Day 3 of week 12 for me in this lifestyle change. I hope at some point I stop looking at the days passage as an accomplishment. But the small things matter a lot and perhaps that is why I find my self looking at everything in my life microscopically instead of the overall whole. Especially the reno that is prolonged but I am not rehashing that here again it is on another post and it is painful enough to think about.
Anyway, I have had a lot of great complements on my nice downward curve of my weight loss. And I do not know more about the *right* things to do to lose weight I just know what works for me. One word sums it up and that is consistency. Which holds a lot of other things but it is the key for me.
Things that I do that maintains consistence daily. It is part routine and part mindset.
1. Get up around the same time daily. Yes, even the weekends or days off.
2. Weigh in regularly, I do it daily. Otherwise I will forget.
3. Log everything food and exercise. Even the little things.
4. Be honest with yourself if no one else. Being on FS aids me in that endeavor. Share your journey. Write about events that come up or events that have happened in FS. It has become my diary with a conscious. I have to remain honest with myself to post here. You guys lend support and guidance. And maybe in the process we all find inspiration to continue.
5. Stay on plan or as close as you can. Life happens and we have to adjust but staying on plan heavily lends to consistency.
6. Don't skip meals. Because if I do, I get into the mindless snacking zone.
7. Get up and move. I know some are more able than others but 30 mins a day do something that gets you moving, assisted or not. It does not have to be a gym or even a walk. Vacuum or clean or put some sort of effort towards your physical and mental well-being by moving. Increase your duration and difficulty as you feel capable of doing so. Your body and mind will thank you later.
8. Spend time reading other peoples daily logs not only click the support button but give them encouragement, kudos and hugs. We all need them whether we want to admit it or not. Not only does it make others feel better, but it will make you feel better.
9. Stop eating around 3 hrs before bed, for me that is 6 -7 pm. It aids in digestion. Going to bed full or bloated means you may not sleep as well, if your body is still working hard to digest how can you sleep well? I am not saying don't have a healthy snack just keep it small. It has nothing to do with eating late will make you gain weight it simply allows your body to rest more effectively and you will get a better nights sleep. It has helped me a great deal.
10. Go to bed around the same time every night. See consistent.
This is my plan and consistency is the key! Not just low carb or what ever *diet plan* you follow. Make it routine and it also becomes easier. It takes about 21 days to create a habit. This is now my habit.
