(Day 244 / -117 lbs.) Goal Recap

Last Monday I posted a short term goal stating my ambition to lose 4 pounds by Saturday (yesterday). My loss for the week was only 3 pounds making my goal unfulfilled.

Dammit!

The good thing is that I lost weight and I feel pretty good about that. That's the thing about goals; even if you only get close, something good has happened along the way. It also gives one the opportunity to ponder the circumstances of your "failure" to determine whether or not the goal was reasonable and the methods of attainment were plausible, and efforts adequate.

My assessment?

Considering that historically I've average about 2.5 during a losing week my goal of 4 was perhaps a little ambitious. Was it reasonable? Sure. Do-able? Definitely. But was it practical? I believe that while it is something I COULD accomplish, I don't know that it is something I SHOULD accomplish considering the unlikely sustainability of such a loss. I believe my personal needs would be better met by setting a more sustainable goal; perhaps 3 pounds.

My methods were typical of patterns fostered early on- that is' I watched what I ate and exercised consistently. That could be reason enough for failure right there. I should have made additional efforts towards accomplishing the goal- and I did not. Moreover, I may have been lax in portion control and I neglected to keep a journal of my food intake. Therefore I'll make the following changes to this particular goal for this week:

Goal: Lose 3 pounds by Saturday's weigh-in.

Why: My current weight is dangerous to my health and I just don't want to carry it around any more. The pain associated with being overweight and the potential for greater pain greatly outweighs any pleasure I may derive from overeating. I know I can accomplish this goal in a safe and healthy manner. I will accomplish this goal.

Method: Accurately measure portions. Faithfully record my food intake. Continue regular exercise. Stick to the plan.

My focus will be on my methods this week.