slow and steady wins the race
Sarahkov12
Posts: 48 Member
Hello! Having lost and gained many times in my life I have decided that this year I just want to take things slowly because small changes seem to stick better in the long run. My goal for January was not a specific weight loss goal (although I do have those too). My goal was to track as accurately as possible every single day even if I flubbed up and ate something ridiculous for breakfast that wiped a majority of my days calories. I also focused on doing workouts regularly even if I could only squeeze in 20 minutes. The results are in and I am pleased to report that I lost a total of 7 pounds in January which translated into 1 1/4 inches from my bust, 1/2 inch from my midriff, 1 1/4 inches from my waist, 1 3/4 inches from my hips, 3/4 inches from each thigh, 1/4 inch from my calf and this one is a little neurotic but I'm a pear shape so I carry weight on my bottom half and feel that even my knees get chubby so I measured there too AND I lost 1 1/2 inches from around my knee. My next mini weight loss goal is 6 pounds away so I going to work on hitting that by the end of February.
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Well done!! I agree, slow and steady is the way to go!0
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My first goal is to log everything every day. I have a calorie goal, too. Right now, no weighing, no measuring.0
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Great work! And an excellent idea to take measurements as well as just weigh.0
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Grats! It's great to be honest with yourself, and with whoever else is viewing your food diary. XD
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Well Done doing the right & healthy way is the way to go0
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Hey Sarah!! OMG we have a lot in common...
Pear shape here too I started over again in Jan. not dieting....I don't believe in that but I committed to focus and regroup and start again and I have. This time around it feels a little different...like it just might stick this time.
I am limiting my calories to 1250 - that leaves a little wiggle room for a mistake every now and then.
I am doing a mile every morning and then weights that focus on one target area.
I am down 8 lbs so far.
I started at 205 and today I am at 197 (onederland!!)
I'm not doing anything crazy. I'm not limiting myself from anything...just everything in moderation.
A healthy lifestyle is a happy life.
Keep up the great work!!!
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Awesome job Sarah! You are doing a great job and you will reach your goals because you are a FIGHTER Keep up the great work!0
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That's great - I like your strategy of staying accountable. Congrats!0
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You will get there and I will be here to cheer you on!0
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Great job! Another pear person here. I look forward to a small waist again, will always have a butt.0
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