I hopped on the scale and there it was: I was below my pre-COVID weight!! I can't really put into words how great that moment felt but I knew I could find kindred souls here who would get it. When I was able to first return to work after months of remote work (still mostly remote, just on site twice a month) I found myself unable to fit into my work clothes comfortably and felt so incredibly self-conscious. Now, I am 17 lbs down and weighing in at the same weight I was according to a doctor's appointment in November 2019. Clothes fit better, I have convinced myself my shoulders look better, and overall I feel like I am on a path towards a better understanding of my body's health and needs.
The Road So Far: - I have found that I naturally prefer intermittent fasting. I have always tended to skip breakfast beyond black coffee and now just do so with intention. Once I started I managed to overcome a mini-plateau at 190 so I think the change-up from trying to force myself to eat three meals a day really helped. - Exercising has been bad lately due to foot and hip flexor pain from old injuries and cold weather but I am looking ahead with excitement to when I can hop back in and until them am focusing on getting in enough steps and stretching, along with aiming for 100g of protein a day. - Steamable veggies are lifesavers as busy lunch hours have kept me from my normal meal preparations. Brussel sprouts, asparagus, and edamame al taste great with heaps of black pepper and garlic powder and are perfect for mid-meeting nibbles when I can't escape my desk for longer. - Water can not be emphasized enough. I can tell days when I skimped on water because the next day I feel congested (thanks, winter), bloated, and overall just worse off. Every week I need to renew my goals of drinking more water and stocking enough tea in the house has been key in helping me remember to refill my glass throughout the day.
I love reading all of your journeys and learning from the wisdom you all share here. I can hardly believe that that weight is gone, when so many previous attempts have failed, and every day is a new joy as I learn the habits necessary to promote my health and find them working now that I am finally committed and motivated. Thanks to everyone here for being the most supportive community that I've found. You all keep me grounded and accountable.
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