One of the most common things that happen in a course of a diet is a set back. Well, it happened to me. I lost 17 pounds and my weight loss came to a halt. The most important thing that you should remember if something like this happens is Don't Panic, there is an explanation for it.
When I first started this journey I told you guys I didn't want to go on a diet. I was eating what ever I wanted, and I lost my first pounds. But the weight loss stopped, and I even gain a couple of pounds back. So what do I need to do? I need to reassess and find out why is this happening, and what are the things I can change. One thing I noticed is that I am eating more carbs than I should, and having my last meal later than before. Another important thing, was that I moved from an apartment located on the third floor, to one in the first floor. There is a big change right there, I am not burning the calories I was burning before. What I am trying to say, is that if you look closely, you will find out what are the things that are holding you from achieving your goal. You should be able to make good changes to help you get back on track.
One of the things I did was to enroll in a fitness club. NOW.... if you are paying for a membership in a fitness club. Make Sure to USE IT! Many , many , many times I was paying for a membership and I wasn't going. Not the time for this now. If there is one thing I have learned, is how exercise is important. And I am not talking about losing weight of looking good, I am talking about overall health. Exercise will improve your metabolism, increase serotonin levels, help with your muscles and help avoid diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis. When we look at exercise as something that is essential to our health, it makes it easier to see how important it is to stick to it.
So, my dear friends... don't you worry! Don't panic if your plan is not working according you your expectations, because it is in fact working as you planned. You will lose weight in a much slower pace, but if you stick to your plan, you will lose this weigh for good. Remember, if you are like me, it took you time to gain this weight and it took you time to finally find your strength to lose it. So it will take time for me to lose it all. It is a process... I know I will have my bad days and my good days. Life is like that. I have learned to be kind to myself, and I am not letting myself down again. I love me enough to fight for what will make me happy!
And you should do the same!
So, my dears, I will see you later!
Love, always,
Me
