27f, 5’5” Weight has fluctuated from 170-190lbs over the last 8 years or so but recently spiked and I am currently 230lbs. Identified key nutrition factors like: -drinking too much (work in a bar) -processed meats (I love bacon and eggs oops) -fast food -gas station chips/candy -soda
I also finally admitted to myself that I am not as active as I like to think I am. I wait tables so I walk a lot at work, but that’s been my only exercise. I am far too sedentary (depression/anxiety) and spend most days just lazing on the couch.
So I started hiking this month, did 10 miles the first week, 8 last week, and 7 this week. I’ve cut out all of the foods I listed above, and am limiting myself to 3 alcoholic drinks a week and I’ve been sticking to wine or seltzers. I’ve also been cooking all of my own meals and switched to seed oil for dishes I usually use butter for. Switched out unhealthy snacks for healthier options. I have eaten out once or twice, but gotten lighter options or eaten smaller portions. Based on my tracker i’m averaging about 1600-1800cal a day, and burning about 200-300cal a day. Am I doing enough? Will doing this consistently show any progress? I am already losing my motivation and struggling to push myself because I worry it won’t work and I’m just depriving myself (I’m a bit of a hedonist)
I know I could cut my calorie intake further, but for some background: I’ve been stuck at this weight before right after high school and it spiraled into a “500cal a day and exercising until I puke” ED that took me a long time to unlearn and heal from. Putting all of that weight back on so suddenly is wearing on my mental health so I’m trying to approach the journey gently.
TLDR: is going from no activity to light hiking, coupled with a minor calorie deficit after an excess enough for significant weight loss? My goal is to lose 60lb.
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