So... one of my goals for this year is to loose 20 - 25 pounds. Yes, quite typical I know.
In the early months of the year: January , Feburary and March gyms get PACKED because getting in shape TOPS everyone's list of "New Year Resolutions" and then, some months later, membership shrivels and the dream if fitting into that tiny bikini becomes for something else.... BUT NOT THIS TIME. This year, instead of making "New Year Resolutions" (which by the way never really work out for me :/ ) I decided to just make some simple goals, which include the time I want to get them done by and how I plan to do it.
*what I think works well is having them somewhere you can see them often like on your mirror and also to make a journal of your journey
So..
The Journey: Me- 25 pounds
By When: June
How: By becoming a member of a gym, eating better, drinking more water and HARD WORK
How its going: TERRIBLY! :( I've been going to the gym for about 4-5 times a week. Drinking water and I cut eating tons of stuff and guess what the result is.... NOTHING. I have not lost 1 pound! I actually GAINED a few ounces. :'( WHAT AM I DOING WRONG!?!?!?
It says 180.6 and earlier today it was 181. :(
Sooo embarrassed. When I muster up enough courage to put up a body shot I will. Prolly by the next up date later this month.
Of course I can give several excuses for why I'm fat but that won't help me. The job is the just get rid of it.
New Plan of Action:
No meals just before bed: This is a Terrible habit I have. You know when you stay up too late and then hunger start to bit and you gobble down til you're stuffed then hop into bed? NO! That Definitely Stops
Doing a Full Body Cleanser: Its the 30 day regimen that was suggested to me by the lady at Zoe's total body. Its some natural pills that will clean your colon and your whole digestive system aswell as your blood. That should jump start my weight loss.
Work even Harder: Yes!!!! Right now I'm doing mainly Cardio... so now I'll add a bit of weight training and maybe do some jogging in the morning.
PLEASE ANYBODY if you have any suggestions or words of encouragement PLEASE SHARE. I'd appreciate it sooooo much.
Will update in the next 30+ days. Wish me Luck!
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ReplyDeleteI'm no expert on weight loss since I've been trying to gain for quite some time, so the only thing I can suggest is definitely cutting out the late night eating. That's how I managed to pack on a few pounds.
ReplyDeleteGood luck though!
P.S. I think your body is beautiful, especially your thighs! Lol
Hope you are still going to the gym 4 - 5 times a week, that is definitely one thing to keep up while working towards your goal.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you are going through, I was at 181 and was able to lose 20 pounds in about three months by going to the gym 5 to 6 days a week and counting calories (limiting to 1300 calories per day and keeping track at www.thedailyplate.com).
On the Daily Plate you can plan your meals, and find out the calories associated with different foods, they even have "Caribbean rice and peas" there so you can have an idea of what and how much to cut back on in terms of to calories.
I would say make sure you do at least 30 minutes of high intensity cardio each time you work out. And in terms of food eat less rice and more meat/fish and veggies. I couldn't give up bread so I tried to eat less of it, and eat whole wheat or eating wheat crackers to feed my bread cravings.
Also definitely have lots of fruits veggies for snacks and have a splurge day where you eat whatever you want.
Hope you meet your goal!
Good luck!
Hey Melissa! Congrats! So proud of you!
ReplyDeleteI'm willing to try ANYTHING that works and is good for you, so I'm checking out the site right now.
I have been making progress. Lost ten pounds! But now I feel stuck... I do work out pretty hard and I'm TRYING to watch what I eat. I heard counting calories is hard but once you say it works I'm willing to try! Wish me luck this week! And thanks much!
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I'll keep you posted!