I finally almost lost the freshman 15 that I gained in college. Earlier this year I was 146, and at 5’3”F that’s overweight by BMI. I hated seeing myself in the mirror. I hated the pictures of me in Vegas at my graduation - I looked pregnant. So I finally figured out the discipline to do something about it.
I started by going to the gym and doing cardio 4-5 days a week, burning at least 300 calories a day running. The first day I was practically shaking with fear at being judged by all the meatheads and gym rats and could barely run a mile in 12 minutes. I didn’t stop. 3 months later my 5k time is around 30 flat.
In terms of diet, I didn’t change the composition of it much. I bought some low calorie snacks like fruits and rice cakes. The only things I cut completely are sugar drinks like fruit juices and sodas as well as beer and wine. Instead, I focused on calories. I had been eating way, WAY more than I really needed to feel full and have energy throughout the day. I stopped eating until I felt stuffed and started eating modestly for a girl of my height, 3 square ~550-600 calorie meals a day. No ice cream late at night.
I drink coffee with a tablespoon of milk once or twice a day and occasionally have some apple cider vinegar to curb late night cravings. Don’t know why that works but it’s pretty effective.
It’s been 13 weeks and I’ve lost 13 pounds. My ideal would be to lose 10 more. And for the first time, I believe it can do it. I am strong enough. I don’t need to eat to feel emotionally satisfied. What I need is to be healthy and not get diabetes like all of my grandparents did.
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