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wonderfully put! <3
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I definitely can relate. Definitely missed out on many opportunities (honestly, life..) because I was afraid of being in situations where I would not know the macros of the food being served or not having healthy options. I was so obsessive that even when restaurants listed nutrition facts, I just assumed they were rough…
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I use a heart rate monitor for this reason! The machines always seem to over estimate, even when I adjust settings to fit me! Today for example: climbed stairs for about 20 minutes and machine read I burned 350 calories but my heart rate said 250-ish. A big difference.
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When I was trying to lose weight I aimed to net around 1200-1400 and lost weight pretty consistently and quickly. I ended up eating total for the day anywhere from 1800 to 2000 depending on activity level/workout. I wear a heart rate monitor to see what I am burning that day to keep it in control. Now in maintenance and I…
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I definitely look at it as smaller goals and shorter time frames. Deep down I know this is a lifestyle change and a different way of looking at my food/fitness but setting/reaching goals is different for me. I have goals like "lose this amount of weight by this time," and its usually MORE than enough time to achieve it in…
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I have tunnel vision at the gym. I say hi to the workers and keep to myself. It helps me stay focused and not dwell on what people may or may not be thinking. BUT I do try to remind myself that everyone there has their own insecurities and thoughts and are way too self involved to even notice me.
