So, I've been doing this dieting/exercise thing for almost a month... I think I officially started on January 7th. As of last Friday, I have lost 7 lbs. Not terrible, not awesome either, but I am excited about the changes I'm making. But today marked a kind of milestone for me. I noticed looking into the mirror this morning that my face is starting to look thinner! My face is usually the place I see weight loss first. And I was kind of getting discouraged, having been almost a month and feeling like I wasn't seeing a difference. Consider this a bonus motivation to keep going!
I was watching The Biggest Loser last night and Bob gave a trainer tip that I thought was great. He was talking about how to get started working out and if you should be as intense as the people on the show or if you should start out slow. He said that if you push yourself too hard at first, you could get injuries that would further slow down your progress. Then he suggested started with walking a mile a day for a week. Next you will keep doing that same mile but try to get faster each time you do it. Then once you are happy with your time start adding miles and before you know it the pounds will be falling off. I think I'm going to try this. Not sure if I will get it done every day, but I'm sure gonna try!
Oh and my goal is to lose 10 lbs by Valentine's day. Only 3 lbs to go in 2 weeks! I think I can do it!!!
Not terrible but not awesome?! Are you kidding? That's fantastic!! And it's a very healthy speed, as well. I've heard time and time again that the slower you lose, the more likely you are to keep the weight off. You're doing so great! :)
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DeleteAwesome! I do love that Bob Harper.
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