I've posted in here before, but I want to put this accomplishment in here as it's really something I didnt think was possible for me back in early December. I had totally lost my way over the last few years (in my 30s now). I was always into sports and social activities. I have a demanding desk job but those things used to keep me in a decent weight range. Without noticing, i kept gaining weight and the sports and wanting to do anything with anyone started to exponetially decrease. I found myself on Dec 10, 2019 with some results from the doctor that floored me. I'm a grown man who likes to think of himself as strong but I cried and felt bad for myself and wanted to blame so many things. I was sitting there at 315 pounds and thought hope was lost. I took that week to truly figure out where I had gone wrong. There were plenty of answers but 1 stuck out to me. I had given up on myself. I quit caring. I didnt think anyone in my life cared about me because I didnt have any respect for myself. That all changed on December 15th, 2019.
There are a lot of people who try a lot of different diets. I am here to encourage you with one very simple fact. I didnt follow any of that bullshit. I set some parameters for myself which was I would not drink one calorie (I drink diet soda still and while I know that's notngreay for now its necessary for me), I'd cut down on almost all sugar (never had a huge sweet tooth anyway), and I'd keep my daily calorie range between 1,800 and 2,200 (IF utilized loosely I generally eat from 12 to 8). Other than that, I didnt really limit myself. I am not an great cook, so I ate a lot of chipolte bowls, fruit, steak, chicken, brown rice, and Turkey. There have been days where I've had pizza or other normal foods but they key was instead of crushing 5 or 6 slices on had 3 and then a sensible dinner. I want to say that most days from December 15th to now have not left me feeling starving or unable to maintain this. I've adjusted to my new way of eating. My friends and family always accommodate me as I'm very italian so Sunday dinners are usually carb fests but they always have some protein on the ready for me. I also always have a pack of strawberries on hand and may have eaten more strawberries in the last 3 months than any human ever has. In 3 months time, I'm now down 55 pounds. I'm right at the 260 mark, and consistenly losing. I have hit some plateau but you can let these negatively effect you. If you know your calories like Joel Embiid said "Trust the process"
Also I implore you to find some sort of exercise you love. I found basketball again and it has definitely sped up my weight loss. I also do HIIT training on the elliptical for 35 minutes at least 3 times a week. When you start sweating again, it releases a different feeling in you. Start slow, but you will be surprised what your body can actually handle.
Overall, I remember there was a time where putting on my shoes or standing to long hurt my back. Those days are long gone. As I lose the weight I tell myself the weights I just passed I will never see again. My mood is so much better and my energy is through the roof. I will be on this journey the rest of my life. I am here to say there is a lot of talk about Keto or other fad diets is by no means the only way (I eat carbs daily just whole grains). If you have any questions please reach out. Some people on here reached out to me and it really inspired me and I'd love to do the same. WE GOT THIS EVERYBODY!!
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