I'm going to try this weight loss thing again.
Any advice? And please be nice!
41-45, F
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CestManan · 46-50, F
The problem with being on an honest weight loss program - diet and exercise - is that yes it DOES work if one follows it but you are hungry pretty much all the time.
One thing also, it is normal to actually gain 2 or 3 pounds the first couple weeks but then it starts coming off.
Another thing to avoid - when we do notice solid progress like say you lost ten pounds in about six to eight weeks, it becomes very tempting to "cheat a little" but that can quickly bring back our old habits.
Realistic progress is average one or two pounds a week. It sounds discouraging like, "You mean it could take umpteen weeks to get to my goal?" but the time will pass whether we work towards our goals or not.
ALSO, losing a few pounds might not seem like much but when the number on the scale starts going down (after those two weeks of gaining a bit), it becomes VERY motivating because you are seeing results.
OH and when your pants start getting too big, You KNOW you are winning :D Especially when you wear loose pants that used to be real tight.
I would recommend weighing onesself weekly under the same conditions, like first thing in the morning or after dinner or whatever, our weight fluctuates through the day.
When exercising, make sure you have some motivating music. Also try to imagine those extra fat cells screaming in pain as they die off.
One thing also, it is normal to actually gain 2 or 3 pounds the first couple weeks but then it starts coming off.
Another thing to avoid - when we do notice solid progress like say you lost ten pounds in about six to eight weeks, it becomes very tempting to "cheat a little" but that can quickly bring back our old habits.
Realistic progress is average one or two pounds a week. It sounds discouraging like, "You mean it could take umpteen weeks to get to my goal?" but the time will pass whether we work towards our goals or not.
ALSO, losing a few pounds might not seem like much but when the number on the scale starts going down (after those two weeks of gaining a bit), it becomes VERY motivating because you are seeing results.
OH and when your pants start getting too big, You KNOW you are winning :D Especially when you wear loose pants that used to be real tight.
I would recommend weighing onesself weekly under the same conditions, like first thing in the morning or after dinner or whatever, our weight fluctuates through the day.
When exercising, make sure you have some motivating music. Also try to imagine those extra fat cells screaming in pain as they die off.