Doing one small change at a time

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    PhantomPanda's AvatarPhantomPanda , 07-22-2012 02:52 PM
    Usually when I try to lose weight, I try to fix everything at once and either get burned out or frustrated. So I've decided to take it one step at a time. How does all this sound?

    Starting Weight: 294.8...7/22 - 8/4...Weigh In: 8/5
    1. Drink 2 liters of water or until urine is clear and keep it that way. (2 weeks)

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    2. Walk dog four days a week (2 weeks)

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    3. Two days at the gym (2 weeks)

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    4. Eat only when hungry (2 weeks)

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    5. Three days at the gym (2 weeks)

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    6. Add in more veggies (2 weeks)

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    7. Add in more fruit (2 weeks)

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    8. Walk dog daily (2 weeks)

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    9. Add in more protein (2 weeks)

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    10. Four days at the gym (2 weeks)

    After each step I'll move on to the next one while still doing the one's before it. And if after completing all ten I decide I need to do more, I'll make another list. But I'm just going to try to take it a little bit at a time.
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    scout83's Avatarscout83 , 07-22-2012 03:02 PM
    I think making small changes is a great idea, PhantomPanda. I'd say also, be flexible about your order, you might find that you want to deviate from that plan, and that's OK.

    I'm concentrating just on food at the moment. I know I don't have it in me to change my food habits while also changing my (non-existent) exercise habits. One of the nice things I've noticed is that my energy and activity levels have gone up naturally while I'm changing my diets-- that's been nice.
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    Exhale15's AvatarExhale15 , 07-22-2012 03:10 PM
    Panda, I think you've got a great plan and I'm excited for you

    My suggestion would be to add in more veggies earlier on - are you eating much in the way of greens and fruit now? Maybe on week 2 get in 1 veggie and 1 fruit a day (or something like that). Fruit is important for vitamins and fiber, plus it's 'good sweet'. As you introduce more whole foods into your diet, it will be easier to start to cut back on/cut out the processed foods and breads.

    Good luck And remember that if you find you want to extend your plan to 3, or even 4 weeks, that's totally fine. You are finding what works for YOU, and that's how you succeed.
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    Rana's AvatarRana , 07-22-2012 03:16 PM
    YES!

    This is what worked for me. Changing my habits first, then focusing on what happens with the weight later.

    Good luck and I think you're on the right path!
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