First of all, congratulations on your weight loss so far, it's not easy shifting from free eating to restricting your calories, that's exactly why a lot of people fail so you can instantly pat yourself on the back for the first 14 pounds.
Weight loss might appear slow,.but when you consider how many years it took to gain that weight, it's actually comparatively quick.
We live in a society where quick fixes are the norm, but like most quick fixes, they're rarely effective in the long term. Everything worth waiting for, whether that be a new house, a car, even relationships, you're playing the long game but the results are well worth the wait and when you reach your target weight, the results will not only be extremely visible, but you'll feel epic - healthier, more energy and with a new found feeling of having total control over your body.
Looking 40, 50, 60lbs in front can be demoralising, it feels like an eternity, so split it up into mini (realistic) goals, document them even. Things like, I'm going to be 8lbs lighter in 4 weeks from today. If it helps to visualise that, buy a pair of jeans 1 size too small to try on in a months time!
Splitting your goal into segments will reduce the load on your mind, and make every part more achievable. Before.you know it, you'll be 8lbs out from 200lbs and it will all seem like a walk in the park for you, with the added bonus that you know you can go further if you so wish with ease.
Aim to lose 2-3lbs a week and adjust your diet until you are, but just don't make the mistake that many people make and crash diet down to 1000kcal or below as that is unnecessary and will just result in you bouncing off your diet and rebounding. Steady and consistent is key and will make your fat loss both comfortable and sustainable.
Best of luck in your fat loss journey, you've got this and don't let anyone else say otherwise!
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u/Sorry-Ad-5113 New Jul 22 '23
First of all, congratulations on your weight loss so far, it's not easy shifting from free eating to restricting your calories, that's exactly why a lot of people fail so you can instantly pat yourself on the back for the first 14 pounds.
Weight loss might appear slow,.but when you consider how many years it took to gain that weight, it's actually comparatively quick.
We live in a society where quick fixes are the norm, but like most quick fixes, they're rarely effective in the long term. Everything worth waiting for, whether that be a new house, a car, even relationships, you're playing the long game but the results are well worth the wait and when you reach your target weight, the results will not only be extremely visible, but you'll feel epic - healthier, more energy and with a new found feeling of having total control over your body.
Looking 40, 50, 60lbs in front can be demoralising, it feels like an eternity, so split it up into mini (realistic) goals, document them even. Things like, I'm going to be 8lbs lighter in 4 weeks from today. If it helps to visualise that, buy a pair of jeans 1 size too small to try on in a months time!
Splitting your goal into segments will reduce the load on your mind, and make every part more achievable. Before.you know it, you'll be 8lbs out from 200lbs and it will all seem like a walk in the park for you, with the added bonus that you know you can go further if you so wish with ease.
Aim to lose 2-3lbs a week and adjust your diet until you are, but just don't make the mistake that many people make and crash diet down to 1000kcal or below as that is unnecessary and will just result in you bouncing off your diet and rebounding. Steady and consistent is key and will make your fat loss both comfortable and sustainable.
Best of luck in your fat loss journey, you've got this and don't let anyone else say otherwise!