Call a town meeting- exercising actually WORKS!
In June 2013 I was introduced to MyFitnessPal by my sister-in-law. I began counting calories, and now in August 2014 I am down 29.2lbs.
Now, let me tell you- I could probably be down 50lbs if I had been doing what I've been doing the past 2 months:
EXERCISING!
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I have always been one who was fit, played every sport growing up, was always the "athlete" in the family. I could eat Taco Bell for lunch and dinner 5 days a week and never really gain much because I was working out 5 days a week. I also was never the size 00. I hit a size 6 the end of my freshmen year and stayed there until about age 19. But I was healthy and fit.
I did not gain the freshmen 15 in college, I gained the sophomore 46. I gained 46lbs in what seemed like overnight. My size 6 jeans went to a size 12 and no one seemed to tell me, "Hey Tracy, you've gained a little weight put down the mac & cheese bites!"
In June 2013, I was ready to start dating. I took it upon myself to start losing weight by counting calories, exercising maybe 1 or 2 times a week, and just watching what I ate. I instantly lost 10lbs. I swear by counting calories even though a lot of health experts out there say DON'T DO IT! Why not? I may be a little crazy with it, making sure I do not go over, but it is not hurting me. I am eating the correct amount of calories I should for my height and weight, what is wrong with that?
I got engaged in December 2013, but it wasn't until June 2014 when I started really exercising. Pilates, the gym 3 times a week, etc. Then in July 2014 I started running 6 days a week. The pounds just started falling off. I just bought my first pair of size 6 pants since 2009. Hip-Hip-Hooray!
Sometimes, like right now, I feel as if I am stuck. I have been stuck on this one number for 3 weeks now, but you cannot listen to the scale. On top of working out 5-6 days a week now, I also weight lift. Adding muscle doesn't mean losing weight. I am now only 17lbs away from my goal weight.
I went from eating the correct amount of calories and working out 1-2 times a week to eating the correct amount of calories to working out 5-6 days a week. EXERCISE WORKS. If you are wondering why you are not losing weight, ask yourself: Are you ACTUALLY exercising? Eating healthy will get you part way, but exercising will help you get there faster. I have more energy, and when I choose to eat grapes or watermelon for a snack instead of potato chips, I am much more satisfied in the end.
(HINT: DON'T BUY JUNK FOOD)
Nathan and I DO NOT have ANY junk food in our home. I check the calories in the snacks we do buy and I allow myself one dessert a week, like a bowl of ice cream. If we are having a sweet tooth, we buy cereal like Fruit Loops, Honey Bunches of Oats, or Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and will have a bowl or two a week of that for dessert as well. I do not cut out my favorite foods. I still eat pasta and pizza, just not every other day. I no longer eat fried chicken, it is all grilled. Little changes like this will change everything, I promise.
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Stop making excuses. My excuse was " I have a hypo-active thyroid that won't let me lose weight." Okay, so that may be true, but I am working my ass off to overcome that little hiccup.
No, I am not doing this for my wedding. That goal does help, but I started this way before I knew I was getting married. I am doing this for ME. I LOVE clothes shopping now, I am not trying to hide myself. Fitted clothes make me look so much better than the baggy shirts and pants I was purchasing. Nathan fell in love with me 20lbs heavier than now, I am not doing this for him either. This is for me & me only.
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