Goal Body

[@MicheleMoore7161959]

LOVE this idea of goal body thinking! I need to seriously come up with some goal body benchmarks, but I already know what my number one goal body thing is: I want to be able to comfortably sit on my husband’s lap. I have never been able to do that because I have always weighed more than him. Thank you for sharing this!!!💖

[@mammajamma4115]

Just coming into maintenance and I was struggling with adding in exercise because I do bulk up really quickly when I exercise regularly. The discussion of goal body let a bit of stress out of my shoulders. As a teacher, I have always struggled with the concept of goal weight because I see so many young people obsessing about their weight. I always tell them its about how you feel and what you can do not what you weigh.

[@razthadon202]

The insight. The Love. That's what I feel in ur programs. What i feel when i pay closer attention to me. Thanks.

[@ahmandakay]

I'm acutely aware of listening intently for "what is my motivation" for this? I often come to becoming as clean a vessel as possible in order to be of the greatest gift to the transformation of culture. To have as few distractions with my health, body size, etc. so that my attention and focus can be given to awakening to more of who I really am as presence, and support others in the same. A sign that I'm in my goal body would be that I wake up and go through my day without my body pulling for my attention from any discomfort.

[@margaretgallagher9156]

I to appreciate this change in focus from goal weight to goal body! I wrote a lot of things in my journal about the experience of alignment. They fell in to those basic categories of mind things, physical things & spiritual things. Even as a late 79 year old, it is important to me to feel good, to think & reason clearly, to love and live with gratitude. The weight number measures one aspect of how we are getting out of the way of our own so our body can be it's best self, self-sabotaging might be one way of putting it. You talk about a lot about commitment. At times committing to what is good for me, to living nearer or at the level of my best self can be overturned by so many things. This living with integrity in and to myself improves with practice like so many other skills/traits. I am beginning to see that now. Thank you!

[@nancybryce92]

Hi Margaret, What you say can apply to so many things, we all need to keep growing and also appreciating what we have. At 63 I am catching up but not quite there yet. I do like Susan's approach in recent webinar, the process itself is the goal.

[@margaretgallagher9156]

@@nancybryce92 Nancy, thanks for the reply. Drop me a note now & then, if you like. My support network is real small... because I am usually reluctant to reach out!

[@kathyaskegaard4812]

I will know that I am in my goal body when, any event of any kind comes around, I can go to my closet and not have concerns or tears about what to wear. So many times I have tried on multiple outfits where none felt good and I cried or became angry because I knew it was my own fault that I felt that way. I would either put on the outfit that felt or covered me the most or didn't go and stayed home missing out on an experience. No more, I am going for my right size body.

[@Brightlineeating]

You can do it, Kathy!! xoxo

[@nolongerchunky7920]

I love the distinction between goal weight and goal body. I'm now down over 140lbs with Bright Line Eating and I've been hesitant to chose a specific goal weight. This video is very helpful.

[@Brightlineeating]

Well done!!! What an incredible accomplishment. We've been following your progress on Instagram. Inspiring!

[@4popster]

I'm at what I thought would be my goal weight but my body composition has changed from when I was in my thirties to now in my mid 60's. 118 isn't the same and I'm not totally in my goal body. I have to work harder doing core exercises, weight training, and more cardio to get results. It is more of a challenge at this age. Feeling fit and healthy should be prime.

[@christyvanwagner4051]

I soooo needed this vlog today. Up until now I thought when my hubs thinks I'm too small I'll stop. That happened last week. I just couldn't stop because I was 20 lbs from wedding weight (my first of 3 goals). I just couldn't wrap my brain around it. I have been the same weight (give or take a few ounces) for 15 days. I will pray and journal about my goal body. I also need to tone and exercse. Thank you so much Susan and Sanz for this perspective!

[@Brightlineeating]

All the best to you, Christy, as you navigate this path! ❤️

[@5peas442]

I'm on day 4 of the 14 day challenge, and binging on the vlog. My goal body would have my type 2 diabetes in remission, be strong enough to climb a couple of flights of stairs without being winded, be able to buy clothes at a "regular" store, and be preparing for a 5k run. That said, my fasting BGL on day 4 is almost normal. And it's been too high for about a year, maybe 18 months. So, I'm already starting to see results. I've never had so much herbal tea in my life, either! Thanks for this!

[@Brightlineeating]

You're welcome!!! Welcome to the BLE Family. xoxo

[@sandys.8999]

Just found this vlog and OMG, what an epiphany!!! This angle makes my weight loss feel like a positive journey to a destination instead of a sort of perennial drudgery. Thank you!

[@Brightlineeating]

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[@betsytaub1]

I'll know I'm in my goal body when I feel good in my clothes, when I feel super confident and outgoing--even more outgoing than I already am, when I can walk in a room and light it up, when you have to peel me off the ceiling, when I feel healthy, happy, sexy, vibrant and more energetic, when I no longer have to take meds for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high A1C, and when overall, I feel like I have "the world by the tail!"

[@cillie01]

Susan, your my hero! I struggle a bit with this topic. I'm slight, like you. I'm 4'10 and thanks to Bright Lines I'm holding steady around 105 ish lbs. I've rid of 114lbs of fat over the years. Perceiving a goal body for me means overlooking the extra crepe like sagging and hanging skin. I've had removal surgery, but some of what has been done, cannot be undone. These are my battle wounds. It's ribbon and trophy-like for me. But there are no slinky dresses for me, and sometimes it makes me sad. I love the tribe of determined to be happythinandfree people. These are MY people. I'm proud of my accomplishments and I want to help others achieve their perception of goals. The number though.... sometimes.... It's all I have to empower me.

[@sorshae.elsbernd6132]

Dr. Susan, have you heard of T-Tapp? It's an exercise program created by Teresa Tapp (she just recently passed, still sad about it) and her program combines yoga, pilates, and cardio...as well as using your own body for strength training. I've successfully gone down a size using her program. I find it rehabilitative and because of my daily fatigue, I've only been doing the 15 min a day and getting great results.

[@sorshae.elsbernd6132]

I'll know I'm in my goal body when I can do a tornado kick! It looks like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apDdn2ZpatGin6M

[@lmwvideos1]

I love T-Tapp! I've never met anyone else who knew about it. I didn't realize she had died.

[@sherynngofa6175]

Thank you for your vlogs! I needed to make peace with the number on the scale; your words really resonated with me. Learning to love my goal body...

[@annieharmon4698]

My Goal body is to rid myself of my diabetic medications and High blood pressure meds. Also I'd like to wear some slinky dresses I bought last year when I thought I could do BLE from reading the book. Since then I've done the 14dc and am currently in Boot Camp and loving the support in BC. Annie

[@analiapodboj8591]

I know I'm at my goal body when I'm athletically fit and feel no body aches and friends, coworkers and family compliment you how good you looks, although how I look isn't so important as how I emotionally and physically feel. My looks are totally secondary. I'm 5'3" latina women weighing 164 lbs and I know I should keep losing lbs to reach my personal goals (mental and athletic wise). Thank you for this video Susan !

[@Brightlineeating]

You're so very welcome, Analia! xoxo

[@jeannieharris9055]

No pain in my knees and hips are my goal!

[@susanrichlin702]

excellent vlog Susan. I am re starting my BLE journey after having to do "research" for too long. I have a goal body with lot's of goals like going to hawaii and felling good enough to not wear a mumu all day , Feeling good in my own skin at the gym, showing up anywhere looking like i care about how i look..dressing properly..not in lululemon all day. Thank you for being there for me..again xoxoxox

[@Brightlineeating]

You're so very welcome, Susan! You sound like you're in the perfect frame of mind. Sending tons of love and support. xoxo

[@susanrichlin702]

i am trying to reach someone to join a bootcamp .. i am a bright lifer

[@Brightlineeating]

Hi Susan, if you need help with re-joining a Boot Camp or helping someone else join a Boot Camp, feel free to reach out to our Support Team at support.brightlineeating.com. They can help! xoxo

[@kristinaroberts7216]

That’s so encouraging thank you so much I dream of being my best self I’m just starting today so listening reading and writing everything I can get my hands on never in my life has my jewelry fit I’ll know I’ll be in my goal body when my clothes fit my bras fit

[@shirleyhagel5198]

I’m totally going to begin journaling about this topic tonight! As always, thank you for sharing!! PS. I’m in week 5 of bootcamp and week 7 of BLE !!

[@Brightlineeating]

Great idea, Shirley! You're at a great point in the journey to be thinking about your goal body. xoxo

[@wendybrown500]

I run Obstacle Course Races. I have run them at 220 I have run them at 191. I have run them having to skip obstacles because I can’t do them. I will know I am in my goal body when I can run an entire obstacle course race without skipping obstacles. I will know I am in my goal body when I can complete an ultra trail race. (That a big dream)

[@elizabethdaniel3820]

I will have to be a little closer to goal 'weight' before i can talk about goal body, but right now.... I want a goal 'brain'. Not struggling with food, not worrying about what people think, feeling sane about food. In terms of goal fitness/body, i'd love to jog around a block, take the 5 mile circle in the local park at a brisk pace feeling happy and free, do one pull up? Hell Yeah! Doing one push up? Hell Yeah! playing soccer or baseball with the grandkids in the yard! Able to stand up gracefully from the ground!!! Right now.... it goes like this, get on hands and knees, reach up and grab a table with left hand while pushing up with right elbow off of right knee, then ...... hope. It's a great idea. Imma give it some thought! But goal brain comes first. Sanity around food.

[@Brightlineeating]

Love your focus on Goal Brain. Very cool, Elizabeth!

[@thoughtfulpro371]

PSA: I love BLE and SPT-to the ladies out there that feel like they have a slow metabolism and you’re calories need to be at 1200 or less to lose fat, do yourself a big favor and start lifting light weights or doing committed body weight exercises. You will be doing your bones and your sanity a big, big favor. Most of us do not have enough muscle to stay pliable and healthy longterm, no time like the present. Yoga is a great choice for all types and abilities as well. Take care. My point is, if you want to eat more, or even lose weight on the maintenance plan...just build some muscle!

[@RachelSmith]

Love this distinction! Sanz' IG account is great. Lots to think about!

[@christinemcelhaney504]

I'll know when I'm in my Goal body when I don't get extremely painful headaches when I do upper body weight lifting workout s

[@tanjasbuecherlaube]

I love all your videos....aaaand: i loooove this top you're wearing here. Would you tell me where you got it from?

[@elearningk12]

I'll know I'm in my goal body when I can sit on the floor with my grandchildren, and get up again without assistance.

[@RealLifeMvmt]

Do you have hyper-mobility?

[@kelly-ux8zy]

Excellent points thanks 😄

[@deborahevans5188]

With three children, too! Wow.

[@joyclarke8942]

ill know that I'm in my goal body when I feel very light on my feet. I will be able to choose clothes for style rather than if they make me look fat.

[@Brightlineeating]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts, Joy! 😉

[@tanyacampbell2899]

When I look as beautiful on the outside as I am on the inside!

[@ctgrandmalaura]

I just want to fix my broken brain.

[@foxiefair123]

I hear ya!

[@gailc3042]

Flour and sugar really do cause brain fogginess. For me, grains cause fog so I do not eat them either. Meditation helps too Laura

[@karleeannekarlee]

I'll know I'm in my goal body when... When I sleep on my side and my belly doesnt drop over and pool onto the bed. When I get dressed for the day and absolutely LOVE the way I feel no matter what the occasion, my clothes fit me and I'm sexy in them When I'm walking my legs dont touch! I'll have an obvious thigh gap. My thighs wont have cellulite! My husband will be able to pick me up with ease. No flappy arms! But slender feminine dainty arms. I'll be able to run around with my kids without my boobs feeling so floppy that they'll be 10x droopier when I'm done. I wont feel self conscious about my tummy or thighs or chin when I sit stand or generally live! I will be able to be photographed without begging to see the photo and then demanding its deletion and a retake in which I could pose differently. When I sit on the chairs at church I'll be able to cross my legs or fold them up pretzel style. My body wont crave any crap and will be satisfied with the nutritious foods I feed it.

[@Brightlineeating]

Thanks for sharing your list, Karlee!

[@happyjmc]

Goal BODY! yay!!!!!

[@foxiefair123]

I like to be muscular, so I will probably weigh more than I would like to. Who actually sees that number besides you anyway, lol.

[@Brightlineeating]

So true!! It's simply a number. I love the way you think! xoxo

[@foxiefair123]

@@Brightlineeating Thanks, that means a lot

[@keithrichard391]

I know when I am my ideal weight/build...by the "longer"looks i get from the opposite sex!! that simple

[@hilarykey8189]

Geez. Never mind the slinky dress. I’d rather just be able to go to the closet in the morning and not have to try on 3-5 different outfits bc nothing looks right. I also want an inflammation-free body. I’d like to avoid cancer, heard disease and diabetes. I want to be regulated overall and calm.