I decided to make a change in my life and start getting in shape and lose weight. Im just not happy when I look at myself in the mirror and in pictures. I miss how I used to look when I was younger. I’m 217lbs now and would like to get to 160lbs.
I started working out 5-6x a week, starting Dec 4th 2020. Basically ring fit adventure 3-4x per week 1hr/day and treadmill 2-3x per week 1hr/day along with push-ups, dips, etc.
Now, I have seen some physical changes to my body. Mainly the muscles like my biceps, chest, shoulders are regaining their form like when I used to go to the gym. My waist does feel a bit smaller I think. My thighs feel rock solid from all the squats I’ve been doing. I feel in much better shape, have much more endurance and feel lighter on my feet.
However, since I’ve started, I gained 2lbs in the first two weeks and pretty much plateau there. I’m getting really discouraged and frustrated. I mean, I’d be fine even if I just lost 1-3lbs at least, but to see that I’ve actually gained while putting in all this effort and time is just... upsetting.
The thing is, I’m trying to approach this weight loss to be something that I can sustain long term. Not interested in crash diets or keto etc. That’s why I haven’t been counting calories and going on extreme deficits. I have been cutting calories definitely as I seem to always have a little bit of hunger and I’ve cut back on portions quite a bit and cut out sugar, most carbs, soda, etc. I’m eating healthier foods. My life is kinda hectic with full time job, baby, house errands, etc. And I have been really stressed along with lack of proper sleep as I wake up several times per night, but I do try to get atleast 7hrs of sleep, but still wake up extremely tired and not rested.
Can the stress and lack of proper sleep be a factor in this? I’m pretty sure it is... but to the point of completely hindering any weight loss? I know most of you will probably say that I’m consuming too many calories but I really don’t think that’s the case.
I guess I just need to hear some positivity because this is really starting to get to me.
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