I started to lose weight in the Spring of '08, right after I left college. I went from 235 to 225 (and eventually to 220) when I started life on my own. Over the last few years, I hadn't been able to form a good routine in terms of working out, cooking, or eating healthy. I also put it off for a while. I shot back up to 240, and then down to 235 in the Winter of '09 when I started working out and cooking. However, I didn't track anything. I then stopped after a month, and then shot back up to about 245-255 and have held there until now.
Fast forward to today. Last month, I developed a good workout routine that works for me and that I can keep. I am doing cardio Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, so basically 4 in 5, which is working for me. I actually now miss it a bit on the offdays. In addition, I am doing strength training on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
In terms of food, I am eating healthy with the occasional off-snack or meal. I've stocked up on only healthy foods. I am also using the Lose-It app on my phone. I've found this to be really helpful so far. It's quick and easy to use, and since it's on my phone, I can update it anywhere I am. It also saves foods, so I can just put in the nutrition data once and I'm good to use it whenever. I've found this helpful in terms of sticking to a caloric diet, and meal planning around unhealthy meals.
I'm also meeting with a health coach at work on a regular basis. That should help keep me on track.
This time, I'm trying not to obsess over everything. I feel like I became too overwhelmed last time. Therefore, I'm not going to obsess over this diary. I'll mostly check in weekly with my progress. In addition, I'm only going to check my weight once a week (Sunday mornings), and my measurements once a month. My goal is to lose 2 lbs/week, but if not, then to see my measurements decrease.
My goals are:
*200 lbs
*15% body fat
*Hitting the gym 100 times between January and June
I officially started at 251 lbs on Jan. 2 (though I was 254 early that week). I'm about at 28% body fat.
Today, I checked in at 245 lbs, and have been to the gym 13 times so far (since Dec. 31).
I really think this is going to work this time. I'm very motivated and I feel that's half the battle.
Fast forward to today. Last month, I developed a good workout routine that works for me and that I can keep. I am doing cardio Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, so basically 4 in 5, which is working for me. I actually now miss it a bit on the offdays. In addition, I am doing strength training on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
In terms of food, I am eating healthy with the occasional off-snack or meal. I've stocked up on only healthy foods. I am also using the Lose-It app on my phone. I've found this to be really helpful so far. It's quick and easy to use, and since it's on my phone, I can update it anywhere I am. It also saves foods, so I can just put in the nutrition data once and I'm good to use it whenever. I've found this helpful in terms of sticking to a caloric diet, and meal planning around unhealthy meals.
I'm also meeting with a health coach at work on a regular basis. That should help keep me on track.
This time, I'm trying not to obsess over everything. I feel like I became too overwhelmed last time. Therefore, I'm not going to obsess over this diary. I'll mostly check in weekly with my progress. In addition, I'm only going to check my weight once a week (Sunday mornings), and my measurements once a month. My goal is to lose 2 lbs/week, but if not, then to see my measurements decrease.
My goals are:
*200 lbs
*15% body fat
*Hitting the gym 100 times between January and June
I officially started at 251 lbs on Jan. 2 (though I was 254 early that week). I'm about at 28% body fat.
Today, I checked in at 245 lbs, and have been to the gym 13 times so far (since Dec. 31).
I really think this is going to work this time. I'm very motivated and I feel that's half the battle.
