Hey Folks!!! I know you thought I had given up on the whole 50 pound weight loss journey. But I am still here and will continue to work toward reaching my goal of losing 50 pounds.
Well lets recap all the different diets and exercise programs I attempted to incorporate into my lifestyle.
- The How to Lose 20 lbs. of Fat in 30 Days from the book "The 4 Hour Body"
- Lost 8lbs and didn't seem like something I would consider doing continuously
- Counting Calories
- Lost additional 4 pounds for the couple of months I focused on calorie counting. I think this works for me, but you have to stay focused and make sure you track everything
- Roller Skating
- I really enjoyed roller skating and think if I did this at least twice a week it would make a huge difference with losing weight and keeping the weight off. This is something I think I could continue to do and add to my lifestyle
- Salsa Dancing
- Salsa dancing was fun, but it requires you to have a partner. Currently I am single, so it really doesn't fit into my lifestyle as something I can depend on doing throughout the week. But who knows, maybe in 2012 I might find that special someone who is game for going out and doing the latin 2step!
- Going to the Gym
- SMH...I think I went to Golds Gym maybe 3 times this year. I know not working out is the major reason why I haven't dropped as much weight as I have hoped for. I recognize that I am just lazy and trying to find the easy answer to losing weight and keeping it off.
- P90 X
- P90 X is made for someone who is already dedicated to working out on a regular basis. For someone like me, I think it is a little to much to soon. It is difficult to go from no exercise to 6 days a week worth of exercise(avg 60 mins per workout). I believe I would have had better luck with 30 minute workouts 3 times a week.
- After the first month of P90X I was burn out and think I averaged 1 workout per week during second month. The last month I didn't even do 1 workout.
- Phentermine (appetite suppressant)
- Phentermine is appetite suppressant that can be prescribe by your doctor. It is great if you need a little jump start to help kick those food cravings that occur when you decrease your food intake. When I take phentermine I am to get through the day without feeling like I am starving, which usually leads to over eating.
- I am currently only taking phentermine when I feel I need it. This month I actually have not taken it because I no longer feel like I am starving between meals. I rarely crave unhealthy food now and noticed that I crave healthier foods (fruit and veggies)
- Weight Watchers(WW)
- WW worked really well for me and I am still participating in the program. When I finally joined WW in June I had put on weight about 6 pounds and felt myself slipping back into old habits. I lost close to 18 pounds while on WW, bringing me very close to 25 pounds total. Unfortunately November 2011 I fell of track and let the holiday dinners and desserts get the best of me. By the time December rolled around I had gained about 6 pounds.
- WW is great for the support and if you attend the weekly meetings will encourage you to be more accountable for what you eat.
I didn't reach my 50lb weight loss goal, but I am happy to say that this time last year I was 20lbs heavier. When I look at my weight loss compared to my starting weight in Jan 2011 I feel pleased with the progress I have made.
I will continue to share my weight loss journey with all of you until I reach my goal. For my next post I will share some of the new exciting things I will be doing to help me reach my goal.
Looking forward to a happy and healthy 2012!!!
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| +20lbs Dec2010 |
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| -20lbs Dec 2011 |
