Hey yall. Looking for some possible advice on what I can do to improve my weight loss goals.
Starting weight : 280lbs, current weight: 268lbs, goal weight: 200lbs (for now. I am hoping that 200 by roughly end of the year is a reasonable goal.) F(27), 5 foot 4.
What I've done so far: cut most processed foods(aside from occasional cheat days), eating low carbs most days, got myself drinking a minimum of 64 ounces of water daily, getting to the gym twice a week on average - when I am at the gym I usually do one to two hours and I try to focus on all areas. So I'll run, weightlift, use various machines, all in the same session rather than focusing on one area. Hitting 10K steps most days. I try to count calories but this is something I need to improve in. I'm certain I'm not in a calorie deficit as my cheat days and alcohol consumption are likely throwing me.
What's next: starting in April my plan is to get more consistent with counting calories. Cut the cheat days. Cut alcohol entirely. I'm unsure what my current calories average consumption looks like but I'm guessing starting at aiming for no more than 1,800 per day would be both achievable and sustainable. Push myself to make the gym three times a week minimum, push to get my daily steps up to 12K (with a future goal to push more but I am trying to start with a reasonable goal.) My water intake will hopefully go up as I push myself to move more though no set number of ounces aside from still meeting my 64 minimum. And then the big part I'm not 100% sure is healthy and definitely feels like will be the big hurdle, I want to at least for one whole month cut grains and dairy. I don't believe I'm sensitive to them but my hope is cutting them out for a while with a slow reintroduction will hopefully both give me information on if there is a sensitivity to them that I'm just not clocking and also better moderation for them in the future. Dairy especially is an area where I know I'm eating more than I should (the cheese gets me 😩) This means my diet will consist mostly of proteins and vegetables. I will try to not do a lot of fruit as I'm hoping to be as low carb as reasonably possible. I will also measure my coffee creamer (switching to a coconut one probably?) instead of guesstimating it for calorie counting (I should probably also reduce my coffee intake lol I think I drink like at least 5 cups a day) And I need to improve my sleep, I know that as well. (I stay up late to reclaim my time but end up with 5-7 hours of sleep.)
So friends. Is there anything I'm particularly missing in my efforts to improve? Is my plan dangerous? Much as I want the weight gone, I am trying to be careful to not do so dangerously. Am I focusing in the wrong areas? Reality is I don't really know what I'm doing, a nutritionist or any form of coach is not an option for me to utilize because of my 2 jobs and their limited availability. But I'm sick to death of the weight and I need to make changes to improve. Just not at all sure if I'm making the right ones.
Your thoughts and advice is appreciated!
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