New mini-goal idea(s)

Hey, Gang!  Regarding our mini-goal challenges... I think someone suggested a July 4th challenge earlier - which is awesome... when we watch the fireworks show that night, we'll know ALL of Nashville is celebrating OUR SUCCESS! OUR FREEDOM from those things that once enslaved us! Nice of them to put on such a show just for us, isn't it?! Firecracker, firecracker, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Firecracker, firecracker, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! (Scott, being the "cheerleader" that I am, I just couldn't resist!) ANYWAY... I have found through this last (very long) mini-goal challenge, that I do better with baby-steps. (I only lost 4 pounds during this whole time  which has had me dealing me w/ a plethara of emotions!!) That said, here is what I would like to propose... I would like to do a Mother's Day challenge, followed by a Father's Day challenge, ending with the BIG BANG of a July 4th challenge. For me, I would like to try to lose 2 pounds between now and Mother's Day (May 11th - we have a week and a 1/2!), and I am committed to working extra hard - both in work-outs and even going back to basics (liquids if I have to to re-jump-start a losing pattern). Then, I would like to lose an additional 5 pounds by Father's Day (June 15th), followed by 3 pounds for July 4th. That would give me a total goal of 10 pounds by July 4th. So, think about how you lose best --- what kind of goal setting works best for you --- then jump in on whatever level you'd like. This is what mine will look like --

Mother's Day = 2 pounds; Father's Day = 5 pounds; July 4th TOTAL = 10 pounds       others might simply say they want to lose 10 pounds by July 4th (and not worry about breaking it down) Whatever works for YOU!!!

So, PM me or log it here --- I will keep track of it all and will initiate the check-ins.

Know that EACH ONE of you are a BLESSING! I know I haven't been posting much - have hardly had time to lurk, but I think of you all often and have a heart-felt desire to get back in here like I used to be. I have to wonder if (inadvertently) letting go of my support system has led to what I consider a lack of success the past month+. ??? Or is it that it's going to slow down from here cuz I don't have as much to lose??? I just wasn't ready for the "screeching brakes", but also know I may just have to "chill out" a bit...??? Anywho...

LOVE YOU ALL! HAVE A BLESSED DAY!! ~ Tara

I like your concept about a bunch of smaller time frame mini's.  But I go back to see Dr. Morton next Wednesday-that is only four days prior to Mothers day.

My choose is to break this challenge in half and do a Father's Day Challenge ---lets say 5 pounds gone by then, and then another 5 pounds gone by July 4th.

That will be another 10 pounds gone forever!!!  The actual goal is to be less than 220#s!!  THAT WILL BE AWESOME!!

Thanks Tara,

Tara - I think I am going to just set an overall goal for July 4th - it's easier to keep up with that way for me.  So, today, I'm at 227.9 and by July 4th I would like to be at 217.9 - for a total of 10 pounds. Thanks for doing this for us - you are awesome.

Good Morning Dear!    I would like to loose 2 pounds by Mother's day, an additional 5 pounds by Father's day, and 3 pounds by July 4.  That I believe is 10 pounds this time!  I think I counted right!!! LOL    Have a great day. Beth

Ok here is my goal  I actually put it on my signature this time so I won't forget it.  I was 222 last Friday, and I want to be 207 by July 4.  Then...my BIG goal.  I want to be in ONEDERLAND by August 1. According to FitDay's calculations, I should get there! All of you look great!  Bob, you and Scott make me sick! Marilyn

Hey Ms. Tiara Tara,



You been working so much at the Y you should own it by now right??? LOL When you own the Y and all, I can say I have friends in high places.....LOL



Okay, so I have some good news and I have some good news.

First the good news, I am at goal...

Second good news, I will be right here cheering everyone on with their challenge goals.....



When are ya gonna hang out with us again???

Put me down for 10 by Father's Day!   That will be from 190 to 180 (hopefully). I would like to make it to 175 by the 4th of July. 

I'm gonna pu**** a little this time.  Since its roughly 9 weeks till the 4th.  I'm gonna shoot the fireworks and say 24 pounds!  That will put me at 199!  Let's see what happens!