It’s all about eating right, often and smart! How to lose weight in 2012?
2011 GOAL accomplished! Yeah! 20 lbs lighter for 2012!
I finally made the decision to get healthier this past year. Of course, like most of us, I spent more time than I should have thinking about it, but finally made the mental commitment to myself.
I’m an active tennis player and take walks a few times a week of about 3 miles, so I was getting decent exercise. However, the weight was still creeping up over the years. I went in May to meet with a nutritionist and figure out a plan that would help me lose weight, but even more importantly make a lifestyle change so that I could keep the weight off.
Fast forward to today, January 4, 2012 and I am 20 lbs lights – on someone 5’1”, this makes a big difference. The big key to achieving this goal is mindset. I really think it’s because I was determined to make it happen and had the right support.
My biggest lifestyle changes were eating better, less overall food, but eating more frequently. I learned to listen to my body and ate when I was hungry. Staying somewhat full is much better than that STARVING mode where you will eat everything in sight as you haven’t eaten in days.
Sheryl Westerman, my nutritionist was a huge help. She was supportive, helped me tailor my likes and dislikes to make it a plan that would work to lose and then be the right plan to keep on tract. The good news is that what I did to lose weight – eating smarter and more often is something I liked and can keep up with. I really wanted a sensible weight loss plan that was practical and more of a smart lifestyle update.
So, I share this more as encouragement of what can be done when you put your mind to something and have a strategic plan. I also learned IT’S ALL ABOUT WHAT YOU EAT! Now for 2012 – keep it off and maybe lose 5 more. I know I can make it happen.
What are you waiting for? What goals do you want to make happen in 2012?
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