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Egg whites - pure protein, cheap, real food and you can eat tons of them easily!
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When I increased my protein & decreased my carbs I lost weight quickly so I usually have a scoop per day to get a lot of protein with not a lot of calories (there are lots of good protein powders out there at only 100 calories). I generally like to eat my calories, so I usually go with 1 per day, 100 cals, versus those…
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Got one of those 2nd hand & love it for stress relief as well as great shoulder/core workout!
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TRX, generic large swiss ball, 20 lb ketlebell, 1-2 bands - options are limitless with that combo of equipment!
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I agree w/everyone's posts that you should do what works best for you. I've been the same weight all my life, I work in the fitness industry & am not overweight, but once I started logging in daily I found I made much better, healthier choices & dropped 10 lbs, too! I just think it keeps your head in the game & reminds you…
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Break the cycle of sitting down to tv after dinner -it's a tough habit to break! I ride my spin bike while I watch my nighttime tv (hard to eat when you're spinning, even though I go at a very leisurely pace). Also I have a protein shake between dinner & bed - it's chocolatey (I freeze it a little so I eat it like ice) and…
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Also look at the balance between protein carbs & fat - you may be shorting yourself on protein, which you need to make muscle, which you need to raise your metabolism. Also in your workouts be sure to do strength training not just cardio - stronger muscles, stronger bones + you burn more calories at rest when your have…
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That's awesome to have a great goal with plenty of time to achieve it! Baby steps - you can do it! Tracking your eating & exercise absolutely helps you stay consistent & on track. Best of luck on your journey & take it one step at a time!
