Background: I was a very athletic kid. Tried 4 different sports but stuck with softball and gymnastics. I was in the 25% for height and weight until I hit a growth spurt at 10. I was also in band and theatre so my endurance and lung capacity has been pretty good. I developed anxiety my junior and senior year of hs and started going soft and gaining a couple pounds. I remember being an average of 125 my sophomore year of hs, but finishing senior year around 136. I took an 8mo break from gymnastics before finding a club team at my university, during which I lost 8 lb of muscle in 3 mo. and then gained enough weight to enter college around 135lb. I didn’t really keep track of my weight that first year, was no longer comfortable lifting weights in the massive gym, and was learning how to adult. I’m proud I only gained a freshman-five rather than the notorious freshman-fifteen.
My weight loss journey begins 2 years ago, halfway through university, when I was approaching 150lb. I hadn’t been keeping track of my weight, was doing gymnastics 3 days a week instead of the 5 from hs, and didn’t do much else for physical activity. Scared of hitting 150 and being noticeably fat, I decided to start CICO. I also found this sub (on a previous account I lost) and the inspiration drove me to lose 10lb between Halloween and Valentine’s Day.
The past 2 years I’ve been fluctuating between 138 and 142 by tracking, focusing on strength and endurance, and paying attention to serving sizes. Last fall I was in exchange and couldn’t do gymnastics so I started Zumba and lifting weights again, played water polo once a week, and swam at least twice a week. I noticed my clothes fitting better and I no longer needed braces on my ancles and knees when I returned to gymnastics in January.
In the past few months I’ve noticed my hip bones growing my stomach turning soft during quarantine, so I started tracking again to maintain weight while doing home workouts.
Upon graduating university in May, I decided I want to see what my body is actually capable of: what my natural minimum body fat is; what foods cause indigestion, gas, diarrhea; and how strong can I get at home. My goal is 125lb, 22% body fat (or at least clear ab definition). I’m 5’4”, My bra size is 30DDD (30F) and Ive been on birth control since I was 12 (when weight gain started to be noticeable to me bc puberty), so I’m not sure if those numbers are attainable with my natural metabolism, but I’m gonna try my best. To keep me motivated, I grabbed a leftover notebook and created a weight loss journal. Everyday I record my net kcal, protein, water intake, weight, waist, and hips and then average them at the end of the week to calculate BMI and body fat %. I try to eat 60g of protein to curb cravings, and drink 3-24oz bottles of water for hydration. I’ve already lost 5 lb!!!! My thighs fill out my pants while my belt is getting tighter.
Measuring everyday has helped me learn trigger foods for my bloating, gas, and diarrhea problems. I fast for at least 16hrs after having a day of too much sugar or alcohol to give my gut a break. I allow myself to have a small serving of treats every few days so I don’t have a full binge day, feel guilty, and give up. I write weekly fitness goals and plan a few meals. I moved back in with my parents so I don’t have total control over food. I wanted to quit after the 4th of July because of overeating and drinking too much alcohol, but I journaled my feelings and pushed on into the next week. I haven’t reached fitness goals of cardio and strength EVERY day, but each week I’ve increased another home workout or outdoor cardio activity. I’m trying to run but my joints hurt from 16yr if gymnastics so I mostly bike and dance in my house.
Fun fact: I didn’t have much of a relationship with food until I was 16 and got a basic nutrition education in hs, although I liked reading labels since I was 14 and wondered about the info. Thankfully I have not developed an eating disorder despite being exposed to diet culture in theatre and gymnastics and my having anxiety and OCD.
TLDR: started taking my health very seriously a month ago and have already lost 5lbs putting me at my pre-college weight. The key has been to not let guilt and shame to consume me by encourage myself to try again the next day/week.
Edit: included more info about my weight history and physical activity including athletics, my height, and mental history.
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