I Am Trying to Lose Weight

Made a new years resolution to walk more / take stairs instead of the lift etc. My phone says I have climbed 6 flights of stairs, and done 4,368 steps. Feels like it should be a lot more! (And it makes me wonder how few I was doing daily the rest of the time... no way was I managing 10,000).

On the flipside, it is 11am and I am feeling really hungry!

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samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

Is the goal better health or weight loss? 10k steps will help for the former, you will need to include diet in the mix to lose weight. Have you consulted a trainer and or physician?

annamk · 26-30, F

@samueltyler2 Well both really, but firstly weight loss - not loads, 12-15lbs and a smaller waist. I've not had great food habits and am conscious of having a bit more of a belly than I'd like 😅
So I know diet is something I can improve on.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

Is that weight loss within 10 % of your current weight? Using something like weight watchers will allow a relatively moderate loss that is then sustainable. Take a photo of yourself at your heaviest and paste it on your refrigerator and pantry. It will remind you of your goal.

annamk · 26-30, F

@samueltyler2 Good advice / tips, thank you. It's making me feel I am quite underprepared! I'm 146lbs so it is around 10% yes 😮

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@annamk I lost 40 pounds on weight watchers and diet 20 years ago, I am still down at the lower weight! If I did it, so can you!

annamk · 26-30, F

@samueltyler2 Thank you. I am still within a healthy weight / BMI so I don't need to go overboard. Just want my jeans to be a little less tight 😄

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@annamk I know that you can do it! keep us all in the loop