I had a hard time finding jeans that fit well while I was shopping one day. It forced me to realize the weight I've gained. I decided that it's time to shed the pounds! I got the motivation back to get healthy and lose the weight! I miss that feeling of being able to try almost anything on and look good--instead of hunting for anything-- ANYTHING-- that makes me look good.
The first time I lost weight I signed up for Weight Watchers. It was awesome and it worked. This time around, I didn't want to spend the money for a membership and decided to see if I could do it on my own.
So far I've lost 10 pounds so far! Yay! (The counter below will reflect what I've lost up-to-date)
When I started being serious about getting healthier, at the beginning of this journey, I realized I had forgotten a lot of helpful tools (and yummy delicious food) that I used before. So, this blog is to help myself (if I need a refresher course down the road, say post-pregnancy) and anybody else.
I've been using myfitnesspal.com to help me track my weight and the food I eat. The key to weight loss is tracking everything you eat. Just being aware of the calories you put into your body will help tremendously. I have the myfitnesspal app on my kindle and it is sooo fast and sooo easy (it's better than any app I have used for tracking food). It also tracks your fitness and your weight! And you can see your friends's progress so it helps for motivation.
I've been using myfitnesspal.com to help me track my weight and the food I eat. The key to weight loss is tracking everything you eat. Just being aware of the calories you put into your body will help tremendously. I have the myfitnesspal app on my kindle and it is sooo fast and sooo easy (it's better than any app I have used for tracking food). It also tracks your fitness and your weight! And you can see your friends's progress so it helps for motivation.
The hardest thing about losing weight is the beginning. First: finding the motivation, second: believing you can do it, third: avoiding temptations, and fourth: going grocery shopping for new and healthier things.
Well, actually grocery shopping was (and still is) kind of fun for me. There are more healthier and calorie conscious snacks-- and even treats! yay!-- then there was when I did weight watchers. And I love discovering something new and yummy to eat... because I LOVE food.
The next post, I will share delicious diet-friendly snacks and treats (and just food in general) that I have found.