Be true to youself

timax52
timax52 Posts: 18
in Health and Weight Loss
I have been using FB for nearly a week now and I must admit, the device with the support from the community has given me renewed impetus in my challenge to lose weight...it is fantastic! However (there is always a but) I find the hardest thing is to log the food/drink intake (honestly) not saying that I cheat but just a glass of wine, just a square of chocolate that doesn't get logged will have an effect on your stats. I am not sure if it is rocket science but if you build up a bank of credits then you can afford to take something out of your account (the odd glass of wine) the odd square of chocolate etc etc. If you are flying close to your daily intake and not burning off enough then stay away from the temptation.

2lbs a week is achievable and is a good number for healthy weight loss but not at the expense of the right combination of what the body needs to function correctly.

I have found my new favourite exercise is power walking, 4-5 mph brisk walk good heart pumping exercise ...(do it with a few hills on your route) and you will lose weight, earn credits and get badges for floor climbs!!

Hope this helps

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  • thewifeybea
    thewifeybea Posts: 6
    That was a good analogy! The whole "cheating" thing is something that can be more of a personal thing. I know each of us all use this website for different reasons. I began using it for accountability so I did log each of those bits & pieces because I wanted to learn what my eating habits were really like, & get to know myself better. & take a hard long look at the food choices I made. After being here for 3 months I started realizing that I had better self control & I didn't need to add those bits & pieces (because I too enjoy that glass of wine) but I also had the self control to make sure I worked extra hard at the gym. After all, I wasn't keeping track to answer to anyone but myself. :) but I think you're right if you are flying close to your daily intake & not burning off enough we do need to stay away from those foods that temp us! I'm still learning, as Im sure we all are!! GOOD LUCK! :)

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