Serving Bread

Since mid-January, I have been actively trying to lose my weight and pay attention to what I’m eating. I have gained nearly 30 pounds since college, and every year, I find myself “upgrading” my shirts and pants, and yes, even my belt. So with the accountability of a few friends, I have been intentionally watching what I eat.

Yesterday, the scale finally read minus 22 pounds, which had been my initial goal. I have dropped nearly 6% in body fat, and shedding those pounds puts my Body Mass Index in the “normal” range.

Though, I’m not totally done yet. I plan on shedding another 2% in body fat (I’m aiming for 14%). This is harder to do as it will require me to pay more attention to my exercise routine–not just my diet. What worked? Accountability + Planning. I found the first few days to be difficult, as it forced me to reconfigure what and how I eat. Having accountability in my life and a plan helped me launch into this diet. I recommend the Weight Watchers plan (the company highly recommends that you pay the subscription fee, but I have found all that I need for free online), and Peertrainer has been a lifesaver!