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Losing weight certainly requires willpower. But where can I get it? Our heroine did not lose weight on the first try, and confidence in her abilities and the ability to set small goals helped her.
“I am 35 years old, I work as a programmer in a hospital. Several years ago I underwent an operation to suture my stomach, but this was not enough. This is how I lost 65 kilograms.
My history
Weight problems have followed me all my life. When I got married and gave birth to three children in five years, I had no time to think about how to lose weight between pregnancies.
Then I tried various weight loss programs, but haphazardly and usually stopped fighting before I got any result. I continued to eat everything and even left the house in the summer in jeans and a shapeless T-shirt.
Over time, the weight began to spoil my health, my blood pressure began to rise, and I had to take medications.
The starting point for the change was when my middle three-year-old son told me that I was fat. Nobody drew attention to this before, although, of course, I understood everything. He didn't want to hurt my feelings, but I looked at myself through his eyes - and decided to change.
I started counting calories and keeping track of my diet, so I lost 25 kilograms, and then decided to undergo surgery. In the first year after it, I dropped 30 kilos…. and then dialed them back. I had to lose weight again. This swing lasted for several years, after which I decided to count the nutrients (macros), and I finally managed to lose weight without further weight gain.
What am i eating now
Breakfast: oatmeal with almond or skim milk, berries and half a banana.
Lunch: beef or chicken with vegetable salad.
Snacks: Chocolate protein shake, rice cakes, cheese.
Dinner: meat or fish with vegetables and sauce.
My workouts
I started out small - rode a bicycle and walk on an elliptical trainer. Then they found the right strength training program for me, and I didn't even notice how I got involved!
Now I do 4-5 times a week, and I also became interested in boxing and dancing. Most of the workouts are at home: it’s impossible to find a reason not to do it.
What helped me
First, I learned to enjoy small changes and set achievable goals. For example, I stopped drinking soda and replaced it with coffee and sweetener, but sometimes I still allow myself to drink a can of cola. This makes it easier for me to tolerate changes in diet and lifestyle.
Secondly, I stopped buying food that contains a lot of calories and that you can eat endlessly: chips, candy, chocolate. After a couple of months, I stopped being drawn to them, and now I can safely buy them, not being afraid to eat several packs at once.
Thirdly, I learned to love myself regardless of my success in losing weight or other areas of my life. I have lost 65 kilograms and I am sure that I will not gain them back, because now I perceive life in a completely different way."
