I've lost a total of 40 pounds so far, I now weigh 209 pounds. That's a pretty big amount of weight. Its taken me what seems like forever to do, but its so worth it. I fit into a size 16 pant now (was a tight size 22), depending on the brand... because for some reason women's pants go by size and not by measurement. I mean seriously... who are we kidding here... why not just go by measurement, which is much more accurate, rather than a "size", which you could try on two pairs of the same brand & same size of pant and both pairs will fit differently. Its ridiculous. So what if someone else knows how big around your waist is, who gives a crap. People need to stop lying to themselves about how fat they really are and do something about it.
I give a "crap" about is all of these people who go on one of these crazy diets, DON'T EXERCISE, and expect the weight to just fly off and stay off. Yeah for a while you'll lose weight, especially if you're diet was that terrible before. But lets face it folks, the best way to lose weight, and keep it off is to (1) Exercise to Burn Calories, (2) Build Lean Muscle Mass, (3) Count Calories, & (4) Eat plenty of Whole Grains/Fiber, Water, GOOD Fats, Leafy Greens, Other Veggies, Fresh/Frozen Fruit, Low-fat Proteins, and Last But Not Least Carbs. As long as you eat a balanced diet, you can eat... for the most part... whatever you want. But what some fail to remember is that if you have that 300 calorie chocolate bar, your taking a way from your other calories for the rest of the day. Not to mention the sugar. So do yourself a favor, switch that milk chocolate bar for dark chocolate (70% Cocoa or higher is what I stick with) you'll save yourself calories & sugar, while still indulging that sweet tooth.
Am I a fitness/dietary professional? Heck no, I make mistakes just like anyone else. Am I passionate about this topic, Hell Yes I am. For those of you who have not read my previous blog posts, I used to be 249 pounds. I would eat junk all day, and sit on my butt almost all day while taking care of my son. I've been at this for almost a year now. Yeah I've only lost 40 pounds, but I'm changing my body at the same time. I'm building endurance, lean muscles and losing inches from most of my body. I am almost half way done with the weight loss I would be happy at, but would still be considered an over weight person. I think I would be happy at 160 pounds. But even after I reach that goal I will still keep working out, keeping up with my food intake and working towards losing more weight. My ideal weight is 146 pounds according to my Body Mass Index (BMI) and at that weight I would no longer be over weight. Does BMI factor in everything, no, its just a rough estimate for where your body would be its healthiest.
My current Mini-goal is still going great. I set out to be at least 199 pounds by my birthday (June 6) and at that weight will have lost a total of 50 pounds. That goal means A LOT to me. To be below 200 pounds for the first time in many years is huge for me. And I can't wait until I see that scale say 199.
For those of you out there reading this who are in the same boat, trying to lose weight, keep it up, don't lose faith in yourself & keep on moving. You'll get to where you want to be so don't give up.
Thanks for reading!
