95 to 100 % effort here...

...because it is you that looks at yourself every Friday morning in the mirror and it is you that reflects if you honestly gave it 95 to 100 % effort the preceding week...

Stay focused and motivated...

Have a great week,
Korry

What I meant by that last post was:

You can break down the larger goal into weekly or biweekly (smaller) goals... (Much easier to manage)

And the other aspect I wanted to emphasize was that you must give yourself an honest effort here, because the self-reflecting part is important, since noone can keep secrets from themselves...

Have a productive week,
Korry

Thanks to both of you for your input. And red, thanks for doing the math for me!! I was just trying to do it myself ... handy timing!! I'll watch those numbers as I reduce to see what is a comfy weight for me.

Making the effort, Korry! Not for you or this forum or anyone else but for me. Because you are absolutely right - "noone can keep secrets from themselves". This journey is not just about the weight.

Not cheated once this week! Quite a big deal for me as I have a wee history of binging (no purge though!) under stress.

My goals this week -
*Continue the no cheat mode
*Get off the tube one stop earlier in the morning and walk to work a bit further.
*In the evenings, no tube. Just walk to the train station. I am sure I can make it before my 1648 train. Otherwise, the 1700 is not a bad option.
*Tai chi - thursday at lunch time. Not a wild burner or anything, but good for body & soul nonetheless!

How is everyone's Sunday going?

Ready to gear up for this oncoming week?

Have you gotten your plan-of-action ready for this week?

If yes...

Have you 'fine-tuned' it for this week and identified any obstacles that you may encounter this week...

..and Of course, tell yourself where you want to be by Friday...

Have a good one,
Korry

Yep, I'm with ya Korry! Gearing myself up for a more productive week. Went grocery shopping and stocked up on "safe" stuff to snack on -- my personal goal this week is to get to at least 159. (Seems like I've been at 161 forever!) Also going to try to get more walking in this week. Cheers!

Getting measured tonight ... My plan for the next 4 weeks is ready to go ... I know what I have to do, and tomorrow I start doing it!

OK, just got measured ... I'm better off in the bodyfat department than I thought. I'm 242 lbs at 13.5%. I'll take it!

Here is the cut-and-paste from mybodycomp.com:

Height 75.00 in (1.91 m)
Weight 243 lbs (110.00 kg)
Neck 16.73 in (42.50 cm)
Shoulder 53.50 in (135.90 cm)
Chest 45.00 in (114.30 cm)
Waist 37.99 in (96.50 cm)
Abdomen 38.50 in (97.80 cm)
Hips 41.50 in (105.40 cm)
Thigh 27.01 in (68.60 cm)
Knee 16.26 in (41.30 cm)
Calf 17.01 in (43.20 cm)
Ankle 10.00 in (25.40 cm)
Arm 14.02 in (35.60 cm)
Forearm 11.50 in (29.20 cm)
Wrist 7.52 in (19.10 cm)

LBM is 210 lbs ... Fat mass is 33 lbs. (obviously mainly around my waist ... 38.5" OMG!!)

Morning cardio and CKD start tomorrow. Love that 5:00 am cardio ...

Well, yesterday I was getting out of the shower, when my husband was inside. He STARED at me and said:

"OH my GOD! I can really tell you have lost many inches!!! turn around! O my God!! You look great!"
He was my mirror...but at least he could speak and give me very nice comments.
This is what keeps me motivated.

Awww, that's so nice Becky, don't those comments make you feel GREAT?!?! ;-)

Becky that is so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a wonderful thing to read in the morning That must have felt so good.
take care
Meg