Goal Weight...or Chasing a Number?

Dose_of_Reality

Dose_of_Reality

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I'm finding it hard to actually feel like I've achieved something. When I started this journey in spring 2024, I was aiming for 180. I was SO ready to be there. Well, I blew past that. Then it was "Okay, gotta get to 150!" Nope, still not good enough. Now it's 135 or bust... But wait a sec. A year ago, I'd have given anything to see 150 again. So, I AM doing great, and I SHOULD be happy! Looking at some before/after pics has really helped me accept where I'm at. No new clothes yet, but the feeling is priceless! I'm 5'5", 33yo. Started at 255, now 150, aiming for... well, who knows?
 
You must look fab! I've shed around 5 stone myself, and I'm still struggling to see myself as smaller. Anyone else feel disconnected from their 'new' body? The scale says one thing, the mirror (and loose skin, ugh) shows another, but my brain hasn't caught up!
 
Oh, I hear that! I was super fit, then illness hit at 23. 5'10", about 170, all muscle. Couldn't exercise, lost the muscle, gained fat...ended up around 185. Then I was put on a med that made me blow up to almost 300 and totally wrecked my metabolism. Even after stopping it, I kept gaining. Started this med, and we just wanted to get me back to 200. Hit that in maybe 6-7 months, kept losing, and the goalpost kept moving: 200, 185, 175, 160...finally settled on 145 with my doc. Hard to know what's healthy because I've never NOT had muscle until now. Got down to 133, now trying to maintain around 140. So yeah, I get it!
 
I'm in the same boat. I'm 5'6" and my first goal was 170. Then I kept lowering it, now it's 145. But I'm adding body fat % and muscle mass goals this time. Been lifting weights all along.
 
That color looks great on you! Thanks for sharing, it helps. I'm 5'7", currently around 151, and I have 135 in mind, but I'm rethinking it. Seeing other people's progress is really motivating.
 
Thank you for posting that. I'm losing weight too and it's a struggle. I've lost about 115 pounds over a year and a half. I've met 2 goal weights already, and I honestly think losing another 10 pounds would get me to a good number, but I'm also 64 and need to be realistic about what an older body should look like after losing so much. I'm seeing my doctor in a few weeks to talk about it.
 
I completely get it. My original target was 130, then I thought 125 would be better, now it's 120. I'm at 120 now, and I finally saw a photo and realized I look good! No need to keep losing weight. Now I'm focusing on fitness and recomping. Feels good to not be chasing a number anymore.
 
Same here. Started around the same weight. Goal was 180. Somehow got down to 150-155. Don't want to lower it again. I'm happy where I am. Started reducing my dose and spacing out injections. Was at 15mg, now at 7.5 every 12 days. Also adding 50 calories every couple weeks (I was eating only 600-800, now at 1150). Tapering off because I'm paying out of pocket. Maintained for 2 months, no loss or gain. Refuse to move the goal post, even though I'm still technically 'overweight.' I feel healthy and strong, and my knees (the reason I started) feel much better. I can run again!
 
You look fantastic! Similar story for me. Started around 270, first goal 180, then 150. I'm 47 and took my time since early 2023. Now I'm 148, but thinking about getting down to 135, maybe. I still have a bit of a muffin top I'd like smaller. Some loose skin, seems to be where the last of the fat is hanging on. My doctor says slow down, and people are telling me to stop. They don't see what I hide, and I'm dreading swimsuits. Getting a consultation for a breast reduction soon, and considering a tummy tuck. I don't need to be perfect, but I'd like to feel normal. I've got a tiny waist, big boobs, and an hourglass figure under all this. It would be nice to embrace that. Not sure what to do. Need to find my happy place.
 
ATL_Lois said:
I don't need to be perfect, but I'd like to feel normal. I've got a tiny waist, big boobs, and an hourglass figure under all this. It would be nice to embrace that. Not sure what to do. Need to find my happy place.
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It sounds like you have a clear vision of what you want. I think focusing on body composition (muscle vs. fat) rather than just a number on the scale could be really helpful for you. It will allow you to build the shape you want!
 
Vial-Done said:
I'm still struggling to see myself as smaller. Anyone else feel disconnected from their 'new' body?
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I kinda get that. I look in the mirror and still see the old me sometimes. It's weird. I've been trying to focus on how I feel, not just how I look.
 
It's so true that our brains take time to catch up! I'm down nearly 40 pounds now, but some days I feel like I look bigger than when I started. It's a mind game for sure!
 
DoseIRL709 said:
I'm so thankful for this med! I've battled body image issues since I was a kid. It's been life-changing. Don't let the numbers dictate your happiness.
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That's exactly what I'm trying to do!
 
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