Week 3- Progress
This week, I saw progress. The scale still hasn't moved much, but my measurements are changing. I am getting a waist again! I am not going to lie, I was obsessing over the number on the scale, so, listening to another friend of mine who is trying to lose weight (and realizes that there are many fluctuations day to day), I am going to try to only weigh myself once a week. (She is going to do it once a month, but I can't go that long without knowing). Overall, the measurements is what is more important to me anyways, but it is still nice to see the scales go down.
I am very happy that my waist measurements are getting smaller (half inch so far), but I am not going to lie, it would be wonderful if my bra size went down too. I know many women who would love to lose inches only around their bellies, but, as someone who has a very large chest, quite honestly, I would like to lose a bit there too. I already have trouble fitting shirts, and need an XL just for my chest, so, you know, here's hoping that I can get back to an L or even an M...
This week, I also was hit with the realization that this is for life. I had a bad day today (after being sick on Fri with the flu that everyone is getting... rainy season...) and ate quite a few cookies. I also haven't done much in the way of exercise in the last couple days, spending most of Friday and Saturday sleeping. But tomorrow brings a new week, and if I can just keep more fruit on hand, hopefully I will beat my sugar cravings again. As for the exercise, like I mentioned last week, I am trying to up the gym sessions to 4 times a week, and then walking at least 11000 steps (8km more or less) each day.
The next step, as I continue, is going to be reaching out to friends who have lost weight (at least 15-20 lbs) and kept it off. I am going to use their support and figure out what has worked for them, so that I can try to follow their steps, especially as July will have me moving again (back home for a bit). Changing locations can be hard on diet and exercise (I know this first hand, which is why I am in the place that I am). I remain optimistic though, and the fact that I am even thinking about the long term is more than I had done before. So, once I fully have my energy back, gym, here I come (probably not tomorrow though...)
I am very happy that my waist measurements are getting smaller (half inch so far), but I am not going to lie, it would be wonderful if my bra size went down too. I know many women who would love to lose inches only around their bellies, but, as someone who has a very large chest, quite honestly, I would like to lose a bit there too. I already have trouble fitting shirts, and need an XL just for my chest, so, you know, here's hoping that I can get back to an L or even an M...
This week, I also was hit with the realization that this is for life. I had a bad day today (after being sick on Fri with the flu that everyone is getting... rainy season...) and ate quite a few cookies. I also haven't done much in the way of exercise in the last couple days, spending most of Friday and Saturday sleeping. But tomorrow brings a new week, and if I can just keep more fruit on hand, hopefully I will beat my sugar cravings again. As for the exercise, like I mentioned last week, I am trying to up the gym sessions to 4 times a week, and then walking at least 11000 steps (8km more or less) each day.
The next step, as I continue, is going to be reaching out to friends who have lost weight (at least 15-20 lbs) and kept it off. I am going to use their support and figure out what has worked for them, so that I can try to follow their steps, especially as July will have me moving again (back home for a bit). Changing locations can be hard on diet and exercise (I know this first hand, which is why I am in the place that I am). I remain optimistic though, and the fact that I am even thinking about the long term is more than I had done before. So, once I fully have my energy back, gym, here I come (probably not tomorrow though...)
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