How do I know when I'm at target? - MiniMins.com

Busy_mam · 5th November, 2009

My inital thing after my baby was born and I was 13 stone exactly was to lose 1lb a week before his 1st birthday.

When I started SW I was 12s9.5lbs and they set my intrim target at 10 stone, I knew this wasn't low enough for me so at 10s2 I changed it to 9s9.5lbs a full 3 stone still higher than my initial plan I'm at 9s12.5lbs at the moment but not sure if my target is ok or I should keep going till I'm down to 9st4 like I originaly wanted.

My husband and dad have told me not to lose anymore my mam is saying the same and comes to SW with me I'm not sure I'm a 12/14 bottom and a 10 top.

I'm so confused as I don't know what to do

30FlirtyGirl · 5th November, 2009

I would go by how you feel. you are within healthy range BMI wise so, go by how your clothes feel and how you feel.

well done xxx

eternity · 5th November, 2009

I think you should decide by how you feel yourself, but i think it is nice for you to be given guidance by your family. They have supported your weight loss until now, but now they feel that you are slim enough so you should consider whether they have a point before deciding to lose more or call target now.

My husband has never commented on my weight going up or down and has always said that he's happy as long as I'm happy. Lately he's said that he thinks I've lost enough weight now, so I think he must really believe this for him to say it.
I'm only 5'2" but I remember some years ago when I got to target my leader stopped me at 9st 7lb and said that she'd only just realised that I was getting too thin, I have a large frame.
The weight charts are only for guidance, so it could be that you are slim enough.

FernXx · 5th November, 2009

You need to spend some time with yourself.. figure this out.

you need to ask yourself if YOU are happy. are YOU comfortable with yourself?

and i'd say, you'l know when your at target, because your first thought when you get dressed in the morning won't be.. oh i dont know if i'l look right in that? youl put it on and know you look good.

you lose as much as you want, as long as your happy and HEALTHY.

aslong as your healthy and look healthy, thats all that matters. x

TeresaTT · 5th November, 2009

I agree with Nicky, only you can decide. I've lost a lot of weight but I'm about half way along the overweight BMI range so I know I still have a lot to lose. However, everyone can't believe that I'm still in the overweight category and that I still have over a stone to lose.

My aim is to get to the weight I was before I had my first baby. I was 8 and a half stone and even then I'd spent most of my time trying to lose weight. Therefore I know this is an attainable weight for me and I won't look anorexic. However, to my friends who are used to seeing a large me, I will probably look a shadow of my former self and too them I'll look too thin. My sister has successfully got down to 7 and a half stone and is only an inch smaller than me. She looks fabulous and not too skinny at all. I have a similar frame to her, so when I reach 8 and a half stone I may want to go a bit lower. At that weight I should comfortably fit into a size 10 which is my ultimate aim.

I've probably waffled on a bit here, but you need to find a weight you are happy with and you can't always rely on what other people say.

jaylou · 5th November, 2009

Hi,
I'm the same height as you and my target is 10 stone, at which I am happy and a comfortable size 12. I'd love to be 9st7 but I'd need to work hard to get there and as it took me 14months to get to Target I didn't want to spend any more time losing when I was quite happy at 10stone. My initial Target was 10 stone 7 but as soon as I reached that I knew it was too high.
You will know hun but all I will say is don't set it so low that you can't maintain it. Maintenance is hard work. Also, I know it's hard, but don't listen to others, only YOU know when you are truly happy with your weight.

Don't forget that you have to drop your Target by 7lbs at SW if you wish to change it so why not set it at 9st 11 and then when you've been there a bit you can drop it to 9st 4?

Busy_mam · 5th November, 2009

Thank you thing is I still see myself as large, I know my clothes are smaller but when I was fat I saw myself as skinny. I think I might have a shower put on some new clothes and get hubby to take some photographs, as I'm sure my bedroom mirror lies to me it let me get so fat

jaylou · 5th November, 2009

I have been at target for almost 16 months and I still think of myself as fat. I know I look good, I know I'm a healthy weight but I'm still taken aback when I walk past a shop mirror and I still take larger sizes into the changing room.

It's a state of mind which takes a long time to change when you've been big.

Take the pics, bet you look great!

mumtheshopper · 5th November, 2009

Take the pic and let us lok. You ahve to be happy, and you avhe to beable to maintain. I know from experience, with me, there is a gap. I can't maintain less than 10 stone. Just can't do it. But I know I look best at 9 stone 7lbs. There you go.

Lynda

mistyme · 5th November, 2009

I was wondering about my target too, Ive only been on SW few weeks so my weight loss is very small at present, Ive set mine to 9st, which means Ive got 41/2 stone to lose. In the day I was around 8-81/2 stones, im only 5ft2ins so in my mind this seems very achievable and healthy. I think you have to go with how you feel, I would be happy to be a size 12 even though could possibly go to a size 10 without it being unhealthy. Check your BMI and see how well your weight fits into this depending on your height and speak to your consultant and class mates about it to see what they think. Its great that you got your family support, but trust your own instincts.

Polyanna · 5th November, 2009

I got down to target 2 years ago, I was 9st 7lbs at 5ft 5ins tall and a size 10. I feel this was right for me, hoping to get back there in the next few months or so. Hope this helps.

Busy_mam · 5th November, 2009

I've added some pictures to my album all taken tonight do I need to lose another 1/2 stone, or just firm up a bit?

Please be honest I am totally confused and I want honest opinions from people who are not comparing before and after.

I feel my judgement is clouded by age 18 skinny me age 30 fat me and by family saying stuff, so please just tell me how it is

30FlirtyGirl · 6th November, 2009

o.k firstly you look very slim, so well done on losing that weight.

I dont think we should be making the decision on whether to lose more weight as only you know your body.

you need to ensure that whatever weight you are you can maintain comfortable. Maybe toning would help you improve your percieved body image and tighten your shape.

xxxx

Busy_mam · 6th November, 2009

Well I've decided I'll stop at 9s9.5lbs as I've just done my before pictures, next year I will reajust my target for my renewal of vows I'll love a size 10 dress but I think I'll concentrate on exercise and my family for now

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Busy_mam Likes to post Busy_mam's Profile Albums Busy_mam's Photo Gallery Join Date: 27th June, 2009 Location: North east Posts: 217 Thanks: 2 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts Rep Power: 39 Diet: Slimming world Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 4th June 2009 Start Weight: 182lb Current Weight: 135lb Goal Weight: 135lb Goal Date: 18th November 2009 BMI Information: Start BMI: 31.2 Current BMI: 23.2 Goal BMI: 23.2 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 47lb Weight to Lose: 0lb % Lost 25.82%	How do I know when I'm at target? My inital thing after my baby was born and I was 13 stone exactly was to lose 1lb a week before his 1st birthday. When I started SW I was 12s9.5lbs and they set my intrim target at 10 stone, I knew this wasn't low enough for me so at 10s2 I changed it to 9s9.5lbs a full 3 stone still higher than my initial plan I'm at 9s12.5lbs at the moment but not sure if my target is ok or I should keep going till I'm down to 9st4 like I originaly wanted. My husband and dad have told me not to lose anymore my mam is saying the same and comes to SW with me I'm not sure I'm a 12/14 bottom and a 10 top. I'm so confused as I don't know what to do __________________ *2 Started Slimming World: 177.5 lbs Goal 1: BMI under 30 (174 lbs) 08.07.09 Goal 2: Half a stone award(170.5 lbs) 22.07.09 Goal 3: 1 stone award(163.5 lbs) 05.08.09 Goal 4: Club 10 (160 lbs)19.08.09 Goal 5: 1.5 stone award (156.5 lbs)09.09.09 Goal 6: Under 11 stone ( 153.5 lbs) 16.09.09 Goal 7: 2 stone award (149.5)30.09.09 Goal 8: BMI below 25 (145 lbs) 14.10.09 Goal 9: 2.5 stone award (142.5lbs)21.10.09 Goal 10: 10 stone 04.11.09 Target 9s9.5lbs 18.11.09

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30FlirtyGirl Call me Nicky xx 30FlirtyGirl's Profile Albums 30FlirtyGirl's Photo Gallery Join Date: 23rd May, 2008 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 3,657 Thanks: 54 Thanked 48 Times in 45 Posts Rep Power: 807 Diet: Slimming World Height: 5' 4"	I would go by how you feel. you are within healthy range BMI wise so, go by how your clothes feel and how you feel. well done xxx __________________ Overall weightloss - 1st Main Target Challenge 1. Lose 14lbs by Valentines Day. My warts and all diary http://www.minimins.com/members-only...ml#post1147455 Facebook http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pr...79&ref=profile

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eternity Likes to post eternity's Profile Albums eternity's Photo Gallery Join Date: 30th November, 2008 Posts: 930 Thanks: 56 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts Rep Power: 77 Diet: SW Height: 5' 2" Start Weight: 230lb Current Weight: 130lb Goal Weight: 132lb Goal Date: At Target BMI Information: Start BMI: 42.1 Current BMI: 23.8 Goal BMI: 24.1 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 100lb Weight to Lose: -2lb % Lost 43.48%	I think you should decide by how you feel yourself, but i think it is nice for you to be given guidance by your family. They have supported your weight loss until now, but now they feel that you are slim enough so you should consider whether they have a point before deciding to lose more or call target now. My husband has never commented on my weight going up or down and has always said that he's happy as long as I'm happy. Lately he's said that he thinks I've lost enough weight now, so I think he must really believe this for him to say it. I'm only 5'2" but I remember some years ago when I got to target my leader stopped me at 9st 7lb and said that she'd only just realised that I was getting too thin, I have a large frame. The weight charts are only for guidance, so it could be that you are slim enough. __________________ Target reached 27/01/10

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FernXx Forum Master FernXx's Profile Albums FernXx's Photo Gallery Join Date: 16th April, 2009 Location: Bristol, Yate Posts: 2,585 Thanks: 77 Thanked 169 Times in 150 Posts Rep Power: 361 Diet: Slimming world. Start Date: May 28th 2008 Start Weight: 204lb Current Weight: 141lb Goal Weight: 141lb Goal Date: August 5th 2009 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 63lb Weight to Lose: 0lb % Lost 30.88%	You need to spend some time with yourself.. figure this out. you need to ask yourself if YOU are happy. are YOU comfortable with yourself? and i'd say, you'l know when your at target, because your first thought when you get dressed in the morning won't be.. oh i dont know if i'l look right in that? youl put it on and know you look good. you lose as much as you want, as long as your happy and HEALTHY. aslong as your healthy and look healthy, thats all that matters. x __________________ * Saint Fern * http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/fernbailey May 28th '08- 14 st 8.5 lbs: Size18 August 5th '09- 10 st 1 lb: Size 10Target! August 9th '09 - Young Slimmer of The Year Finalist

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TeresaTT Likes to post TeresaTT's Profile Albums TeresaTT's Photo Gallery Join Date: 2nd April, 2009 Location: West Midlands Posts: 226 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 30 Diet: Slimming World Height: 5' 1" Start Date: 19/03/2009 Start Weight: 173lb Current Weight: 137lb Goal Weight: 119lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 32.7 Current BMI: 25.9 Goal BMI: 22.5 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 36lb Weight to Lose: 18lb % Lost 20.81%	I agree with Nicky, only you can decide. I've lost a lot of weight but I'm about half way along the overweight BMI range so I know I still have a lot to lose. However, everyone can't believe that I'm still in the overweight category and that I still have over a stone to lose. My aim is to get to the weight I was before I had my first baby. I was 8 and a half stone and even then I'd spent most of my time trying to lose weight. Therefore I know this is an attainable weight for me and I won't look anorexic. However, to my friends who are used to seeing a large me, I will probably look a shadow of my former self and too them I'll look too thin. My sister has successfully got down to 7 and a half stone and is only an inch smaller than me. She looks fabulous and not too skinny at all. I have a similar frame to her, so when I reach 8 and a half stone I may want to go a bit lower. At that weight I should comfortably fit into a size 10 which is my ultimate aim. I've probably waffled on a bit here, but you need to find a weight you are happy with and you can't always rely on what other people say. __________________ x9 My Weight Chart:

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jaylou Loves SW!! jaylou's Profile Albums jaylou's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th January, 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 4,045 Thanks: 220 Thanked 330 Times in 298 Posts Rep Power: 513 Diet: Slimming World Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 22/05/07 Start Weight: 182lb Current Weight: 140lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: At target - 22/07/08 BMI Information: Start BMI: 31.2 Current BMI: 24 Goal BMI: 24 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 42lb Weight to Lose: 0lb % Lost 23.08%	Hi, I'm the same height as you and my target is 10 stone, at which I am happy and a comfortable size 12. I'd love to be 9st7 but I'd need to work hard to get there and as it took me 14months to get to Target I didn't want to spend any more time losing when I was quite happy at 10stone. My initial Target was 10 stone 7 but as soon as I reached that I knew it was too high. You will know hun but all I will say is don't set it so low that you can't maintain it. Maintenance is hard work. Also, I know it's hard, but don't listen to others, only YOU know when you are truly happy with your weight. Don't forget that you have to drop your Target by 7lbs at SW if you wish to change it so why not set it at 9st 11 and then when you've been there a bit you can drop it to 9st 4? __________________

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Busy_mam Likes to post Busy_mam's Profile Albums Busy_mam's Photo Gallery Join Date: 27th June, 2009 Location: North east Posts: 217 Thanks: 2 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts Rep Power: 39 Diet: Slimming world Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 4th June 2009 Start Weight: 182lb Current Weight: 135lb Goal Weight: 135lb Goal Date: 18th November 2009 BMI Information: Start BMI: 31.2 Current BMI: 23.2 Goal BMI: 23.2 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 47lb Weight to Lose: 0lb % Lost 25.82%	Thank you thing is I still see myself as large, I know my clothes are smaller but when I was fat I saw myself as skinny. I think I might have a shower put on some new clothes and get hubby to take some photographs, as I'm sure my bedroom mirror lies to me it let me get so fat __________________ *2 Started Slimming World: 177.5 lbs Goal 1: BMI under 30 (174 lbs) 08.07.09 Goal 2: Half a stone award(170.5 lbs) 22.07.09 Goal 3: 1 stone award(163.5 lbs) 05.08.09 Goal 4: Club 10 (160 lbs)19.08.09 Goal 5: 1.5 stone award (156.5 lbs)09.09.09 Goal 6: Under 11 stone ( 153.5 lbs) 16.09.09 Goal 7: 2 stone award (149.5)30.09.09 Goal 8: BMI below 25 (145 lbs) 14.10.09 Goal 9: 2.5 stone award (142.5lbs)21.10.09 Goal 10: 10 stone 04.11.09 Target 9s9.5lbs 18.11.09

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jaylou Loves SW!! jaylou's Profile Albums jaylou's Photo Gallery Join Date: 7th January, 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 4,045 Thanks: 220 Thanked 330 Times in 298 Posts Rep Power: 513 Diet: Slimming World Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 22/05/07 Start Weight: 182lb Current Weight: 140lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: At target - 22/07/08 BMI Information: Start BMI: 31.2 Current BMI: 24 Goal BMI: 24 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 42lb Weight to Lose: 0lb % Lost 23.08%	I have been at target for almost 16 months and I still think of myself as fat. I know I look good, I know I'm a healthy weight but I'm still taken aback when I walk past a shop mirror and I still take larger sizes into the changing room. It's a state of mind which takes a long time to change when you've been big. Take the pics, bet you look great! __________________

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mumtheshopper Likes to post mumtheshopper's Profile Albums mumtheshopper's Photo Gallery Join Date: 14th March, 2009 Posts: 583 Thanks: 27 Thanked 43 Times in 42 Posts Rep Power: 51 Diet: Slimmiong world Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 28/8/09 Start Weight: 162lb Current Weight: 159lb Goal Weight: 140lb Goal Date: 25/1/10 BMI Information: Start BMI: 27.8 Current BMI: 27.3 Goal BMI: 24 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 3lb Weight to Lose: 19lb % Lost 1.85%	Take the pic and let us lok. You ahve to be happy, and you avhe to beable to maintain. I know from experience, with me, there is a gap. I can't maintain less than 10 stone. Just can't do it. But I know I look best at 9 stone 7lbs. There you go. Lynda __________________ D I E T Did I Eat That 30/12 - 11st 8lbs 14/1 - 11st 7lbs 21/1 - 11st 5lbs 28/1 - 11st 5lbs 4/2 - 11st 5lbs

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mistyme Regular Member mistyme's Profile Albums mistyme's Photo Gallery Join Date: 29th October, 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 13 Diet: Slimming World Height: 5' 2" Start Date: 8th October 2009 Start Weight: 189lb Current Weight: 185lb Goal Weight: 126lb Goal Date: when it happens BMI Information: Start BMI: 34.6 Current BMI: 33.8 Goal BMI: 23 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 4lb Weight to Lose: 59lb % Lost 2.12%	I was wondering about my target too, Ive only been on SW few weeks so my weight loss is very small at present, Ive set mine to 9st, which means Ive got 41/2 stone to lose. In the day I was around 8-81/2 stones, im only 5ft2ins so in my mind this seems very achievable and healthy. I think you have to go with how you feel, I would be happy to be a size 12 even though could possibly go to a size 10 without it being unhealthy. Check your BMI and see how well your weight fits into this depending on your height and speak to your consultant and class mates about it to see what they think. Its great that you got your family support, but trust your own instincts. __________________ 1. Lose 7.5lbs 2. Lose 1 Stone by Xmas

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Polyanna Likes to post Polyanna's Profile Albums Polyanna's Photo Gallery Join Date: 9th February, 2009 Location: Devon Posts: 354 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 14 Diet: Slimming World Height: 5' 5" Start Date: 01/11/2009 Start Weight: 172lb Current Weight: 170lb Goal Weight: 154lb Goal Date: 2010 BMI Information: Start BMI: 28.6 Current BMI: 28.3 Goal BMI: 25.6 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 2lb Weight to Lose: 16lb % Lost 1.16%	I got down to target 2 years ago, I was 9st 7lbs at 5ft 5ins tall and a size 10. I feel this was right for me, hoping to get back there in the next few months or so. Hope this helps. __________________ Polyanna 2010 New Start January Weight loss Achieved Platinum award 2009

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Busy_mam Likes to post Busy_mam's Profile Albums Busy_mam's Photo Gallery Join Date: 27th June, 2009 Location: North east Posts: 217 Thanks: 2 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts Rep Power: 39 Diet: Slimming world Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 4th June 2009 Start Weight: 182lb Current Weight: 135lb Goal Weight: 135lb Goal Date: 18th November 2009 BMI Information: Start BMI: 31.2 Current BMI: 23.2 Goal BMI: 23.2 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 47lb Weight to Lose: 0lb % Lost 25.82%	I've added some pictures to my album all taken tonight do I need to lose another 1/2 stone, or just firm up a bit? Please be honest I am totally confused and I want honest opinions from people who are not comparing before and after. I feel my judgement is clouded by age 18 skinny me age 30 fat me and by family saying stuff, so please just tell me how it is __________________ *2 Started Slimming World: 177.5 lbs Goal 1: BMI under 30 (174 lbs) 08.07.09 Goal 2: Half a stone award(170.5 lbs) 22.07.09 Goal 3: 1 stone award(163.5 lbs) 05.08.09 Goal 4: Club 10 (160 lbs)19.08.09 Goal 5: 1.5 stone award (156.5 lbs)09.09.09 Goal 6: Under 11 stone ( 153.5 lbs) 16.09.09 Goal 7: 2 stone award (149.5)30.09.09 Goal 8: BMI below 25 (145 lbs) 14.10.09 Goal 9: 2.5 stone award (142.5lbs)21.10.09 Goal 10: 10 stone 04.11.09 Target 9s9.5lbs 18.11.09

6th November, 2009	#13 (permalink)
30FlirtyGirl Call me Nicky xx 30FlirtyGirl's Profile Albums 30FlirtyGirl's Photo Gallery Join Date: 23rd May, 2008 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 3,657 Thanks: 54 Thanked 48 Times in 45 Posts Rep Power: 807 Diet: Slimming World Height: 5' 4"	o.k firstly you look very slim, so well done on losing that weight. I dont think we should be making the decision on whether to lose more weight as only you know your body. you need to ensure that whatever weight you are you can maintain comfortable. Maybe toning would help you improve your percieved body image and tighten your shape. xxxx __________________ Overall weightloss - 1st Main Target Challenge 1. Lose 14lbs by Valentines Day. My warts and all diary http://www.minimins.com/members-only...ml#post1147455 Facebook http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pr...79&ref=profile

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Busy_mam Likes to post Busy_mam's Profile Albums Busy_mam's Photo Gallery Join Date: 27th June, 2009 Location: North east Posts: 217 Thanks: 2 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts Rep Power: 39 Diet: Slimming world Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 4th June 2009 Start Weight: 182lb Current Weight: 135lb Goal Weight: 135lb Goal Date: 18th November 2009 BMI Information: Start BMI: 31.2 Current BMI: 23.2 Goal BMI: 23.2 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 47lb Weight to Lose: 0lb % Lost 25.82%	Well I've decided I'll stop at 9s9.5lbs as I've just done my before pictures, next year I will reajust my target for my renewal of vows I'll love a size 10 dress but I think I'll concentrate on exercise and my family for now __________________ *2 Started Slimming World: 177.5 lbs Goal 1: BMI under 30 (174 lbs) 08.07.09 Goal 2: Half a stone award(170.5 lbs) 22.07.09 Goal 3: 1 stone award(163.5 lbs) 05.08.09 Goal 4: Club 10 (160 lbs)19.08.09 Goal 5: 1.5 stone award (156.5 lbs)09.09.09 Goal 6: Under 11 stone ( 153.5 lbs) 16.09.09 Goal 7: 2 stone award (149.5)30.09.09 Goal 8: BMI below 25 (145 lbs) 14.10.09 Goal 9: 2.5 stone award (142.5lbs)21.10.09 Goal 10: 10 stone 04.11.09 Target 9s9.5lbs 18.11.09

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