Goal: Creating a healthy sustainable lifestyle!

nogrows

Hi there ,

Three years ago I lost 20 kg and was pretty obsessed with my weight, I started working and it gradually came back. I think it came back, because I lost focus but also because Iost it in an unhealthy way. This time around I want to become fit and healthy in a sustainable way.

First I had to quit smoking, which was pretty hard for me. I have been smoke free for 22 weeks now. During the first weeks of quitting I gained weight. I do not know the exact weight gain, but I began to feel uncomfortable. So my second goal was to stop the gain.

When I was dieting three years ago, I also picked up a habit of drinking lots of diet coke. I do not want to start a discussion about this, but the amounts I consumed were not healthy (aprox. 5 cans a day --> now 2/3 a week). That was goal number 3.
After “accomplishing” goal number 3, I felt confident enough for goal 4 Start moving. I am lucky enough that as of the 1st of august my work is only 9,5 km away (5,9 miles) and I started cycling to work. (only when possible and when I do not have any out of office appointments) .

To prevent myself of getting bored, I want to try different types of exercise (goal 5, tips are welcome). I just started with a yoga challenge at home. I really like the combination of relaxing and strength/flexibility building.

My final goal 6 is portion control. This means that I want to get all the nutrition I need without eating too much or not enough (problem three years ago).

I just wanted to say hi and be proud of the progress I already made . I do not want to focus to much on weight loss and more on creating a new lifestyle.

Goal 1: Quit smoking (Check: 28-04-2014)
Goal 2: Stop weight gain (Ongoing goal)
Goal 3: Less diet soda (Check From 4-5 cans a day --> 2/3 cans/week)
Goal 4: Start moving (Check 01-07-2014 --> cycling to work)
Goal 5: Try new workouts (Started 30 day yoga challenge 13-09-2014)
Goal 6: Portion control (ongoing goal)

Length: 1,77 cm (5ft and 9.5 in)
SW: ca. 85 kg (187)
CW: 81,5 kg (179,3)
1st GW:72 kg (158,4)

nogrows

Update since start (september 18th 2014, 126 days)
Length: 1,77 cm (5ft and 9.5 in)
SW: ca. 85 kg (187)
CW: 73,8 kg (162,4)
1st GW:72 kg (158,4)
Total lost weight: 11,2 kg (24,6)
Weight loss rate: 88 grams a day (= 0,616 kg a week)
Exercise: Ride bicycle 2-4 times a week (70 min.), did yoga until holidays (need to start again)
Smoking: did not touch a cigarette for 38 weeks
Diet coke: Do not drink diet coke on sunday, monday, tuesday, wednesday.
Portion control: I still find this very difficult, but I try to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables and I drink a lot of water.

MdwstQT

You're off to a very good start. I'm finding the key is to create your own goals that are realistic and maintainable.

Good job!

purplenails

You're well on your way. We'll done on what you have achieved so far. Keep pushing forward.

nogrows

Thank you! Very nice to hear!