And it actually fits me! For context, each year we get some merch at work to promote an upcoming event. Last year I chose a men's XXL and it still was a little tight around my stomach and butt. Today, I first tried on a women's XL, because I didn't want to disappoint my self. Turned out, it was too big and I had to downsize to a large.
I'm 27F 5'4 started at 247 lbs in January 2023 and today I'm almost at 192 lbs. I took it really slow last year and just focused on, not gaining any more. Started eating less and get more vegetables and fruit. Doing some kind of physical activity like padel tennis or swimming once or twice a week. Started walking more. Then I started lifting in April. It was pretty on/off in the beginning, but started getting more consistent in the fall. Completely fell off for November and December because of moving, but maintained my weight during the time. Lost around 33 lbs last year. Nobody really noticed me losing and if I didn't have my progress pictures, I wouldn't have noticed either, other than feeling so much better in my body.
This January my focus shifted from not gaining to actually losing. I don't count calories, but I do have kind of a meal plan where I know, I'm in a deficit. Making sure to get protein with almost all of my meals. Started lifting regularly at least three times a week. Still doing padel or swimming once or twice a week. Walking even more and picked up running as well. I've lost the last 22 lbs since January. The SV and the NSV has really just bombarded me these last couple of months. During the last week, two of my coworkers has asked me, if I've lost a bunch of weight. I can do stretches, that I haven't been able to do for the longest time. I actually fit on my physical therapists massage table now. I can sit with my knees hugged to my chest. And apparently, I fit in a large now? Just bought some XL stuff last month that has gotten too big already.
I'm so happy I took my time last year, to actually find a sustainable routine for me. That has really made everything so much easier now. I normally don't have a lot of patience, but for some reason, I really believed in my self this time. And I still do - so the journey continues! Almost halfway there.
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