I have lost 43 lbs in total, and for reference I am 5’4” so this change is pretty big. I want to share just a few of the many, many things I’ve discovered as I have been losing weight and changing my life style!!
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Begin to always look for the healthier option. I can still enjoy tacos when I go out, but I always order them in a lettuce wrap. I feel so much better after. It’s Friday night and I’m craving ice cream, and if I choose to get Halo Top, I don’t feel guilty! When you have the option to make a small change, do it. Those will add up.
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Water is one of the most important things in a weight loss journey. I probably doubled my water intake. I sucked it up, bought a Hydroflask, and set goals for myself. Drinking water keeps you refreshed, energized, and sometimes when you think you are “hungry”, you are thirsty! Also, by replacing sugary drinks/ sodas with water you save a lot of calories!
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Learn that it’s okay to say no. When someone brings food into work, or your friends order an appetizer and want to split it, it’s okay to say no. I used to justify unhealthy choices by saying that I’m doing it for the other person. I promise, when you begin to refuse the offer of a piece of cake at work, or anything like that, you will be proud of yourself after.
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Do NOT restrict yourself from “cheating” every once in a while. This doesn’t mean eat a cheat meal once a day. This means if you’ve been on track, having a cookie or some ice cream isn’t going to kill you. Indulging every once in a while will save you from going crazy when you reach a breaking point. (This goes hand in hand with intuitive eating.)
Good luck to everyone working towards this common goal! My life changed as soon as I changed my decisions, and yours can too. :)
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