24f, 5'3", 230 lbs. scary to admit all that! i've been overweight for my entire childhood and adult life, but lately the gradual weight gain i've experienced has been bothering me more than usual. i've always been unhappy with myself: depression, anxiety, the whole ten yards. i don't date, my friends are my coworkers, i barely can stand to be seen in public. but now my health isn't looking great either with high blood pressure, hypertension and a history of diabetes and heart problems in my family. i've been diagnosed with pcos and i'm currently taking prediabetic medications.
i visited the nutritionist today and created a meal plan and calorie/protein goal for myself! 1500 is my budget for calories, 60g for protein. she also suggested 1200 cals, but i wanted to do something gradual and manageable for myself. around 200 cals each for two healthy snacks, and the rest into meals. the exercise goal is about 20 mins of walking at least three times a week. i love going to the park and hiking, so this part isn't too difficult when i overcome my chronic exhaustion.
i'm terrible at prepping, horrible at counting calories, and measuring ingredients is the bane of my existence... my excuse is always that i'm always tired and it's just easier to not overthink. but i've come to decide that discipline is key thanks to this subreddit, and motivation is only 10% of the battle. discipline is difficult! i'm horrible at resisting temptation, so i try to keep most treats out of the house.
how do you guys personally maintain discipline, or build it up over the months? i've gotten pretty good at forming the better habits of eating at home and drinking only water and coffee these past few months, but the work that goes into logging and counting each meal is definitely intimidating. i've used apps in the past with little success once i start growing tired of counting. my work days are also long, and even though i have more days off, i find myself sleeping them away instead of maintaining a decent schedule. do you have any advice for a renewed attempt at weight loss? i definitely don't want to disappoint my nutritionist... or myself this time!
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