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How I did it: Listen to me when I say that if you're patient, you will be rewarded. Honestly. I've never been happier with my body.
Choose an activity. I favour swimming and walking, because walking is free and swimming is fun, and you can easily do both with a friend.
I'd do my best to walk somewhere everyday, but there are some days where you have no opportunities to exercise/*really* don't feel like it, etc., etc.
*Don't* let this discourage you. You don't have to exercise every day. It helps, but don't feel like you're going to put on weight/never lose weight just because you didn't go for a walk today. =]
Cut back. Honestly, cut back. I would do things like switch to Coke Zero instead of regular Coke, use less butter on bread when making a sandwich (in fact, I don't even use butter anymore, I use salad cream^^).
Just do things like that, if you eat a burger or something, cut a small portion off and throw it away, or if it's a cheeseburger, nix the cheese =p.
My point being that I lost like 20lbs at least just by cutting back and getting some exercise, and it's relatively easy. You have to be patient, yes, but you don't have to cut out your favourite foods, just try to eat things in moderation and eat a little less =]. I used meal replacement milkshakes sometimes, too, but although I do think they help, they worry me somewhat, because the sugar amount in them is pretty high.
And just remember: You can do it. It's possible.
I remember that I bought a pair of jeans that I didn't try on, got them home, they didn't fit, so they gathered dust in the wardrobefor months. Now? They're way too big ^-^. There's nothing like that satisfaction and I wish you all the luck in the world in reaching your goal weight, too!
Lessons & tips: Moderation and control. Hammer those words into your brain.
Try not to weigh yourself, or you get obsessive over it. Weigh yourself about once a month, and that's only if you really, really want to :p.
littlerien The Universe is just awesome.
Hmm…I fully intended to start on my new diet/exercise routine today. Ah, good intentions.
And then there were enchiladas.
And there were leftovers. So we had them again for dinner.
And there was no exercise.
But! I have the house to myself for the weekend, starting tomorrow, so it’s huzzah exercise! Wish me luck.
littlerien The Universe is just awesome.
I’ve tried diets in the past. Lots and lots of diets. Surprisingly, Lean Cuisine was the thing that worked the best for me, but it’s really easy to get bored with those meals. Once I stopped eating the Lean Cuisine meals, I gained back some of the weight I had lost. Not a great deal, but enough to make me unhappy. I have no idea how many pounds I actually lost during that time, since I prefer to go by body measurements instead of weight. But, after the Lean Cuisine, I had lost 5 inches in my waist. I’ve only gained back 1 1/2 inches, but it’s 1 1/2 inches that I didn’t want to find again!
So now I’ve set myself a goal. I want to be down to within 10 pounds of my goal weight by March next year. Really, I want to lose another 6 inches in my waist, since I’m going by measurements and not body weight. I want a flat stomach and toned arms and legs, and a butt like granite! I’m going to cut down my diet to around 1000-1200 calories a day, and I’m going to exercise regularly. I’ve started following Nerd Fitness which is not only informative, but entertaining. I’m going to come up with an exercise routine that I can stick to without getting bored. I’ll probably change it up every couple of weeks specifically to avoid that. Hopefully, I can start posting entries about inches lost and pounds shed!
olivexoyl is 3000 miles further than she'd like to be
I’ve just talked to a friend who is looking for a running partner. We’ve decided to go running 1-2 days a week, after class.
The only problem with this that I can see is that I’ll get bored with this, and start making excuses not to do it anymore within a month of starting.
I’ve got to come up with some sort of incentive for me to stay focused. Any ideas?
olivexoyl is 3000 miles further than she'd like to be
This term, I’ll be living a half hour walk from campus. So between walking and biking everywhere and finally not being in England (and binging on amazing deliciously unhealthy English food) I think I can pull it off!
22before22 is going to be known as the girl who planned her own funeral
In 2 weeks I get my medication to help treat my hypothyroidism. So, I am hoping that, plus diet and exercise, will help me finally reach my goal weight.
I’m now 195lbs. Not as toned as I was hoping to be, but I just need to work harder in the gym. Is this being vain?
i’ve already lost 10 lbs, so i am on my way. i just need to stick with my good eating habits and massive water intake and keep exercising. the first 10 were easy; now comes the hard part. i think i should tape a photo of what i could look like if i keep at it on the fridge to remind myself not to snack when i’m bored or depressed.
Brownian wants to write a book
Save money
Learn to play Hallelujah (Shrek) on the piano
Send a care package to a soldier
get a meaningful tattoo
feel healthier
docter
visit a psychic
get over my ex husband
recycle more
Get my Master's
Become a librarian
emilyji4424 wants to list 100 things that make me happy
learn to play poker
meet new people
travel to Malaysia
Rip my entire CD collection
be happy with me
be a great kisser
get married
maintain a list of future goals
Spend less time fooling around on the net and more time actually working
