I'm a believer in goals, and I've set a new goal for myself. Five weeks from today is August 1st. Originally my goal was to be at 72 kg. However I don't think I can lose 6 kg in five weeks. So it's 5 kg in five weeks but even that is aggressive. I am eating very carefully. I've upped my protein intake and I'm logging everything in MyFitnessPal.
I should have made more progress over the last six weeks. The only difference this time is that my exercise routine is not just cardio. I'm doing a lot of lifting too. I'm lifting heavy and using progressive overload. I have been able to steadily bump up the weight.
My bf says I might be gaining muscle and that's offsetting any fat loss. Obviously that's a nice theory. I understand gaining muscle weight is difficult and slow, so I'm not sure that's what's happening.
This process is frustrating. Eighteen months ago I was at 72 kg. Then I started working long hours again and gained the weight back. I walk by 99% of the grocery store that I cannot eat. I live walking distance to fifty restaurants, but I cannot eat at them. I am sure there are some mental health benefits from increased exercise. I wish I was one of those people who can eat anything and never gain weight. I'm not......it is what it is.
Ok, let's see where we are in FIVE WEEKS.
May I suggest you doing cardio (brisk-walking, elliptical climber, steppers) for 30 minutes after weight lifting session? When I was in the process of losing fat last year, I did workout 6 days a week and do cardio 30 min right after. Nothing intense, just 30 minutes of cardio of your preference. Within 2 weeks I felt leaner.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you manage to control yourself from eating out anymore. Believe me, when you have incorporated a strict diet routine to your fat loss journey, the urge of eating out will become less and less. But it is no harm to eat out occasionally for special occasion. Just be aware what food you put into your mouth.
I am so happy on behalf of your bf that you are working hard on becoming a better version of yourself. Your bf will be so lucky to have you when you become a hot fit daddy soon. ;)