Several days ago marked my 60th day of my new lifestyle change – March 1st to be exact! My initial goal was to lose about 20 pounds, get lean and some nice abs would sweeten the deal. I stopped drinking soda and juices, avoided red meat and hit the gym 3-5 times a week.
I went in with high spirits and determination! I slowly started to lose hope because I was not getting the results I was expecting. I thought I was going to lose a pound a week and lose all the weight I wanted to by my birthday (May 22nd).
Unfortunately, it didn’t turn out like I planned. By February, I only lost 1 pound and by March I only lost 2 more pounds. I was beginning to feel defeated. Then I began to do a TON of research on why I am not getting the results I wanted. Here is what I came up with that is really helping me in my journey:
- Track progress with Measuring Tape NOT a Scale – I was so bummed out when I was not losing the weight, according to the scale! At the beginning February, I decide to buy a measuring tape. I have lost about 2-3 inches in my waist, hips and chest just in this month. I wish I knew this before or I would’ve taken my Before measurements in January. Side Note: When I walked in my room the other day my bulletin board fell from my wall on top of my scale and broke it!!! (I thought it pretty symbolic!)
- Eat Clean, Not Less – Eating whatever you want, ALL the time, does not get eliminated when you have a really good workout. Fitness is 80% eating clean and 20% exercise. You don’t cut calories by eating less either. When you eat healthier those calories are automatically cut. So don’t eat less, just eat more of the good stuff!
- Weight Lift, don’t just rely on Cardio – LADIES!!!!! It’s okay to lift weights, I Promise! I used to think that lifting heavy weights will make me look like the Incredible Hulk but it doesn’t. Women do not produce enough testosterone for that. (Which is why it’s okay to take protein as well). Cardio helps lose overall body fat however lifting weights helps shape the body you truly want. Cardio is also recommended for abs – again to remove excess fat over that muscle group. I have definitely noticed a change in definition in my body with my legs, hamstrings and glutes. Weights won’t make you bulky… that extra cupcake might
My new lifestyle goals have changed since I have found out about this new information. I have no desire to purchase a new scale and I am more focused on reaching new measurement goals. I wanted to get want smaller thighs and legs, now I just want to get stronger legs and arms. I wanted to get on short-term diet. Now I am embracing a whole new lifestyle!
Xo
Khris
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