I am committed to taking a slow & steady approach to weight loss this year. In the past I've focussed more on the all-or-nothing style of thinking, which has ultimately led to disappointment & depression.
As of Jan 1, this is what I've done differently compared with 2011:
- Slightly smaller meal serves (particularly trying to be more aware in evenings)
- Gentle walks 2-3 times per week (as little as a literal walk around the block, or an hour stroll along the beach)
- Being mindful of water consumption - still not managing 1.5 litres a day yet, but remembering a bit more often now!
- Maintaining a positive attitude & belief that this time, it really is possible to improve my health & fitness! - Because it IS!
And now to be rather bold & share these figures with the world.... lol
January 2012
2nd = 115.4
7th = 114
10th = 113
So my weigh-ins have admittedly been somewhat frequent, but if it's working for me at the moment, then why should I feel bad about it? :)
As already outlined, I'm not doing MUCH different - but it's the shift in my mind that is almost physically allowing the weight to drop! I'm still basically eating the same foods - just SLIGHTLY less. Also gradually I want to replace more processed/snack foods with fresh fruit & veg alternatives. I went shopping yesterday & read the packaging on EVERYTHING I picked up. Do you know it is ALMOST impossible to buy any edible packaged product that DOESN'T contain numbers?!?!? Scary. Even something as seemingly innocent as jelly is full of all sorts!
Anyway, my initial goal is to lose 10% of my weight, which is to reach 102.5kg. Ideally, I'd like to be able to reach this goal by the end of March this year. Then set a new target weight.
