Okay, so I've been on my "diet" (read: lifestyle change) for 23 days. The first 10 pounds flew right off my body. Which is great, obviously. I started at 190, now I am at 180. My goal is 140- I have been eating between 1100-1800 calories per day, with a few "off" days that I fell off the wagon and ended up eating up to 2000.
This morning when I woke up, and got dressed, I noticed that my pants were somewhat looser- yeah! But, I weighed myself at work, and I've been at 180 for about 2 weeks now with no budge on the scale- it's starting to scare me! I am worried that I'm doing all of this for nothing, and that eventually I won't be able to lose any more weight. My question- how do you keep yourself going when the scale doesn't move?
I just started excercising yesterday, I bought one of those "walk away the pounds videos" (loved it)- it was 30 minutes, and I know that excercising is a key- Here's my updated plan- tell me if you guys think this will help me continue to drop weight:
1. Eat only between 1200 and 1500 calories per day, no more than 1500
2. Eat less carbs, more veggies, more water
3. Excercise at least 4 times per week
4. Have more balanced meals during the day- I tend to eat little in the mornings/afternoons, and pig out in the evenings. I usually end my night with some kind of sweet dessert, like a fudge bar with strawberries and lite cool whip- I need to cut this habit out. I think it's hindering my weight loss.
Okay, at this point, if you're still reading- thank you! I know I wrote alot- but I know that you guys have been in my shoes, and I value your advice.