I don’t even feel comfortable in myself anymore; my partner still loves and admires the way I look, but I despise it so much that I can’t even look at myself.
Edit: I used to play a lot of rigorous sports, but exercising is difficult for me now owing to unfixable ailments. I’ve started going for walks and reducing my portions. I was also really underweight, so my relationship with food isn’t great.
To lose weight, you must consume less calories than you burn during your everyday activities and exercise. Aim for a 500-1000 calorie deficit each day for healthy and long-term weight loss.
I emphasise fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. These nutrient-dense foods can make you feel full and satisfied.
Limit or avoid processed and high-calorie foods. Processed meals, sugary drinks, and high-fat foods are high in calories but poor in nutrients, contributing to weight gain.
Participate in regular physical activity, such as cardio and weight training exercises. Aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise each week.
Get enough sleep; lack of sleep can impede weight loss efforts. Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night to help your body recuperate and stay healthy.
I exercise on a daily basis. I started by walking for 30 minutes, not trying to attain 10,000 steps. Alternatively, I rode my bike for 30 minutes before increasing it to an hour. I also watched Pilates-related YouTube videos.
I started to eat less. My meals were all incredibly clean and home-cooked. I’ve also just begun intermittent fasting. I eat solely inside a 6-hour window. I stop eating at 3/4pm.
I weigh myself frequently to keep myself on track. And I film progress videos once a week.
I also told my partner about my goal of losing weight, and he encouraged and supported me, which was quite beneficial. He kept me responsible.
I enjoy nibbling, but one suggestion is not to keep snacks or bad food in the house. made me kind of insane, but if I really wanted a snack, I would buy fruits instead and just completely avoid the snack aisle, (but of course, snacking on junk can still be okay in moderation), and I wanted to save some money, so eating out was out of the question (except for date nights or out with friends, which would be kind of a cheat day), and I also wanted to watch my calories! I’m fairly horrible at it, but I’ve been trying not to overeat and only eat when I’m 70%-80% full, and I brush my teeth before going to bed to minimise excessive snacking!