I used to be someone with that “all or nothing” mentality. I was either going to eat extremely healthy and exercise…or do nothing at all. And of course I was going to burn out like that!
Anyway. Gained 10+ lbs over my usual weight during this pandemic, became more sedentary, you know the story.
I started this year at 5’2” (157 cm) and 125 lbs (57 kg). This is a normal and healthy weight for many people! But for me, 110-115 lbs (50-52 kgs) is where my body is healthiest, and my cholesterol + glucose levels show it.
Luckily, this is all made easier by having a partner who is also getting healthier! We’re making lifestyle changes that are sustainable by prioritizing the simple exercise we like (long walks with our dog) and eating the right portions of food we enjoy. No force-feeding kale salads here, but he’ll blend some frozen kale into his fruity smoothies. I snack on Screamin’ Hot Veggie Straws almost every day, but I weigh out an actual serving size.
Most of all, I learned that a bad meal doesn’t mean I have to throw away the rest of the day. I can indulge and have too much spinach dip because a friend came over, but that doesn’t mean I have to finish the rest of the tortilla chips when she leaves. And that bad day doesn’t automatically mean I won’t be in a deficit for the week, and a bad week doesn’t even have to mean a bad month. It’s been so much easier to not drive myself crazy with guilt if I eat a little more in one meal because the bigger picture is more important.
I’ve lost 9 lbs in 8 weeks like this, and I’ve actually started eating my exercise calories back because I felt like I was losing too fast. I’m also putting on some water weight due to more exercise (Ring Fit Adventure is no joke if you use it right) and these sore muscles need to recover, but I’m not worried at all. The overall trend is what matters!
Graphs here (Lose It! and Fitbit): https://imgur.com/a/FsuAxab/
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