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andreea10u
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My name is Andreea, I'm 26, 160cm (around 5'3'') and currently sitting at around 55kg (around 121lbs). I'm quite new to the boards but I've started counting my calories religiously (on a daily basis) around 2 and a half months ago.
At the beginning of this year I was weighing around 60kg, which felt a bit heavy to me so I figured it was time to make a change. First I tried intermittent fasting but I couldn't stick to it as I found myself feeling too full throughout the day and very weak the next morning (shaking and headaches included).
Then I started cutting down on foods that I knew were unhealthy in excess. Sodas were the first ones to go, and I can proudly say I haven't had nor craved soda for over 6 months now. Sweets were next, as well as some of the more calorically dense snacks I was having before. I replaced the sugar I was adding to my coffee with stevia (I'm an avid coffee drinker so I couldn't give it up altogether).
By the end of June I was down to around 55kg and I've been pretty much "stuck" there ever since. That's also when I started becoming more active. I signed up for a gym membership (for aerobic classes) but I ended up going less than 10 times / month. So instead I started working out at home, first in the evening when I got home from work, next in the morning (since I am a morning person I don't mind getting up an hour earlier, even if that meant 5AM, to do a workout). I also started walking more, set a goal of 8000 steps / day which I still hit most days, and took the stairs everywhere I could.
In September I wanted to push myself a bit more and try something new, so I got into weight training. I've been going 3 times / week first thing in the morning, and I try to stay active on my rest days as well (walk more, take the stairs, any form of low impact cardio basically). Ever since it got a bit colder outside, I found a bit harder to muster up the motivation to go on some mornings, but I still do because it makes me feel good, stronger and sometimes even a bit badass. So I hope I can stick to this long-term because right now it feels pretty great overall.
In terms of nutrition, I've been eating much healthier overall and I've been counting calories every day since the end of August. I adjusted my deficit a bit over time but I still sit at a 300 - 500 deficit most days. Mentally, it's been a bit hard because I've also started getting hungrier more often (as a consequence of becoming more active I assume?) so every day requires some kind of planning so I don't go overboard (even on the "healthy" stuff). Also, the week(ish) leading up to getting my period is a real struggle in terms of cravings (mostly sweets).
As a general goal, I would like to tone up and drop another 2 or 3 kg. I have some stubborn fat around my belly - hips area that I would love to see gone. If my upper arms and legs get slimmer in the process, that would also be great. I would be lying if I said I don't get frustrated with this "plateau" on some days, but I also started this journey with the intention of going slow and steady.
So that's my story. If anyone relates to this and wants to add me, that would be awesome. I could use some friends for added motivation.
At the beginning of this year I was weighing around 60kg, which felt a bit heavy to me so I figured it was time to make a change. First I tried intermittent fasting but I couldn't stick to it as I found myself feeling too full throughout the day and very weak the next morning (shaking and headaches included).
Then I started cutting down on foods that I knew were unhealthy in excess. Sodas were the first ones to go, and I can proudly say I haven't had nor craved soda for over 6 months now. Sweets were next, as well as some of the more calorically dense snacks I was having before. I replaced the sugar I was adding to my coffee with stevia (I'm an avid coffee drinker so I couldn't give it up altogether).
By the end of June I was down to around 55kg and I've been pretty much "stuck" there ever since. That's also when I started becoming more active. I signed up for a gym membership (for aerobic classes) but I ended up going less than 10 times / month. So instead I started working out at home, first in the evening when I got home from work, next in the morning (since I am a morning person I don't mind getting up an hour earlier, even if that meant 5AM, to do a workout). I also started walking more, set a goal of 8000 steps / day which I still hit most days, and took the stairs everywhere I could.
In September I wanted to push myself a bit more and try something new, so I got into weight training. I've been going 3 times / week first thing in the morning, and I try to stay active on my rest days as well (walk more, take the stairs, any form of low impact cardio basically). Ever since it got a bit colder outside, I found a bit harder to muster up the motivation to go on some mornings, but I still do because it makes me feel good, stronger and sometimes even a bit badass. So I hope I can stick to this long-term because right now it feels pretty great overall.
In terms of nutrition, I've been eating much healthier overall and I've been counting calories every day since the end of August. I adjusted my deficit a bit over time but I still sit at a 300 - 500 deficit most days. Mentally, it's been a bit hard because I've also started getting hungrier more often (as a consequence of becoming more active I assume?) so every day requires some kind of planning so I don't go overboard (even on the "healthy" stuff). Also, the week(ish) leading up to getting my period is a real struggle in terms of cravings (mostly sweets).
As a general goal, I would like to tone up and drop another 2 or 3 kg. I have some stubborn fat around my belly - hips area that I would love to see gone. If my upper arms and legs get slimmer in the process, that would also be great. I would be lying if I said I don't get frustrated with this "plateau" on some days, but I also started this journey with the intention of going slow and steady.
So that's my story. If anyone relates to this and wants to add me, that would be awesome. I could use some friends for added motivation.
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@andreea10u I can relate to it! Good that you've been having such a slow, steady change of habits. The only decent way to do it! I'll add you.3
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@andreea10u I agree with @l4a_p. . Slow, steady changes build long term results. You can't possibly change every habit overnight, if we could, everyone would have done it already and we wouldn't need to be here
I lost a bit a while back and gained some after life happened and i pretty much was done with being disciplined. I regret it, but it taught me that indulging isn't worth it even on the worst days. I started back to tracking on the 1st of the month. I'm ready to get back down to my previous weight and even drop a few more to reach my goal. I've decided to use my lunch break at work to do a brisk walk or use the new employee gym at our hospital. I do yoga-type stretching at home, but I'm still working on clearing my schedule a little to make room for this on my off time. The good thing is I work 3 days a week, so I can keep my self accountable for that at least for now. I'm also adding you. 3
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