Hi, I'm new here. Didn't want to post two threads so I thought this section would be more appropriate since I have questions. I've been wanting to lose weight for awhile now and decided to start eating better and running on April 8th. I used to be in great shape (played soccer for 11 years) but then had my first job in fast food (for 7.5 years) and ate grossly for years while not doing any sort of exercise. Shockingly, I didn't gain as much weight as one would think, but I definitely gained weight. I say as one would think because, judging by my pants, I still fit into all my jeans, even from years ago. I'm actually unsure of my current weight, for I don't have a scale and haven't been to any sort of doctor in awhile. However, I do believe I am around 145 lbs. I'm 5'1 and according to BMI calculators, I'm considered overweight. I'd like to change that.
Like I've stated, I began running on April 8th. Needless to say, I did more walking than running, but went two miles. That week I could only run/walk once more due mainly to the poor weather and the time I got out of work. The following week (last week) I ran monday-thursday, some days further than others, but usually around at least 25 mins, and all incorporated walking. This week on Monday I went the two miles again, running more than I was walking. And yesterday (my 8th time) and today I was able to run the whole two miles! That was good to see. I will begin running further each day and track my progress on how far I can run without walking. Progress is fast!
I know this is premature and shouldn't expect anything, but when do subtle results begin to appear? I guess I should tell you about my diet. I've never been a big breakfast person, but have began trying to eat at least something before I go to work. I usually have one hard boiled egg or fruit cup and something like a chocolate chip muffin or a pop tart. For lunch I've been making either a tuna fish sandwich (on a roll), or some sort of lunch meat (turkey, bologna, or pastrami) and either an apple/cantaloupe/watermelon or yogurt. And for dinner I usually just eat whatever my mom makes. I know the diet could probably be better, but I am picky with foods and unsure of what to have without it becoming too redundant. I'm already getting tired of the same lunches. I have 4-5 bottles of water a day, and sometimes a coffee in the morning.
My goal is to lose 25 pounds. My plan is to run mon-fri barring weather conditions, and continue on this diet. I guess my real questions are: when will I start seeing results? What are some things I could add (or subtract) from my diet? Should I purchase a scale? How long will getting to my goal take, approximately? Is this a good starting out plan? I guess I'm sort of getting impatient already. Seeing that I could run two miles did make me proud, but not seeing any result on the body is discouraging.
Thanks for reading all this if you did, and any comments and/or suggestions are definitely welcomed!