On the 8th October 2018 I started a health and fitness
journey. I started working out frequently and eating healthier. On the 20th
March 2019 I had lost 5 stone. I have had several questions on my Instagram how
I lost my weight so I thought I would share how I did it.
The first thing I did was reduce my calorie intake. I use an
app called My Fitness Pal where I can track what I eat and how many calories is
in each item. In order to lose weight, you need to be in a calorie deficit. I
used a tdee calculator online to work out how many calories my body roughly
needs in order to lose 1 – 2 lbs a week. This
calculator also works if you are maintaining or bulking. This has changed over time as I have lost
weight.
I then use the gyms app to track my exercises I was doing in
the gym. I do a mixture of cardio and weights. At the beginning of my journey I
was going around 4/5 times a week but after Christmas I increased that to
around 7-9 times a week. A combination
of working out and tracking my calories is what has allowed me to lose 5 stone
in 6 months. Some weeks I would lose 1-2lbs others I would lose 3-4 lbs it just
varies week by week. Also, around the time of the month I find I usually put on
a couple of pounds and then the following week I would lose it plus more.
As well as the above I also drink around 3-4 litres of water
a day to make sure I am hydrated and reduce water retention. In the beginning a lot of the weight I lost was
water weight as I stopped drinking fizzy drinks and only drank water and almond
milk. I also reduced my alcohol intake and don’t really drink as much anymore.
Now and again I don’t stick to a strict plan and allow myself
to treat myself. I still drink fizzy pop and eat chocolate in moderation. You shouldn’t
stop yourself eating and drinking things you enjoy.
Beth x
Disclaimer - I am only sharing
my experience of changing to a healthy lifestyle and weight loss. We are all
different.
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