So this is the pic that finally sent me over the edge! I looked awful! I couldn't believe that someone actually posted this pic of me on Facebook!
Today, I am actually thankful to my little cousin for doing so because this AWFUL picture set me in motion to finally make some changes in my life. Right after New Years I put my plan into action...
I joined MyFitnessPal, Scott had already signed me up for Planet Fitness so I started using my membership and I started watching what I was eating.
Some people can use those dieting calorie calculators and be alright with it. But not me folks...if you'd taken what I had been taking in for calories and just cut it down to 1200 calories or whatever...this whole endeavor would have lasted a couple days.
So here's what I did for anyone out there who is serious about losing weight and wants a realistic method in order to be successful...Count your calories and move your butt!!
Figure out what your current average calories per day is. Then just start by shaving off small amounts each week (100-200 calories) until you are down to your necessary goal. You can still eat the foods you like but learn a lot about portion control. You will still lose weight this way because your body still has to adjust to the fewer calories and you won't be starving.
Definitely take advantage of a site/app like MyFitnessPal which lets you keep track of everything you eat and any exercise you do, and then lets you know how many calories you have left for the day. In addition, it has ENTIRE support group of people out there just like us to keep you motivated!!
Exercise, exercise, exercise!! It is important!! I began going to the gym and sweating for at least 30 minutes 3 times per week. If you can't go to a gym then just walk!! Get outside and move!!
There...it's as easy as that!
This morning, being more than 25 lbs lighter, I was able to take the tags off a pair of jean that have been sitting in the "when I'm thinner pile" (that everone has but many never wear) for two years!!
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