...probably... =)
I’ve been wanting to put together a post of some of the things I have learned on my weight loss journey so far for my new followers and more me to remind myself how far I’ve come on my journey. Here it goes!
I started my weight loss journey in January 2017 with my highest weight at 210 lbs. I have lost 21.4 lbs so far. I still have about 45 lbs to lose, but I am not worried about any kind of time frame. I want to lose it slow and steady so it will be easier for me to keep it off at the end and not just gain it back.
I don’t follow any type of diet. I don’t track macros. I just try to keep my meals balanced: protein, carb, vegetable. Simple. I keep my portions smaller. I weigh everything, log everything I eat, and exercise.
Well besides exercise in general, I try to be as active as possible during the day. Getting my Fitbit step goal is sometimes a separate thing from exercise in my mind. I might achieve my step goal by doing some exercise, but if I’ve been on the couch all day and then go on a run at 11pm, there’s no way I will get 10,000 steps by midnight.
As far as exercise goes, I need to do intense exercise to lose weight. I need to run, or swim. Walking just doesn’t work for me. But YOU may be different! Walking may work for you, and most likely should be the first thing you try if you have a lot of weight to lose and are not used to exercise. But, if you’re walking and eating right and the weight is not melting off, you may be like me and need to kick it up a notch. Or you might have a thyroid issue.
Ok enough about exercise, here’s some tips and tricks about food.
9. Last thing and possibly the most important: It’s OK if you mess up a little bit. It’s not the end of the world. Someone’s throwing a bday party in your office? I’m sure there will be cake. Go ahead and have some, it’s not the end of the world. If you feel guilty about it, it will make you want to hide the fact that you ate it and will most likely ruin the rest of your day. Life is all about balance. One piece of cake is fine. A whole cake? Not so much. But, if you do eat a bit too much, just remember tomorrow is a new day. Don’t give up. Keep going. Don’t say, I’ll start over next week. Saying that is a never-ending cycle. Each new day is another opportunity to eat better and to exercise more.
If you are trying to lose weight, I hope this helps. Just remember, it’s a lifestyle change, not a diet.
And I don’t have all the answers. I’m not a nutritionist. I just know what works for me and my body.
Download a calorie counting app: Lose It
Get a snazzy fitness tracker: Fitbit
And see what they say about YOUR calorie intake and level of activity.
If you do all these things.... this COULD BE you! =P
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