I wanted to provide some tips that seem to be working well for me. I have started to keep a food diary. I bought a nice hard cover one my local dollar store for really cheap and it works well.
I know that there are websites out there that offer a free membership and will allow you to log what you eat and keep track of your calories that way. I have memberships at several of these sites. My problem was that I just didn't have time to search for each item I ate and log it. By keeping food diary, the old fashioned way, with pen and paper, I can look up my calories later.
I started my diary on Nov. 25, 2012 and I am noticing that I don't always have to look up the calories in the foods I am eating if it something I ate before. I am remembering the calories of the foods that I most commonly eat. For me it is working out well.
I also have a gym membership and have been trying to go everyday. I don't like paying for something and then not using it. I used to have an elliptical at home, but I broke it beyond my hubby's repair. I could not afford a new one, so I ended up going to my local gym. They had the option of getting a personal trainer, and at first I thought that would be too expensive. I was pleasantly surprised it wasn't too bad. I get 12 trainer visits and after those are done, then I can get more through her.
It was one of the best things that I did. I have seen more & better results since going to the gym than I ever did on my own at home. I will post my measurements to show you all. The trainer told me that my centimeters equals 15 inches.
| Date | Nov 20, 2012 | Dec 8, 2012 |
| Bust | 115 cm | 110 cm |
| Left arm | 37 cm | 35 cm |
| Right arm | 36 cm | 33 cm |
| Waist 1(natural waist) | 99 cm | 91 cm |
| Waist 2 (at belly button) | 110 cm | 100 cm |
| Glutes | 113 cm | 109 cm |
| Right Leg | 58 cm | 56 cm |
| Left Leg | 59 cm | 55 cm |
| Total Difference | -38.cm (15 inches) |
I am sure that it isn't always going to be like this, but it is a great start!! Loosing weight and getting fit isn't just about diet or exercise, but a combination of the 2. You just have to figure out what works best for you. For me, I go to the gym first thing in the morning before I go to my full time job because I know damn well that I won't go after work. I just don't have it in me. And just let me say that I have a very sedimentary job. I sit in front of a computer all day from 8:30 am to 5pm Monday to Friday. If I can make it work, so can you.
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