I was asked to share
what exactly it is I'm doing to lose weight. As I really have just started, I
don't know all the tricks of the trade yet, but here are mine.
1.) Before you even start a diet like this, make sure you
are ready. You have to be 100% committed. Is it OK to mess up once in a while?
Sure, we are all human it is bound to happen. So make sure your head is in the
right place.
2.) Understand no matter how much the commercials of TV
infomercials say lose 20 lbs. in 1 month without exercise, well that is very
unrealistic. So know and understand going into it that it is going to take
time, and doing it right the first time will lead to better results.
3.) Set goals but add a new one each week. Do not bombard
yourself and try to do them all at once.
I have done all of these rules. I quit drinking soda. The
first week I drank water and tea. The next week I added the goal of drinking
water with every meal no matter what (this allowed me to get use to the taste
and liking it). Now I drink 1 cup of coffee in the morning and the rest of the
day water.
I am eating foods I like and am trying to put a healthy spin
on them. I will not starve myself or eat things I don't like. My goal here is
to live this life style for the rest of my life.
I do count calories. My goal each day is 1490. I always come
in under and I feel satisfied.
JOIN A FOOD TRACKER- I follow myfitnesspal, there is also
Sparkpeople. Make sure to add friends on there, rather it be people you know or
not. The more support the better.
Eat three meals a day...
Do some form of exercise. I am walking right now. I would
like to get up to 5K Speed so that is my goal for now. I am going to be adding
different things soon.
So that is it for now, I hope this helps and can't wait to
write one after I have lost more.
