Going over past goals & making new goals….
Every now and again I like to take stock of where I’m at by looking at where I’ve been. I found an old list of goals I set for myself in early 07′ when I started on this journey towards good health. I thought I’d go over it, see where I stand for each of the goals and then create new goals at the end. I wrote these goals on May 3, 2007:
I thought I would start making a list of what I am looking forward to doing when I am thin:
1. Fitting in the booth seats at restaurants without feeling like I couldn’t be crammed in there any tighter.
I actually accomplished this and have room to move around if I’d like to even. Can’t tell you how pleased with this I am.
2. Ride a rollercoaster again!
Did it! :o) I can now comfortably ride rollercoasters and no longer worry about being able to fasten the seat belt. I had an embarrassing moment way back in October of 06′ when my family and I were at a county fair and I wanted to go on one of the rides with my kids. Couldn’t do it because the seat belt wouldn’t fasten. That will NEVER happen to me again! Not ever!
3. Shop in the normal sized clothing departments.
I am actually shocked to be able to do this. Granted, I am in the high end of those “normal” sizes and still have a ways to go, but it is so nice not having to shop in the plus sizes any more. I am going to wait until I hit size 12/14 (I’m in a 16/18 now) to buy a whole new wardrobe though. In the mean time I’ll stick with what I have as they get bigger and bigger on me.
4. Have a better sex life.
Accomplished this one too! Granted, it’s few and far between now that he’s away for the year and we only recently had our two week visit. But my biggest problem was always my size, I was never comfortable in my own skin. Not so bad any more!
5. Fit behind the steering wheel without my belly rubbing against it.
Got this one accomplished fairly quickly actually and now does my belly not only NOT rub on the steering wheel any more, I have so much room that I no longer need to have the seat all the way back. I have it just where I want it and there is still a good bit of room between my belly and the wheel. No chance of rubbing ever again!
6. Live to see my future grandkids, and be able to play with them.
Obviously no one knows how this one is going to pan out, but I have a MUCH better chance of being able to do this now. When I had my blood work done for surgery in May, everything was just excellent and I couldn’t have hoped for better. I run and play with my younger kids now even. Life couldn’t be more full where that is concerned.
7. To live a longer life with my husband.
My answer for #6 could cover this answer too….my biggest worry now is his health because he continues to smoke a pack to a pack and a half a day. I wish there was something I could do to make him quit.
8. To be able to comfortably tie my shoes.
Can do this no problemo now. I had forgotten that I used to have a very difficult time of trying to tie my own shoes! There were days where I just said screw it and went with em’ untied! How sad that was.
9. Heaven forbid having to be picked up by EMT’s and put into an ambulance this fat….also, would like to be thin when I die…imagine the embarrassment my husband would go through otherwise.
Seems like a morbid goal, but none the less, that was a great concern of mine that I think I can now say is no more.
10. To feel good about the way I look.
I don’t know if I am ever going to get there 100%, because I’ve never been a big fan of me and my looks, but I am working on this because I know how important it is to being healthy overall. I do feel a helluva lot better about the way I look now…I just don’t feel that I am “pretty”.
11. To not get out of breath while climbing a flight of stairs or two.
I can now climb multiple sets of stairs at a run without getting winded. Yeah…seriously! Used to be just climbing the one flight of stairs we have here at home, to go to bed at night, was such a huge chore for me. It was HARD. My heart rate would soar through the roof even.
12. To not sweat so much over little things…literally.
This is a goal I couldn’t be happier to have achieved. I used to get so dang hot so easily and would sweat doing next to nothing. Simply not the case any more. I feel as if the summers where I live just aren’t as harsh as they used to be. Of course they are….they just don’t feel that way any more.
13. To make less messes on my shirt while eating.
OMG I completely forgot this used to be an issue for me! When I was morbidly obese I was always getting food on the front of my shirt. I don’t know why this is, but I’ve seen other morbidly obese women who’ve had the same problem. I am SOOOOOO GLAD that this is no longer an issue. I don’t remember the last time I had a stain on my shirt!
14. To roller skate with my kids.
Woohoo!!! Been doing this for a while now. It makes for some serious good times and bonding.
15. To be able to run again!
I can run and was up to 1.2 miles without stopping. That was before my surgery though. Since my surgery the most I’ve run was a half a mile. So…yeah, I’ve accomplished this goal because I can run. But, I need to make it a new goal to be able to run further.
Which brings me to my new goals:
- Hit my goal weight of 173 by February 1st at the latest.
- Running - I want to be able to run two miles non-stop by the time I hit my goal weight.
- Improve upon my push-ups so that they actually look like push-ups and not some funky half way kinda thing. For the record, my push-ups are the regular kind, not the girlie kind where you get on your knees. Sensei does not allow us to do anything aside of a regular push-up.
- Make blue belt before Brice comes home in February.
- Not skip out on any kickboxing or karate class unless I am so sick I can truly barely move.
- Stick to my eating and exercise plan every day, without fail.
- Pay extra attention to my housework and keep the house clean daily, not just sporadically.
- Stick to my budget and spending plan, no matter what.
- Learn to love myself and appreciate how far I’ve come, realize that I am worthy of good things and am beautiful.
- Live in the day, not in yesterday or tomorrow.
I love your post! Thank you for sharing your goals and accomplishments. You’ve come so far. You are certainly my inspiration to keep going at it. You’re amaizing! Keep up the good work.
I decided today to rededicate myself to my body. I dusted of my journal and will start writing everything down again, not just what I ate during the day. I’m going to add a couple new classes a week to switch things up.
Know what, I think I’ll make a list too and see if I meet goal by the end of the year.
What a great idea!!
And how wonderful looking at all of the things you’ve accomplished and all the new goals you have made. That is so cool. How awesome are you?
Thanks for sharing! Have a happy happy day!!
Khmerbeauty, I think that’s an awesome idea, for you to make a list too! I know you’re going to accomplish whatever goals you set for yourself. :o)
Hey girl…that’s just amazing..theres no doubt about it. I think I need to make up a list for me….I’m gonna make a list..so one day farther down the line..I can look back with pride at what I’ve accomplished…great idea.
Your doing soo good…keep up the good work.
Love Debbie
Thanks for posting. It was so neat reading all that you have accomplished. You are a true inspiration! Now that we are about the same weight I want to be able to lose weight right along with you!
I enjoyed reading your blog, it has inspired me to make a list too!
Keep up the great work, you are an inspiration to us all…
Thanks for the awesome post. I’ve been kind of off track for the past few days, and I think that seeing my goals in writing will really help to keep me on track and remember why I’m doing this when things get a little rough. Thanks again.
Isn’t reaching goals wonderful, almost like giving yourself a present. I had a blast wiggling around the seat at a hockey game a few years ago because “there was wiggle room” I wasn’t smushed in the seat like a sardine. I can bend down to tie my shoes, run around with the grandkids and not get pooped out so fast. You’re doing great, keep it up.
I forgot to mention:
11. Eat the proper intake of vegetables and fruits every day.
12. Take my vitamins and supplements daily without fail.
Making lists like this really helps me out tremendously and I’m glad to see that others are doing the same. :o)
Awesome idea! I need to dig my list out again! I need to remember to be thankful and never forget where I have been!
Kama gave me a great idea!
13. During prayer time every night remember to thank God for at least one of my blessings that I am thankful for that particular day.
I stopped reading halfway through because I have to say this before I go back and finish: You are beautiful. Ever hear the song “Fingerprints of God” ? People who love you and care about you don’t even SEE that physical body you worry about - they don’t think about your face (Which, by the way, IS pretty) or what your skin looks like under your clothes. They see you, molded and formed by God, and covered with His fingerprints.
Okay - had my say, now I’ll go back and finish reading.
Oh wow! I am so impressed and inspired. We really should all make a list like this. It would truly help us to see what we have and what we can hope for. We all should definitely be more thankful for what we already have
GREAT POST!
Wow….you just reminded me WHY I came back to buddyslim, I missed the inspiration! As always, you inspire me.
You may not believe this, but I recall reading your past goals and seeing all you have accomplished—honestly, it’s admirable and oh, so inspiring!! THANK YOU!! My only goal right now it seems, is to buy property and to learn how to fun again…hmmm….seems like I found the topic for my next blog!! Thanks Catrina, as always, you have inspired me! I’m bummed I didn’t get to meet you while I lived in California! It’s ok…when I make it down to L.A. I will do everything in my power to drive down to see you…maybe we can do lunch. It won’t be for at least another year though!! By then we should both be at goal!
you know people dont understand how the little things when your morbidly obese effect you. My begining # of 433lbs stopped me from the things most people take for granted.
my moment like your list. when I could go in the regular stall of a public bathroom and not wait for the handicap one. Sounds stupid but I cried when I could do that.
That’s right! I had completely forgotten about waiting for the handicap stall! I did the same thing…that was another thing that should’ve been added to my list of accomplished goals…if only I had set it as a goal. Seriously, cannot believe I forgot to list that one. It was a major big deal!