These days, weight loss is an extremely popular topic that we see online, in newspapers, magazines, and all kinds of articles or journals. In fact, as of November 2014, Google alone had over 181 billion page results when you search “weight loss.” I’m writing about this topic because people are always asking me how I managed not only to lose weight but also how to keep it off.
We all have different body types and metabolisms, but losing weight can be as simple as increasing your water intake, exercising regularly, and cutting back on the junk food you consume each day or week. It’s important to understand that losing weight quickly is possible, but it’s not healthy. Losing weight super fast often makes it easier to gain it back just as fast. When your body loses weight too quickly, your metabolism can slow down, and you may lose muscle along with fat. On top of that, your hunger hormones can increase, making you more likely to overeat once you return to normal eating habits. That’s why slow, steady weight loss is usually the best approach; it’s safer and easier to maintain.
Food was the biggest part of my weight loss journey. It was honestly so difficult for me to stop eating fast food, chips, ice cream...you name it I ate it. The first step I took was cutting out foods that contained a high amount of fat and sugar such as chocolate, candy and pop, basically all junk food had to be cut. I cut out any wheat products that were not whole wheat or whole grain and also ate less of it. Now calories...I used to count calories with literally everything I ate, but you need to realize that calories aren't necessarily bad, if you eat an Activa yogurt which is 100 calories it really doesn't matter because its a good kind of calorie. Another important step I took was substituting my usual snacks with fruits and vegetables, which are still really tasty and also filled me up. The odd cheat day won't hurt, in fact I used to have a cheat day once every two weeks and I would either go to the gym that day or eat extra healthy the next day.
Exercise was always something that I was used to, I was always an active person considering I was a competitive dancer for many years, but I needed to step it up a little bit. I didn't really have a routine which many other people do, I either went for a run outside or went to my school gym and used cardio equipment which I did 3-5 times a week. I started looking online for a specific gym plan that I could follow which would make going to the gym a lot easier. If you go to www.bodybuilding.com you can find many different types of plans, some for weight loss, toning and muscle gain whatever you are looking for it will be there.
Water water water...not only does it keep you hydrated but it also promotes weight loss by reducing your metabolism, reducing byproducts of fat and also reducing hunger...it also zero calories and many other benefits for a healthy lifestyle!
You need to take into consideration portion size of your meals. I learned how to properly portion all of my meals because prior to eating right, I would eat until I was uncomfortably full which isn't good. Eat until you feel satisfied but at the same time still comfortable so you don't have to undo your belt buckle.
Don't be one of those people who complain about losing weight and next thing you know you're mowing down a double whopper at the BK lounge, get off your butt and do something about it! If I can do it, you can too. So set a goal and dedicate yourself until you reach it! If you need someone to help you keep motivated find someone who will be there to push you...or you can message me and I'd be happy to help you out anytime!
If you would like more details about what foods I ate or any other concerns/interests please send me an email at evanas.f@gmail.com
If you're having a difficult time figuring out what you want to do in life, what school to go to or what kind of job you want then you have to ask yourself what are you good at? Don't choose something because you don't know what else to do, get inspired! Imagine yourself when you're older having a job that you actually like instead of a job that just pays the bills. Think of how many possibilities are out there that you don't even know about.
Travelling is a good way to see whats out there, to experience different cultures and see how the rest of the world works. Getting a hobby (like blogging) might also help you to figure out what makes you happy. Don't be afraid to try new things because if you don't, chances are you won't discover what you really enjoy doing. 
