Hi there, my name is Amelia, I'm 28, and I have been on this journey for a while. I have got my exercise regime down pat, but I know I have to tackle the food to see the really great results. I guess I have to find other things to make me happy besides food, which is not easy because that has been my go-to for 10 years now, probably longer. How do you say goodbye to a lifelong pal that only makes you feel bad about yourself and drags you down?
-- How much weight do you want to lose?
I weigh 12 stone 8 pounds at the moment (176 lbs). I want to get down to 11 stone (154 lbs) to feel that I am back to a secure healthy weight. I'll see how I look and feel then.
-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight?
I lost around 20 pounds over the course of 6 months with just exercise. I've reached the stage where the exercise is maintaining this weight, but I am finding it difficult to drop more while still eating lots of junk. But I am going to say 2 pounds per week, which would mean only 11 weeks. Which is really nothing.
-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)?
I exercise 5 - 6 times a week, I have a great routine going, and I really love it, so that's not the issue. I have to cut out the sugar. That is really my biggest thing. Just buying 2 or 3 bars of chocolate and eating them. Or ordering cake and coffee when I've nothing planned for the afternoon. I just do that kind of stuff too regularly. I have cut down a lot on alcohol, which is great, but I am still not seeing the results as fast I would like. Sigh. Patience is needed.
-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal?
My parents because they don't keep anything unhealthy in the house and make mostly nutritious dinners.
-- How realistic is your goal?
It's realistic, but the timeframe might be a bit optimistic.
-- When will you start?
Tomorrow! Well, I exercised today already, but really tackling the food thing. I am going to use this diary as a food log mostly.
-- How much weight do you want to lose?
I weigh 12 stone 8 pounds at the moment (176 lbs). I want to get down to 11 stone (154 lbs) to feel that I am back to a secure healthy weight. I'll see how I look and feel then.
-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight?
I lost around 20 pounds over the course of 6 months with just exercise. I've reached the stage where the exercise is maintaining this weight, but I am finding it difficult to drop more while still eating lots of junk. But I am going to say 2 pounds per week, which would mean only 11 weeks. Which is really nothing.
-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)?
I exercise 5 - 6 times a week, I have a great routine going, and I really love it, so that's not the issue. I have to cut out the sugar. That is really my biggest thing. Just buying 2 or 3 bars of chocolate and eating them. Or ordering cake and coffee when I've nothing planned for the afternoon. I just do that kind of stuff too regularly. I have cut down a lot on alcohol, which is great, but I am still not seeing the results as fast I would like. Sigh. Patience is needed.
-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal?
My parents because they don't keep anything unhealthy in the house and make mostly nutritious dinners.
-- How realistic is your goal?
It's realistic, but the timeframe might be a bit optimistic.
-- When will you start?
Tomorrow! Well, I exercised today already, but really tackling the food thing. I am going to use this diary as a food log mostly.
