I thought this would be a fun post. But thinking about it, I realize I didn't start this journey with any milestones in mind because I didn't expect to lose weight!
I guess the first goal was to fit into my existing clothes comfortably because I was busting out of them. I met that goal, and I guess I'm celebrating by sticking with Atkins, despite my continued skepticism. Not with Atkins, but with my body's ability to let go of the fat.
Another milestone will be to drop down a size. I will celebrate by buying new pants.
I will buy more fitted shirts and sweaters if I can lose some back fat.
I want to be able to wear above-the-knee skirts again without embarrassment. That will actually be a huge milestone for me, because I used to be a big skirt and fitted dress-wearer (the kind of dress that comes with a suit jacket - usually hits between the knees and midthigh). I will celebrate by pulling my skirts and dresses out of storage and maybe even buying tall boots.
Oh, and to tuck in a shirt! I'm embarrassed by my significant muffin top. I have wide hips even when I'm thin, so that's not always the best look for me, but I want to feel OK about it again. I will celebrate by buying shirts that are actually meant to tuck in.
Gosh, my rewards don't sound that exciting, do they! Maybe if I achieve all of my goals, I will buy myself a plane ticket to see my best friend who lives halfway across the country. Yes, that's what I'll do!
I see that none of my goals are pound-related. I'm starting to realize that I have no idea what "comfortable" might weigh. I mean, I was my current weight when I got married, and I was thin and sexy then! Rocked that bikini. I am all fat for the same pounds now. Truly. I think I may have been a regular strength-trainer back then. Took hour-long classes three days a week before work. Before kids ruled my schedule. I should strength-train again. Yep. I should. Uh huh. Yeah. So there's a new goal! To get myself motivated to lift weights again.