Despite the title, this isn't just about seeing a smaller number on the scale. Its about improving your overall health. Its about powering through your week with better choices and seeing results, no matter how small. Its about looking at yourself in the mirror and being happy with yourself every single day.
Discuss your health/weight goals, how you plan on changing your diet, the types of exercises you're going to try out, or seek advice.
In case anyone wants to look at the last two threads: 2013 | 2014
In 2014 I went from 163 lbs to 140.8, so a total of 22.2 lbs lost. I haven't really noticed a difference. I really only used an elliptical and walked during the summer. I didn't use weights or any form of toning workouts. I can somehow get into 5/6 pants rather than 7/8. I also became a vegetarian for personal reasons, so that might have helped cut fastfood cravings. It also helped me become aware of ingredient labels.
I'm hoping get around the 120-110 range, it all depends on how the weight sits on me. I've taken pictures at 154 pounds (in a bikini) so when I get around my desired range I might post a before and after picture.
A resolution this year was to do 30 day challenges, and my first challenge just so happened to be one revolving around fitness~ for the past 9 days I've been doing sit ups, push ups, leg raises, planks and squats. Cbf to link to the images that tell me how many sit ups, push ups, etc to do a day, but paired with cardio, they appear to be doing me well. I'm one of those people whose fat is basically all in their stomach/love handle area. I'm overall fat everywhere, but it's most definitely my "mid section" I have issues with.
I use the LoseIt app. IMO it's the best thing I've ever downloaded. I can easily track my calories consumed and burned, along with my weight.
And with that, feel free to share a little bit about your goals/successes/failures/etc I hope everyone has a healthy new year and reaches their goals! Just remember to make smart, attainable goals and to stick with it. A ten minute workout is better than a zero minute workout. Little steps lead to big changes.
Discuss your health/weight goals, how you plan on changing your diet, the types of exercises you're going to try out, or seek advice.
In case anyone wants to look at the last two threads: 2013 | 2014
In 2014 I went from 163 lbs to 140.8, so a total of 22.2 lbs lost. I haven't really noticed a difference. I really only used an elliptical and walked during the summer. I didn't use weights or any form of toning workouts. I can somehow get into 5/6 pants rather than 7/8. I also became a vegetarian for personal reasons, so that might have helped cut fastfood cravings. It also helped me become aware of ingredient labels.
I'm hoping get around the 120-110 range, it all depends on how the weight sits on me. I've taken pictures at 154 pounds (in a bikini) so when I get around my desired range I might post a before and after picture.
A resolution this year was to do 30 day challenges, and my first challenge just so happened to be one revolving around fitness~ for the past 9 days I've been doing sit ups, push ups, leg raises, planks and squats. Cbf to link to the images that tell me how many sit ups, push ups, etc to do a day, but paired with cardio, they appear to be doing me well. I'm one of those people whose fat is basically all in their stomach/love handle area. I'm overall fat everywhere, but it's most definitely my "mid section" I have issues with.
I use the LoseIt app. IMO it's the best thing I've ever downloaded. I can easily track my calories consumed and burned, along with my weight.
And with that, feel free to share a little bit about your goals/successes/failures/etc I hope everyone has a healthy new year and reaches their goals! Just remember to make smart, attainable goals and to stick with it. A ten minute workout is better than a zero minute workout. Little steps lead to big changes.
January 10th, 2015 at 04:24am