Diets & Weight Maintenance Support Group

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sgsmith2021
sgsmith2021

Hello! I've been on a "diet" for about 2 and a half weeks now. I don't like to call it a diet because it's better for me to look at it as a lifestyle change. I weigh every Wednesday and I've lost 10 pounds so far. I am trying to lose about 100 altogether before the year is over. I've gone these past few weeks with no soda or tea. My problems are that I'm still not drinking enough water. Even though water is the only thing I drink, I'm still not drinking as much as I need to. Do ya'll have any tips? Also, I need a workout routine!!

lorrieonline
lorrieonline
Well, congrats on your goal and success so far! I've posted articles on water over on the Weekly Weigh-In, and find new articles to share each week. I recently found a clip by Dr. Aaron Boster, a neurologist, who makes it real simple, although I still have to put my mind to it, lol. Aaron mentions MS although the water habit is good for everyone and anyone, as we know. ☺
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Aj35dh-nM&ab_channel=AaronBosterMD
Oh, I got used to using the phrase lifestyle change a while back as we are always upping our game.
Ah, work out routines, any physical concerns to keep in mind? I'm so used to using a list of physical therapy exercises, I always start there. I know that stretching is the ultimate in the first thing that should be done to keep the muscles limber. Walking/treadmill routines are excellent too, not to mention weights/muscle strengthening exercises.
FlRetired
FlRetired
Water is definitely the best for us. Maybe put your daily water in containers so you know how much you want to drink for the day and then spread the water out on an even basis so you don't have to drink a lot at a time. For exercise, keep in mind any movement is good and do it as much as possible. It doesn't have to be strenuous that your muscles get sore. Be consistent in your routine and lose slowly and you will get to your goal. Slow and steady is the way to go on our lifestyle journey.
tigertwo
tigertwo
Re work out routine. What do you enjoy? Most of weight loss is in what you eat, but exercise is beneficial to overall health. The best exercise is the exercise you enjoy and will do.
DavGraves
DavGraves
Congratulations on coming all this way already! I like Chloe Ting's workouts, they are quite challenging, but if you stay motivated you will see results. Watch the quality of your diet. less sugar and simple carbs. Everything will work out!
sgsmith2021
sgsmith2021
Thank y’all so much. I’m so excited for this change & I can’t wait to see where i’m at in 6 months!
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