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!
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!
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
you'll have to post pictures of you when you were chunky, because its hard to believe you were anything but thin.
ReplyDeletehaha will do! I'll have to track some pictures down
Deletei was living in the same dorm building with evana during college. believe me that pic of her above is a far cry from what she used to be. hey, not saying you're a beached whale, - mean i've seen worse, however just comparing, the difference is stunning. good job evana you look like a different person altogether!
DeleteHow many days a week do you work out, and what exactly do you do at the gym?
ReplyDeleteI'm curious as I'm having the hardest time ever losing the last 10-15 pounds.
I usually work out 3-5 times a week right now and its mostly cardio, but I throw in some ab and leg workouts every week just to stay toned, I usually try to stay at the gym for about an hour and a half, I also walk to school as much as possible. Keep active, move around a lot, it helps! What is your diet right now and how often do you go to the gym?
Deletei'm doing about the same as you, but I've decided to ditch the gym, and join dance and combat classes instead. Helps with the toning and weight loss a lot more than basic cardio, I suppose. But that's just me, personally. It works for my body
DeleteHow's your diet? Are you super strict and do you have any cheat days? If so, what are you cheating with exactly.
I used to be in competitive dancing for a while, probably about 7 years but I got a little sick of it, I really enjoy running now it makes me feel really good and gives me a lot of energy. I'm not really dieting anymore I've kept the weight off for over a year, I just maintain it by eating healthy. I used to be super strict with what I ate and would only have a cheat day once a month with either wendy's or mcdonalds mostly but now its different. Once I kept the weight off for a long time it became harder for me to gain weight so now I have pizza on weekends or something, nothing too crazy, I don't really enjoy fast food anymore after eating healthy all the time, just kind of turned off from it.
Deleteyeah, losing weight is actually incredibly easy and people just need the motivation to actually get started. they also need to get over the whole "all fat is bad" mentality because some fats actually help your body chip away at the other fats and thin you up, fat's also a great source of energy along with carbohydrates.. it's just something you should be eating more towards the day rather than at night when your body isn't doing much.
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