Weight loss Wednesday

So far my weight loss journey has not been the most successful. It's not that I've put on a ton of weight, I've just not been trying to lose any. Last time I posted about my weight I think I was in the 11st 6lb mark. Since then I have stayed around the same mark. I've not been over eating but I've not been eating little or healthy enough to lose weight. I decided last week that I wanted to get back on my diet so I could lose some weight before I go away next month. Being a mum of two means that my belly is a lot more wobbly than I would like and finding time to tighten up my abs is next to impossible. I've started to use an ab belt to help my with my tummy wobble so I will keep you up to date with how I get on with that!

At the moment I am calorie counting 1400 calories per day. This adds up to about 1 lb loss per week. It can be more depending on how much exercise you manage to do but I'm not trying to squeeze exercise into my schedule at the moment. Everyday chores such as hoovering are a great way to burn some extra calories as well though. Basically keeping active is a good as going to a gym. As long as you aren't sitting on your butt all day, you're burning calories. I would say I'm finding the calorie counting quite easy. I'm not denying myself any food but eating them more in moderation. Such as when I crave some chocolate I reach for a 66 calorie snack size chocolate bar rather than open a bag of share size Maltesers and stuff my face with them. I know a lot of people don't like calorie counting and I can understand that, this is just what is working for me at the moment.

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I've also found that by calorie counting I can see a drastic change in meal size. I can see I was over filling my plate at dinner time and is probably a big reason why I gained a lot of weight in the first place. It really puts things into perspective for you about how much your body needs and what your mind thinks you need. I've found myself getting fuller on the smaller portions and feeling comfortably full for the rest of the night. 

Currently my weight is at 11 stone 5 lbs. My goal weight is around 10 stone, which is perfect for my height. Hopefully I can keep on going and this time next summer I will be at a happy place with my weight and can enjoy a few more treats! 

It'll be worth it in the end.