I’m at goal now what?

Dollylolly said:

I’ve achieved my goal weight of 135lbs, 61kgs it was the number I gave myself when dieting it was always 135lbs why I’ve no clues but that was the number. I have achieved it many times in the past but I put it back on again or worse dieting when younger when I really didn’t need to.

I’m now looking to do what exactly that’s my quandary as in what now.

Ive got good control over the blood sugars I’ve lost the weight I needed. Now what I’m lost and feel well, bewildered.

I had my gallbladder surgery which was done 2 weeks ago now so it’s gentle exercise for now

I sound like I’m moaning I’m not I’m happy about the above but feel I’m now at sea.

we set goals and meet them but what’s next. Do we always have to have a goal in mind or can we not have one. Do we worry about not having something to achieve.

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A long time ago, my mom had a series of heart attacks. She survived, but was given a rather grim life expectancy. Because of that we married in a hurry, rather than saving up for the castle we had eyed, because I wanted mum to be there more than I wanted that castle. She was. A decade later, she was with us still. And years beyond that... Still here! I'm not complaining at all, but... For her, it was different. She made it to her given "deadline", and after that, things went south. She just didn't know what to do with herself, and poof, now mum's on antidepressants. Her goal was gone and she was left with no clue what to do next.

The question then becomes not, do *people* need a goal, but... Do *you*? I set the standards low because I always felt my life was going nowhere anyway, so it doesn't seem like a problem to me. Mom needed one however, and was lost without something to set her sights on. Is the same true for you, and if so... It may be time to find a new goal to aim for! (If maintaining the status quo isn't cutting it for you, goal-wise.)

You're asking the right questions. Now to find your particular answers!

Dollylolly said:

Ive got good control over the blood sugars I’ve lost the weight I needed. Now what I’m lost and feel well, bewildered.

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So you've done the "easy" bit.. so now you need to maintain that achievement for the rest of your days?

How about that as a long term goal.

Awesome, massive congratulations! Next… you gloat at every opportunity.

Dollylolly said:

I’ve achieved my goal weight of 135lbs, 61kgs it was the number I gave myself when dieting it was always 135lbs why I’ve no clues but that was the number. I have achieved it many times in the past but I put it back on again or worse dieting when younger when I really didn’t need to.

I’m now looking to do what exactly that’s my quandary as in what now.

Ive got good control over the blood sugars I’ve lost the weight I needed. Now what I’m lost and feel well, bewildered.

I had my gallbladder surgery which was done 2 weeks ago now so it’s gentle exercise for now

I sound like I’m moaning I’m not I’m happy about the above but feel I’m now at sea.

we set goals and meet them but what’s next. Do we always have to have a goal in mind or can we not have one. Do we worry about not having something to achieve.

questions on a postcard.

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Well I guess the goal could be to maintain?

I've been struggling with a similar decision as far as hba1c goes.. reached my goal so do I push further.

61kg is quite light so unless you are short would you want to go further?

Maintaining weight and blood sugar levels is a lifelong goal, and can be tricky to do. Would that work as an aim for you?

Dollylolly said:

I’ve achieved my goal weight of 135lbs, 61kgs it was the number I gave myself when dieting it was always 135lbs why I’ve no clues but that was the number. I have achieved it many times in the past but I put it back on again or worse dieting when younger when I really didn’t need to.

I’m now looking to do what exactly that’s my quandary as in what now.

Ive got good control over the blood sugars I’ve lost the weight I needed. Now what I’m lost and feel well, bewildered.

I had my gallbladder surgery which was done 2 weeks ago now so it’s gentle exercise for now

I sound like I’m moaning I’m not I’m happy about the above but feel I’m now at sea.

we set goals and meet them but what’s next. Do we always have to have a goal in mind or can we not have one. Do we worry about not having something to achieve.

questions on a postcard.

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Dollylolly, you've had some great answers here and ones to make you think. It's kind of like being pregnant, in that you are excited to get to the special day that you're aiming for ... holding that baby in this case .. but when you get there you feel a little flat (or at least I did) because suddenly all the longing, all the monitoring of your pregnancy, all that attention of everyone involved in your care etc suddenly ceases. You have your 'goal' but feel deprived of the getting there. I think there is a time of adjustment with your new status, the new triumphant you? Maybe you now have to set your sights on another goal? Maybe fitness levels or something? Well done and be very very proud. It is truly deserved x

For me personally the hardest goal has been maintaining the good work which is sometimes more challenging than others and again for myself, this diabetes management has/is a marathon not a sprint and some years I have done better than others weight wise (I am not overweight but just with my own personal goal). Well done on achieving your goals and good luck on maintaining them.

Congratulations! Maintaining diet and fitness is a good goal! For me, I think maintaining a good fitness level for when I’m really old is a big one.

otherwise , just enjoy the new you ; )