Until about 5 years ago, I was always able to eat
just about anything I wanted without gaining weight.
Not true anymore.
I generally try to lose weight before I go on vacation
in the summer and have to wear a bathing suit.
In my closet, I have various sizes of jeans that are
available to fit whatever size I am at the time: 4, 6, or 8.
I may not look heavy to other people.
I am good at wearing looser tops and sweaters to hide
my muffin top.
In fact, I feel bad even mentioning to others that I'm
trying to lose a few pounds. They look at me like I'm
crazy. But I know I'm not.
A few months ago, I hit an all-time high weight of 133.
On a 5'2" frame, this is not healthy.
For a female my age, my ideal weight is about 122 lbs,
within a range of 109-137.
I know I feel great at 122.
But it's amazing how just a few pounds can make such a difference in how I look and feel!
Not so surprising when you look at what 5 lbs of fat looks like.
Put this on my belly where it always accumulates and it's easy to see
why my jeans don't fit!
So, a few months ago, I made a change.
I cut out almost all bread, baked goods, chips, and soda.
And I exercise moderately almost every day.
I eat mainly lean meat, eggs, fresh fruits and veggies, and water.
Once a week, I enjoy a trip to TCBY or Friendly's for a
chocolate soft serve, but other than that,
I snack on fruit or nuts.
just about anything I wanted without gaining weight.
Not true anymore.
I generally try to lose weight before I go on vacation
in the summer and have to wear a bathing suit.
In my closet, I have various sizes of jeans that are
available to fit whatever size I am at the time: 4, 6, or 8.
I may not look heavy to other people.
I am good at wearing looser tops and sweaters to hide
my muffin top.
In fact, I feel bad even mentioning to others that I'm
trying to lose a few pounds. They look at me like I'm
crazy. But I know I'm not.
A few months ago, I hit an all-time high weight of 133.
On a 5'2" frame, this is not healthy.
For a female my age, my ideal weight is about 122 lbs,
within a range of 109-137.
I know I feel great at 122.
But it's amazing how just a few pounds can make such a difference in how I look and feel!
Not so surprising when you look at what 5 lbs of fat looks like.
Put this on my belly where it always accumulates and it's easy to see
why my jeans don't fit!
So, a few months ago, I made a change.
I cut out almost all bread, baked goods, chips, and soda.
And I exercise moderately almost every day.
I eat mainly lean meat, eggs, fresh fruits and veggies, and water.
Once a week, I enjoy a trip to TCBY or Friendly's for a
chocolate soft serve, but other than that,
I snack on fruit or nuts.
It was hard at first because I LOVE bread, and I'm at home all day
so it's easy to snack. But the less I eat all of the junk food,
the less I WANT to eat it. The cravings have subsided.
I feel like I am in control now.
I have lost 7 lbs so far. A pound a week.
I have 4 or 5 more pounds to go.
Pants that I couldn't even begin to zip a few weeks ago
are fitting great now.
A few pounds can make a huge difference in how you look and feel!
A little bit means a lot!
good for you Gayle! I'm in the same boat and cut out wheat at the beginning of the year - within two weeks I lost 6 pounds AND more importantly my craving for sugar. If I have wheat, I start looking for sweets. They seem to be so linked for my body.
ReplyDeleteSame with me! The cravings for sweets are a killer! I firmly believe bread is my downfall. Stop eating bread and everything else is so much easier!
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