2011 goals recap: weight loss
Goal #5: Hit my goal weight.
Did I achieve it?
This is a bit of a complicated goal. I think before I dig into how I did, I’ll share with you guys what I wrote about this goal last year:
I struggled a lot with how to write this. Originally, I had a specific number in mind, but truthfully, I have no idea what my goal weight is. I’m operating under the “I’ll know it when I see it” philosophy. I do know that I want to be done actively losing weight by the end of 2011.
The truth is, I don’t think I lost a single pound in 2011. In fact, I may have found a few. So how is it that I’m considering this goal a success? Well honestly, this goal was never about the actual number and always a whole lot more about my mentality. I wanted 2011 to be the last year I worried about the number on the scale or how my clothes fit or if I “can” eat that dessert. And I can safely say, I am there. I thought the way to get there was through losing more weight and becoming a smaller size, but the fact of the matter is, all that had to change was my mentality.
I have no idea what I weigh. I have no idea how many calories I ate yesterday. I have no clue how much I burned at the gym this morning. But I do know that I looked at my body in the mirror this morning and thought, “I’m happy with this.” and that is better than any goal weight. So yes, I check this goal off my list. Proudly!
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I’m Cassie. I’m a Midwestern girl trying to live a healthy life without being too crazy about it. I’m a lover of fresh veggies, bright colors, craft beer, hiking, funky eyeglasses, and really, really dark chocolate.
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Good for you Cassie! I think it’s awesome that you’re comfortable in your body. I hope to get to that point someday!
I love this post! It isn’t always about the number, but more about how we feel about our bodies. Thank you for the reminder.
That’s awesome! What a great way to look at life. Achieving the mentality is WAY more important than achieving a number
congratulations! i hope to one day be able to do the same…but it’s difficult with the way society thinks women should look/weigh.
Loved this post. Now if I could just get that “I’m happy with this” feeling..one of these days!
WOW, you’ve definitely accomplished this goal. This is inspiring – way to go!
Only six comments on that one? I L-O-V-E that post and you have all of my respect for totally accomplishing that goal! Maybe I can say the same about me/my scale/numbers one day. I’d love to!
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Katrin