Hey everyone!
Basically I have just started my weight loss journey weighing in at a massive 290 pounds at only 19. I have gotten to the stage where I can't accept it anymore (was an athlete until a couple of years ago) and basically am hoping to lose about 160 pounds in about a year.
I started about 12 days ago limiting my calorie intake, cutting out the crap and walking everyday for 45 minutes with intermittent weight training. I drink about 4litres of water per day. So, I am eating about 1000 - 1200 calories per day, average day:
Breakfast:
Small tub of yoghurt
Banana
2 weetbix with vegemite
Snack:
Slice of lite cheese
6 almonds
Lunch:
Light cup of soup
Cruskit with lite cheese and light springwater tuna
Snack:
6 almonds
Handful red grapes
Dinner:
Meal replacement shake (slim right chocolate)
I find I'm not having a hard time with the amount of food (never ate a lot to begin with: just terrible foods and ate at weird times) and haven't slipped up yet. However, I can't motivate myself to exercise everyday but I do work in retail on my feet all day.
I was hoping for people's thoughts on my plan and goals but was also hoping to have some questions answered.
What's the go with stretch marks and saggy skin? My gp said my skin should be quite elastic because I am only 19 but I was hoping to hear from someone who has been through the experience and knows.
Will I lose weight faster because I was a rower and have only just put on the weight in the last 18 months?
If I go off the pill will that help me to drop weight? (I gained when I first went on it)
Any tips for staying motivated?
Thanks guys I really appreciate any help!
Good luck to you all x