First ever post. Backstory - in December 2017, my then bf and I decided to get serious about working out. I was at 215 lbs and he was way over where he wanted to be. We went to the gym constantly and then about 3 months later decided to watch/limit calories. A month after THAT, I started actually losing. Slow and steady, 1-2 lbs per week. Low fat this, lettuce wraps instead of taco shells, portion control, etc. I got down to about 168 at that time. Then things sort of went back to the old normal. I changed jobs so going to the gym wasn’t as easy, started eating the old way again, and about a year later (Oct 2018) I was up to 170. Weight fluctuates within 5 lbs or so and I was around 170 in Oct 2018 so it’s safe to say I was maintaining. Then COVID happened and I, like many others saw the scale creeping upwards. About two months of that and a scare that I would need to work in the office were enough to kick me in the pants and get me serious. I was up to 185.6 when I decided to do something. I had tried and failed keto twice before, but I decided since I was working from home maybe I could manage it. I started walking on my lunch breaks cutting out the carbs. I didn’t go over 1200 calories either, except occasionally. Also, for added motivation, my husband and I made a deal. If I could get to my goal weight (155) by my birthday (Feb 2021) we would book a vacation to Cabo. 4 months later I’m closing in and I’m ready to set a new goal! I had a good chat with a guy in the r/keto subreddit, and I’m ready to up my exercise game. I’ve never been able to run for very long. My legs feel really heavy since hips, belly, and thighs is where I carry most of my weight. I’m really hoping I can overcome that hurdle and move my body. I am not sure what I want my new goal weight to be, but I think either way I will keep a fitness goal at the forefront.
Anyway, if you made it this far in the post, wish me luck and drop your running training/workout advice for the absolute beginner!
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