Weight loss

Hey there these are just kind of some tried and true things I've added to my life that have helped others. Definitely no artificial sweetners like Splenda and all that crap. Cut out sweets, chocolate, etc. unless on special occasions. No pop, no chips. Essentially just no junk. When you cut that out completely, pretty much what's left is the good stuff - whole grains, fruits, veggies, healthy low fat dairy. Workout as many days a week as you can. You can't work out a poor diet is the biggest lesson I learned from my personal trainer.

I think it's all about will-power and motivation. Those that want to lose weight and are committed WILL lose it, even if it's slow and steady. We're all on our own journey! Good luck.

Eating fewer calories than I burn through the day. I haven't cut out any foods at all. I also exercise(d) a lot, which only affects the weight loss in terms of helping you create the calorie deficit. 2 kg a week is a very aggressive goal unless you're morbidly obese to begin with. Losing that fast, you risk losing a lot of lean mass instead of just fat.

Also weighing all my food and logging everything has been a good habit to have.

I amped up my workouts.
I still eat foods i love in moderation. Although i love to try and put a healthy spin on my recipes.
I'm using this experience for a life style change for the long haul, not a short term fix.