I Want..........

[kodysgramma]

After a weekend of REALLY trying to put into perspective WHY this journey is so important to me, I have decided to put my list here, so I can remind myself each and every time I feel like I might want to let things slide. So, here is my list of what I WANT to get out of my journey:

1. I want to be OFF blood pressure meds. (I went to the Docs today, and she has lowered the dosage by half. If I continue to make this progress she hopes that I can be off them by JULY!!!! )

2. I want to be able to get down on the floor and play trains with my grandson, and get back up again without any ones help. (I was able to do this over thanksgiving!!)

3. I want to go into a store at the mall and not have to look on the map to see what corner they have the fat lady clothes hidden in.

4. I want to be able to go to water country next summer with my family and be able to sit IN the tube on the lazy river.

5. I want to be able to go up the stairs in my home without getting so out of breath that my DH thinks I am gonna die. (Mission accomplished)

6. I want to be able to wear my wedding ring for the first time in 24 years (been married 27 years) ( Not quite yet, but, my Mom's ring fits for the first time in over 11 years)

7. I want to be just like Hoosier Daddy :kiss: , I want to be walking up the stairs with a laundry basket and have my pants fall down.

8. I want to be able to get a cute short hair cut that is easy to care for WITHOUT looking in the mirror and thinking "Who put that little tiny head on top of the huge body?. (Well, I got the cut, and you know what, I LIKE IT!!)

9. I want people to be able to see my eyes, and not have them 'sink' into the folds of fat on my face.

10. I want to be able to sing, or play my instrument for more than one measure without running out of breath.

11. I want for just ONE of my measurements (bust, waist, hips) to start with the #4 instead of 5 or 6 :sobbing: (I have at least ONE that starts with a 4 and no more 6's!!!)

12. I want to DROP a target points level, yup, you heard me. This, to me, would really be a sign that I was making REAL progress :strong: ( I did manage to accomplish this last week :crazy: )

13. I want to do this BECAUSE I AM WORTH IT!!!!!

I may add more as time goes by, but, right now, this is my focus. This is my top list of WHY this journey is so important to me.

[mu6tx]

Thanks for sharing your list!
Great reasons to take this journey!
Looking forward to seeing you add more to your list!

[lyfer98]

Allison, what a great list. :bcbsalute Good for you for putting all these wonderful goals out to share. I know I share many of the same goals as you and I'm sure lots of buddies here do too. Thanks for reminding me of why I'm here.

[LarrysWoman]

Allison,

Great list. What instrument do you play? I play clarinet.

I want to go on the tube with you at Water Country. It sounds like a blast.

Sharon

[DonnaM04]

Those are wonderful goals and I share alot of them with you. Great job in putting them here and looking forward to seeing add more as you need to. These will be very inspiring.

[CW]

Very positive post.....:bcbsalute

I enjoy not having to shop from a cataloge.

CW

[Hoosier Daddy]

7. I want to be just like Hoosier Daddy :kiss: , I want to be walking up the stairs with a laundry basket and have my pants fall down.Great, I have become a pantless role model. :D

I like the list Allison. I'd love to get off the meds myself.

Todd

[sunni2day]

Excellent list. It's something we all should do to keep our motivation up and to check off our goals as we reach them.

Keep up the good work !!

[Wan2live]

I love the list - I think I may do that!

[SPECIALKK]

Allison, great post! I can relate to a lot of those things on your list.

[High Hopes]

Hi kodysgramma,
Your list was great..........I got a lump in my throat reading it....I think more of us relate, than not.
Keep on your journey...we're all on that road with you.
Diana

[theinnerme]

Allison,

Soon I pray your list will begin with now I am..............

you can do it. stay strong. :strong:

Linda

[beachcomber]

great list! You can do this!!!

Jackie :)

[sjc1228]

Great list Allison.

With such a positive outlook, I have confidence that you are going to do well.

[zubie75082]

This is such an inspiring post!!! I suggest you print this out and keep it close so whenever your motivation frays, you can remind yourself of why you are doing this!! :D

[Jannie]

Great post!!!!!!!! You can do this. You have inspired me to create my own list this morning.I will post it behind my bedroom door. This way I will see it in the evening when I want to go down and get something to nibble on. I won't need to use extra points. Thanks for sharing.

[Jo Skinnie]

:strong: Great list! Read it everyday for motivation! I know you are going to accomplish everything on it. Make sure you tell us when you cross another one off the list!

[kodysgramma]

Bumping this up for myself, I REALLY need to read this as much as possible today.

[zubie75082]

This is a wonderful list!!! I am so glad you shared it with us!

[kodysgramma]

Thank you Zubie. It has become very important to me to re-read this as much as possible. Sometimes, I think we get sooooo wrapped up in the process of loosing the weight we loose sight of what was really important to us in the first place. I look forward to the time when I can say that I have accomplished all of the items on my list, and have to make a new one :kiss:

[Creampuff]

^.^ I'm so happy that you've shared this with us :) and that you're making progress on your goals, get 'em gal!

(and I will say, I was THRILLED when my waist (the natural one, not the one where my pants go.) went to 3's, and my bust and hips went to 4's. I always said that I wasn't an hourglass, I was just an egg timer that was made with too much sand!)

[High Hopes]

Hello All!!
I have just returned from a vacation in Spain...for the past month. I am still jet-lagged, but am SOOO glad to be home....and also back on this board. I re-read the list posted...and it brings me right back into focus.
I won't weigh-in until Thursday (11/10) of this week...and I think I have done OK....and after reading these goals...I once more remember why I want to.
Missed you all,
Diana

[Calypso]

Allison, I somehow missed this the first time. I'm so glad you bumped it back up. It's an awesome list! What a great idea! I also hope that very soon your list will start with "Now I am/can....." :bcbsalute

[kodysgramma]

I needed to bump this up for myself today.

[CordyC]

Awesome update! You are doing so well! :bcbsalute:bcbsalute

[kodysgramma]

bumping this up, so i have NO excuse to lose focus today :bcbsalute

[Calypso]

Allison, it is great to see you making progress on you list! :bcbsalute

[kodysgramma]

bumping up, so i can see my progress :jump_jack

[kodysgramma]

Bump, need this reminder today

[123Read]

Allison, I enjoyed reading your post. It has inspired me to create my own list! :bcbsalute Take care!

[s_suther]

Thanks for sharing the list and the updates. Keep soaring!!!

[Cynduck]

You are doing awesome!

[cybergranny]

Allison, I am so proud of you! I have a similar list in my panic journal and look at it daily. It amazes me how easily we can forget why we are doing this. Keep up the good work!

[Nancy Marie]

I just wanted to congradulate you on how far you have come on your list. This is what it's all about, living a more enjoyable, healthy life. I will be rooting for you and looking forward to furthur updates.

Nancy