and OMG, no wonder I haven't been losing weight the last year. Background: 5'4", 24F, SW: 175lbs, CW: 145lbs, GW: 129lbs.
I lost 30 lbs in about a year (slow and steady) by walking and counting calories. When I hit 145lbs, which was over a year ago, I kind of stopped tracking because I felt pretty content with where I was. I recently started running and working out again, I have noticed when I workout a lot I look slimmer and more fit, but I have been pretty lazy with counting calories. Even though I eat healthy and exercise, I have lost no weight.
Well, to make a long story short, today I decided I am pretty serious about losing some extra pounds and I really just want to stop fantasizing about being 130lbs, and just make it happen. Well, I just put in what I've eaten today to myfitnesspal, and omg, I've already hit my calorie goal for the day (1500cals). THIS is why people don't lose weight if they don't track. Even if you run for 20 minutes in a day , you aren't guaranteed to lose weight (which yes, we all knew, but I didn't want to admit LOL)!!! I tracked for a year on and off when I had lost my 30 lbs. I thought I was being intuitive. Even though I maintained my weight, I was not losing anything, even with the runs I mentioned. The truth is, I'll save myself a lot of mental gymnastics and wondering why I'm aren't losing weight, if I just keep tracking.
Anyway, I am happy to start my journey again :) I'm hoping to see a difference on the scale soon. Also, maybe this post was helpful or relatable for someone? For some reason I thought I didn't need to count calories to lose weight... but after a year of not counting and staying the same weight, I do need to track LOL!!
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