lifestyle changes
Okay, to start with:
weight: 210
BMI: 31.01
body fat: 31.97%
(I used bmi-calculator.net for the numbers)
I have been losing weight slowly over the past few months, but I haven't been eating healthy or exercising. That is going to change!
I'm starting a new lifestyle that includes small, healthy meals every few hours, lots of water, and exercise.
I found a website that calculates calories I should be eating for my weight and goals and stuff. The site is ugly, hard to navigate, and is full of ads, but it is free and full of GREAT advice. It's http://www.nowloss.com/ if you are interested.
My goal is to lose 45 pounds. If I lose more than that, wheeeeee! But that is my goal. I just need lots of encouragement and to post and show everyone how I'm doing, whether it is good or bad. I really want to be fit and healthy. I want to take care of myself.
The first step on the website is to make two lists, one of why I want to lose weight and the other of what will happen if I don't. They are not exactly the same as the lists on the site, but I think they will do.
List One:
1. I want to be fit and keep up with other active people.
2. I want to feel good when I look in the mirror.
3. I want to be able to do active things without running out of breath or needing to take breaks.
4. I want to look good in cute clothes.
5. I want my kids to be proud of me.
6. I want my body to do what I want it to.
7. I want my back to stop hurting from carrying around the extra weight.
8. I want to look better than my mom. (right now, she's 66 and more attractive than me.)
9. I want to stop shopping in the plus section.
10. I want to show everyone I can do it.
List Two:
1. I don't want to be fat for the rest of my life.
2. I don't want to be laughed at.
3. I don't want to be ignored.
4. I don't want to have health problems.
5. I don't want my back to hurt.
6. I don't want to die before I'm ready. (haha)
7. I don't want potential partners to dismiss me. (not that they're worth much if they put that much stock in looks, but still.)
8. I don't want to feel like a failure.
9. I don't want my kids to be ashamed of me.
10. I don't want to set a bad health example.
Okay, that was a bit easier than I thought.
Is anyone interested in my menus and exercise stuff? I will be happy to post them if there's interest. I might post them anyway.
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