My Goals - A Work In Progress

OK so this blog spot is a work in progress but so is my weight loss! I have decided to take a few pictures of me Pre-Weight Watchers, and post them either here or on my Blog to Lose website: http://www.blogtolose.com/profile/ColeneWhitehead

Kirby also wants us to put a few pictures on his Myspace site: www.myspace.com/kirby2883
So, I plan on doing that maybe tomorrow. But I do have a couple notes jotted down in my journal so I figured I’d go ahead and add them here just to share with anyone who may want to compare their goals and weight loss with me.

My goals are EXTREMELY rational and slow. I am taking it a step at a time. I just don’t want to set myself up for something unrealistic and then be all sad and disappointed if I don’t meet them. I have been guilty of doing that a couple of times before in my life! And I can tell you that it is NOT good for the moral! So I've done the research and I think that this is a good time line for me. If I meet these goals ahead of schedule, then FANTASTIC! That would be a great reward for me! So, here is my weight loss timeline below:

Commitment Goals
* Attend weekly meetings regardless
* Track points every day
* Blog twice weekly (absolute minimum)
* Post pictures of my before pics and a new picture at every 25 lb accomplishment until I reach goal
* Positive self-talk every day

Personal Goals
* Slowly and responsibly strengthen my back by attending a gym and a physical therapy swimming class
* Take a quilting class
* Learn to sew pocket books and purses
* Walking for 30 minutes every day
* Become a WW leader and possibly start a WW meeting at New Light Harvest Chapel
* 15 lbs weight loss by End of January 2009
* 20 lbs weight loss by February 8th, 2009. That is the anniversary of the first year of NLHC!
* 40 lbs weight loss by my birthday, May 11th, 2009
* 50 lbs weight loss by my husband's birthday in June 2009
* Goal weight of 140-145 lbs

December 2010 Weight Loss Rewards
* Every 10 lbs = a professional manicure or a pedicure
* Every 25 lbs of weight lost = a mini shopping spree! I will buy a new outfit or a pair of shoes!
* For the first 50 lbs lost = purchase of new Coach purse
* 100 lbs = purchase a hot tub!
* Goal of weighing in at 145 = glorious vacation trip to Yosemite National Park, Montana and Seattle Washington

OK, so now my goals are down for the world to see! Although they are not written in stone and may change. Hey, I am a lady and that happens to be my prerogative! And I can check back here and compare my progress at any time. I can also come here to record my weight loss on the website!
Send up a few prayers that I'll stay on track and acheive success!
May God Bless,
Colene W.