Down from 198 to 173. My goal weight is 155. For reference, I'm 5'7 and 23F.
As of July 2nd I'm officially down about 20lbs since January. It hasn't been the fastest process, but I feel like I'm achieving sustainable weight loss. I began by tracking my activity levels and setting personal goals to beat step records as recorded by my smart watch. Most of my exercise comes from hiking.
Once a week I take the dog for a long hike, it began as a 3 mile hike and has grown into a 6 miler. My goal is to complete a 12 mile hike to the peak of a well-known mountain by Autumn. Don't worry, the pup gets daily walks too, usually averaging about 2 miles in length. Before the pandemic hit I was kickboxing twice a week for an hour at a time.
Food wise, I haven't really cut anything out 100%. But I have made substantial changes. I eat far more veggies and lean proteins than I ever have in my life. I've also been tracking my calories and stay at 1600 or lower each day. On high-activity days I allow myself to go over this number while still maintaining a calorie deficit, as calculated by my smart watch and calorie tracker. For those curious- I have Garmin Connect synced to My Fitness Pal.
Overall, I'm feeling really great! I know 20lbs shies in comparison to some of the other stories here, but I honestly didn't think I'd ever be able to lose weight.
I wish all of you health, happiness, and success!
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