I have been here for over 5 months now and I think I have mentioned that I was scared I would gain weight moving abroad. I thought I might lose motivation or stop working out. But the opposite has happened. I work out every morning before work and was hiking on the weekends, now it's been replaced by dancing for hours.
On the exercise front, I haven't joined a gym. I bought a weight set to keep at my apartment and an exercise bike. I have been using Fitness Blenders FB30 8 Week Program for Busy People. There is a lot of weights and weight training for muscle building. I have been ignoring the scale for the most part and just looking at the way my body has been changing instead. I definitely have noticed a big difference in my composition and muscles. My arms especially have seen a vast improvement in muscle. There is cardio in there as well, but not nearly as much. I pair this with 25 minutes on the exercise bike a day for a little cardio boost. Then at night I am doing a 30 day ab challenge just to tighten up my stomach area. After losing 90 lbs it was in desperate need of something to tighten it up.
On the eating front, I am not nearly as controlling over my food as I was back home. I, of course, am trying to watch what I eat here, but I don't want to limit myself and not experience the food here. Especially since I am obsessed with how good Korean food is. During most of the week I eat a clean breakfast, small snacks, Korean cafeteria lunch, and a salad with chicken breast for dinner. On the weekends I try not to go too crazy, but I am not as strict. I am lenient when it comes to my latte time (I get lattes 2-3 times a week, on my busy teaching days).
On a general front, I try to stay aware of what I am doing and if my habits are becoming too lazy. I try to take the stairs at work whenever possible. Since I am teaching most of the day I try to stand and teach instead of sit and teach. Some days I am better about this than others but I would say overall I stay active with my job. Since I teach kindergarten, I try to spend a little time with my students running around and lifting them a lot. I count it as an extra workout, with the children as my dumbells.
I haven't lost a tremendous amount of weight since living in Korea but I feel healthier and happier than I have in awhile. I think I have found a good balance between staying healthy, but also living life and not missing out on the things I want to do. I definitely still have a little weight I want to lose, but I am not nearly as stressed out about it as I was before.
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Sunday, January 17, 2016
Monday, August 10, 2015
Health: Staying Positive and Staying Motivated
During this journey my friends have expressed how proud they are of me and enviable they are of my ability to stay motivated. The ability to stick to something wholeheartedly for a year and having the same motivation, if not more, than when I started, it inspires them. I tend to always look at them baffled when they say these things, partially because, although I like compliments, I get severely embarrassed when given one to my face but mainly because it hasn't been hard to stay motivated throughout the year. I have a goal I want to reach, I have a fitness level I want to reach, I am not there yet, so I need to keep going. I see the changes in myself and I like them, so every change spotted adds to my motivation. I may even be too motivated, I have had to reevaluate my process in the past because I was over-training and under-eating at more than one point during this journey.
However, staying positive has been a whole different struggle. One that goes up and down with every passing day. Like most weight loss journeys, mine hasn't been completely linear. I do not see consistent losses every week. Sometimes the scale won't move for a month. These weeks are hard. I can be really rough on not only my body (over training to break through) but also my self image because I take out my frustration in the mirror sometimes. I know I put in the effort. I diagnose and overthink my whole system of weight loss. I dissect everything I am doing to the point of obsession and wonder why my scale isn't reflecting my effort. I read EVERY SINGLE article on why the scale may not be moving. Those weeks are the worst and while I keep going, the stress that this causes is sometimes unbearable. (And according to a few articles, may be the reason I am not losing weight. Vicious cycle).
So how do you stay positive during the weeks the scale decides it does not want to move? Realize that weight loss is not perfectly linear. Especially when you get closer to your goal weight. The pounds take more time and effort to get off. But mostly you have to put your full trust in the process. If you are putting in the work and eating correctly, the scale will move again. It is just a matter of time. I always tell myself, "the first 80 pounds came off, it is only a matter of time before the rest follows." This is after dissection and finding nothing wrong with my eating or exercise habits. And don't be too hard on yourself. Sometimes these things happen, and there is no point in beating up your self image because, as I've mentioned in a previous post, those two things should not correlate. It is disappointing but you are never going to get further if you don't keep trying. And you won't want to keep trying if you are beating yourself up, you need to pump yourself up instead. (That was really cheesy... I apologize.... Never-mind, I don't apologize. "Pump Up the Jams" is now in my head to back up that sentence).
Now patience isn't my strong suit, so I know that sometimes no matter how many positive things you tell yourself, it is still hard to see a light through the darkness. But even I know that at some point I should put faith in myself. I know what I am doing. I know when I am cheating and should not expect scale movement. I know when I am on point and if the scale doesn't move, then wait it out. So it is easy to regain a positive disposition when I remember to trust myself and what I am doing.
However, staying positive has been a whole different struggle. One that goes up and down with every passing day. Like most weight loss journeys, mine hasn't been completely linear. I do not see consistent losses every week. Sometimes the scale won't move for a month. These weeks are hard. I can be really rough on not only my body (over training to break through) but also my self image because I take out my frustration in the mirror sometimes. I know I put in the effort. I diagnose and overthink my whole system of weight loss. I dissect everything I am doing to the point of obsession and wonder why my scale isn't reflecting my effort. I read EVERY SINGLE article on why the scale may not be moving. Those weeks are the worst and while I keep going, the stress that this causes is sometimes unbearable. (And according to a few articles, may be the reason I am not losing weight. Vicious cycle).
So how do you stay positive during the weeks the scale decides it does not want to move? Realize that weight loss is not perfectly linear. Especially when you get closer to your goal weight. The pounds take more time and effort to get off. But mostly you have to put your full trust in the process. If you are putting in the work and eating correctly, the scale will move again. It is just a matter of time. I always tell myself, "the first 80 pounds came off, it is only a matter of time before the rest follows." This is after dissection and finding nothing wrong with my eating or exercise habits. And don't be too hard on yourself. Sometimes these things happen, and there is no point in beating up your self image because, as I've mentioned in a previous post, those two things should not correlate. It is disappointing but you are never going to get further if you don't keep trying. And you won't want to keep trying if you are beating yourself up, you need to pump yourself up instead. (That was really cheesy... I apologize.... Never-mind, I don't apologize. "Pump Up the Jams" is now in my head to back up that sentence).
Now patience isn't my strong suit, so I know that sometimes no matter how many positive things you tell yourself, it is still hard to see a light through the darkness. But even I know that at some point I should put faith in myself. I know what I am doing. I know when I am cheating and should not expect scale movement. I know when I am on point and if the scale doesn't move, then wait it out. So it is easy to regain a positive disposition when I remember to trust myself and what I am doing.
Friday, July 31, 2015
Health: One Year Fitaversary!
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I remember starting day one with this humongous goal ahead of me. It was overwhelming and I really thought I would never even get close to it. The amount of weight I needed to lose was scary. However, I determined not to think of the ultimate goal and just to take my weight loss 30 days at a time. All I had to do was get through a month and there was no way the weight wouldn't come off. So I took it one month at a time. I did the 30 day challenges for activity and tried my best to eat right. I honestly didn't weigh myself until 3 months deep and at that point I had lost 30 pounds. I was very excited. Yes my goal was still very far away, but not nearly as far as it had been 30 pounds ago.
Over the last year I have lost 80 pounds but I have gained a whole new perspective on life and health. I am only 20 pounds away from my goal now and thinking about changing it to 15 pounds. I am stronger than I have ever been. I can actually throw a decent punch, which I have never been able to do. I can see muscles that I never knew existed on me. I can fit into a clothing size that, except during that short spurt of being this weight in 2011, I haven't fit into since middle school. Most importantly I have grown to love the body I was given and appreciate all it does and will do for me.
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Thursday, July 16, 2015
Health: The Fear of Regaining
During the course of any lifestyle change, there is always the question of "will I fall back into my old lifestyle?". This question is scary for those who are losing weight. The fear of regaining is a very serious concern. Not only because it is easy to fall back into old habits, but because the statistics are against us. Most people that lose weight, gain it all back plus some over the next 5 years. It is a scary prospect to think that all the hard work you put in could be for nothing. I am sure people are tired of reading this sentence, but it truly boils down to a lifestyle change not a diet. That is the only way that a person can hope to sustain the new weight bracket they are in. But unfortunately the odds will always be against those that used to be overweight. It is easier for people who used to weigh more to put on weight because fat cells do not disappear, they just shrink. So it is easier for someone who already has those cells to refill them, than it is for someone to create those cells.
So how are you supposed to stay motivated when the odds are against you? How are you supposed to want to keep up all the hard work when this fear is constantly on your shoulder? I try to see it as extra motivation. Yes I messed up once before, I lost 50 lbs in college and gained 80. When I realized I had regained and that I was over my highest weight, I was truly at my lowest in spirits. I was extremely disappointed in myself.. I don't want to feel that way again. I also know that the embarrassment will be doubled if I let myself regain all over again. So, I learned from the mistakes and know what to do and what not to do now. I motivate myself by telling myself to not become the statistic. I don't want to demotivate others by regaining again, so why not become an exception to the rule instead of the norm. Sometimes, I even just choose to ignore it. So what if the odds aren't in my favor, I am doing this and I will be successful. There are no "maybes", it is a statement: I will succeed. The possibility of regain is there, but it doesn't define my current situation. Currently I am living a healthy life and I am succeeding. That is what counts.
I hear from friends and read on forums people who regained and are scared to start over. I look at it like this: you lost it once before, so you can do it again. Will it be harder? Yes. Will it be worth it? Even more so than the first time. Fear of something is not an excuse not to start something. I say this to myself as much as I write it for others to read. This is not fear of heights or a fear of clowns (people in clown costumes mostly... so scary), this is fear of living your life. Living your life as healthy as possible, because losing weight is not just about the aesthetics, it is about overall health. And when you let fear dictate your overall health, you let it dictate your life.
I hear from friends and read on forums people who regained and are scared to start over. I look at it like this: you lost it once before, so you can do it again. Will it be harder? Yes. Will it be worth it? Even more so than the first time. Fear of something is not an excuse not to start something. I say this to myself as much as I write it for others to read. This is not fear of heights or a fear of clowns (people in clown costumes mostly... so scary), this is fear of living your life. Living your life as healthy as possible, because losing weight is not just about the aesthetics, it is about overall health. And when you let fear dictate your overall health, you let it dictate your life.
Monday, June 29, 2015
Health: Clothes I *NEVER* Want to Have to Wear Again
During this weight loss journey I have had to go through tons of clothes. Some I was more than willing to get rid of when the time came and some I still miss terribly. When I was obese I started to really find my rhythm, style wise. I was finding out what sort of clothes I liked and the type of person I wanted to portray through clothes. I really started to create a wardrobe I loved. The problem was that a lot of the clothes I liked didn't fit me. And then when I started to lose weight, I have been losing my style for necessity. So now that I am getting closer to my goal weight, I am making a list of clothes/items I NEVER want to have to wear again.
1) Leggings as Pants
I know. I know. I KNOW! A lot of woman wear leggings as pants, a lot of woman love leggings as pants. When you have to wear leggings as pants because all your pants are too big and you are only 40 lbs deep into a 100 lb weight loss journey. Well, you start to despise leggings. I like pants, I like jeans, I like slacks. I want to wear those and not have to wear leggings. I don't mind leggings to work out, I don't mind leggings on cold days with boots and a dress. I do mind leggings every day because you have no pants that properly fit.
2) Plus Size Clothes
Don't get me wrong, as I mentioned my fashion stride really started when I was wearing plus size clothes. Technically, currently I am wearing a plus sized top because I don't have many shirts at the moment. Unfortunately though, the selection and style in the plus size section is not there. The clothes never tend to fit right and they always cost more. This is definitely more of a selection and price thing rather than a size thing.
3) Jeans that Sag in the Butt
Last week I got rid of my last pair of big pants. The weight in my butt went first because I naturally have nothing in the back. It is a very, very sad fact. So as soon as I started losing weight, my jeans started sagging in the butt. Every pair, all the time. Then as I got down further and further, I didn't know it was possible, but it got smaller again. The aforementioned last pair was a pair of jeggings in the size XL. It fit alright in the hips, but the butt looked like a diaper. I couldn't take it any longer, I broke down and bought some cheapo jeans from Wal-Mart.
4) Accent Belts
There is nothing wrong with an accent belt. However, when you are bigger you like to accentuate the smallest part of yourself. My waist was always a lot smaller than my hips, so I used to belts on almost all of my clothes. It always felt like a cop out, because I thought I didn't look "as big" if I had the belt showing my smallest part. I added them to everything, until I was completely tired of them. And right now I am having to add them to all my clothes again, because everything is too big. I want to wear the belt because I want to, not because I have to.
5) Empire Waist-ed Everything
This kind of relates to number four. A lot of plus sized clothes are made in the cinched at the waist form. Which is still flattering on my frame, but literally all my clothes. Everything tied or cinched in there or I belted it. As I mentioned it was my smallest part, so I tried to make sure that people could see I was small somewhere. Nothing against the style. I still like it, but I don't want every piece of clothing to be in that style anymore.
6) Granny Panties
They do not make cute underwear in large sizes. They do not make cute underwear in large sizes. You are left with only granny panties. My underwear were not cute and they were huge. Before I gained weight I only wore frilly girly panties. Giving those up because none fit anymore was the worst. And now in the interim, I don't want to waist money on undies that won't fit in a few months. So I'm still in the granny panties, but now the butt sags to the back of my knees. I have never felt more sexy in my life (please read the sarcasm oozing from that sentence).
These are just a few of the pieces/style of clothing that I never want to go back to wearing. A large amount of people that lose weight gain it back. I was unfortunately part of that statistic. But now that I am going down again, I plan on staying there. This is a list of inspiration for me to keep maintaining and staying healthy. Some may totally agree with this list, some may lynch me for it. But these are the things that I could not/cannot wait to stop wearing during my weight loss journey.
Friday, June 19, 2015
Health: You Don't Need to Pay to Lose Weight
How many times have we heard or given the excuse "I don't have the money to lose weight"? Meaning that the gym costs money, healthier food costs money, new clothes cost money. It's a common excuse, but it's just that... an excuse.
You don't need money to lose weight. It's a fact. That excuse is now null and void. If you are still using it, make a new excuse. I started at 260 and have lost over 70 pounds without spending money (Well sort of, new clothes did happen, but I budgeted and bought new clothes on the cheap). So I am about to give you my detailed guide (more of an outline) of how I lost weight without spending excess money. Debunking all the things you "need" to lose weight, one excuse at a time.
1) "I can't afford to go to a gym."
Then don't. You don't need a gym. You don't need equipment. Do you have a body? Then you have all the equipment you need. Youtube is overflowing with free workout videos. Trainers are on there posting 30 day workout plans, for free. If you don't have access to Youtube videos to follow, that's ok. I started with a 30 day PDF file with pictures. Workout plans provided by certified trainers are just a google search away. You don't need to pay gym fees, you don't need to pay trainer fees. There are many, many resources available online. Plus, if you are/were anything like me, I was so big that I was embarrassed to go to a gym with fit people. I felt like they were judging me. So being able to workout in the comfort of my own home, without other peoples eyes on me, that was the best.
Here is a list of free trainers that I've used and really enjoyed:
-Darebee ( www.darebee.com )
-Formerly Neila Rey. This website provides PDF and clickable 30 day to 90 day workouts. They have low impact for beginners up to high impact for the beasts. All the programs have options to start with the lowest intensity and work your way up to a higher intensity. I don't think any of the workouts require equipment, but if they do, they will tell you at the bottom. All you need is you bodyweight to start. Everything is free. This is the website I personally started with on my journey. I did the 30 days of Cardio Blast two months in a row. The first month I was on the lowest intensity the second month I was strong enough to move up to the highest. I saw tons of improvement, not just in weight dropping, but in building muscle. There are also meal plans, recipes, and more on the site. It is a great resource.
-Super Hero Fitness (www.youtube.com/user/superherofitnesstv)
-Keaira LaShae is one of the most entertaining and fun trainers I have found on the internet. Her workouts are simple, but fun and effective. She does a lot of dance based cardio, but she walks you through the steps. The plus side is, even if you aren't good at dancing (I'm not), you can still have fun and get a good workout with her videos. She has a few 30 day workout challenges where she gives you a list of her videos to workout with for a month. Every day is different and it gives a good mix of cardio and strength training throughout the week. I am on my 3rd 30 day workout routine with her. I sweat, I laugh, and I am sore with her videos. And the plus side is her advice, videos, and humor are all free.
-Joanna Soh (https://www.youtube.com/user/joannasohofficial)
- Another Youtube trainer. Joanna will kick your butt into shape. I haven't followed her videos on a regular basis. But every time I attempt even one of her videos (looking at you kickboxing), I am on the floor by the end and can't move the next day. She has tons of great advice videos and a few 30 day workout plans. She's spunky but tough and a pleasure to watch. Her website is full of free meal plans and great recipes.
There are sooooo many more if you just search for them. But these are the 3 I've personally tried and loved.
2) "Healthier food costs more money."
False. It is because you are trying to add your healthy food to your junk food. I made this mistake for the longest time. I thought that adding a few vegetables to my meal constituted eating healthier. Frozen vegetables are cheap. Kroger has bags of frozen veggies for a dollar. That is cheaper than your bag of chips. Chicken is cheaper than beef. A large pack of chicken at Kroger (if you can't tell, I live by a Kroger and shop there) is 8-13 dollars. It comes with 6 large chicken breasts. You can divide that into 6 or 12 (I cut them in half) meals. Divide them out, freeze the ones you aren't using immediately and you have a lot of meals on the cheap. Rice (brown or white) can be bought in bulk at your local Asian market (I go to 99 Ranch) for only 13-20 dollars. The bag should last you a REALLY long time.
I personally count calories. You don't need to buy Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig or whatever programs are out there just to have them tell you how many points to eat. Apps and websites like Spark People and MyFitnessPal are completely free (upgrades cost money, but you don't need them). I used Spark the first time I lost weight and lost 50 pounds. I've lost 40 or so pounds using MyFitnessPal this time around. Not saying one is better than the other, either one is pretty good. Mainly just depends on your preferences.
3) "New clothes cost money."
Can't really debunk this one. It's true, as you lose weight you will have to buy new clothes. But it's rewarding. When you fit into smaller sizes, when you move from the plus size section back into the misses, that's a good feeling. It shows that all the hard work has paid off. But when you lose massive amounts of weight in a short time (looking at you 70 lbs in 10 months), clothes stack up. But there are ways to get around this. Your interim clothes don't need to be expensive. I found stretch skinny jeans at Walmart for 8 dollars. Buy a few pairs and you'll be good for a couple of months. For my old t-shirts, I cut them up and used t-shirt glue to put them back together in a smaller size. I only use them for working out now, but hey I needed new workout clothes anyways. Find sales. Wet Seal has a ton of sales all the time. Shirts 5 for 20 on the regular. A lot of people swear by going to resale shops while they are losing weight. I know the resale shop by me has dollar bins. They put out bins of clothes where everything is a dollar. Yes you have to search, but you can get clothes for very cheap in the meantime.
The point I'm trying to make is that money should not be an excuse as to why not to lose weight. Yes it takes major motivation, yes it takes time, but it does not take money. Some people would say that doing it for free is harder. I think it's harder on me to spend my hard earned money on things I can get for free. I'd rather save that money and buy myself a nice wardrobe when I get to my goal weight. All the gym fees I avoided, that's cute new tops. All the money I saved when I shopped for healthier food options, those are new pants. And the new clothes I had to buy in the interim, those can go to charity and help someone else. I don't mind, it feels good to give back.
So ditch the excuse that you don't have the money to lose weight because it is not valid.
You don't need money to lose weight. It's a fact. That excuse is now null and void. If you are still using it, make a new excuse. I started at 260 and have lost over 70 pounds without spending money (Well sort of, new clothes did happen, but I budgeted and bought new clothes on the cheap). So I am about to give you my detailed guide (more of an outline) of how I lost weight without spending excess money. Debunking all the things you "need" to lose weight, one excuse at a time.
1) "I can't afford to go to a gym."
Then don't. You don't need a gym. You don't need equipment. Do you have a body? Then you have all the equipment you need. Youtube is overflowing with free workout videos. Trainers are on there posting 30 day workout plans, for free. If you don't have access to Youtube videos to follow, that's ok. I started with a 30 day PDF file with pictures. Workout plans provided by certified trainers are just a google search away. You don't need to pay gym fees, you don't need to pay trainer fees. There are many, many resources available online. Plus, if you are/were anything like me, I was so big that I was embarrassed to go to a gym with fit people. I felt like they were judging me. So being able to workout in the comfort of my own home, without other peoples eyes on me, that was the best.
Here is a list of free trainers that I've used and really enjoyed:
-Darebee ( www.darebee.com )
-Formerly Neila Rey. This website provides PDF and clickable 30 day to 90 day workouts. They have low impact for beginners up to high impact for the beasts. All the programs have options to start with the lowest intensity and work your way up to a higher intensity. I don't think any of the workouts require equipment, but if they do, they will tell you at the bottom. All you need is you bodyweight to start. Everything is free. This is the website I personally started with on my journey. I did the 30 days of Cardio Blast two months in a row. The first month I was on the lowest intensity the second month I was strong enough to move up to the highest. I saw tons of improvement, not just in weight dropping, but in building muscle. There are also meal plans, recipes, and more on the site. It is a great resource.
-Super Hero Fitness (www.youtube.com/user/superherofitnesstv)
-Keaira LaShae is one of the most entertaining and fun trainers I have found on the internet. Her workouts are simple, but fun and effective. She does a lot of dance based cardio, but she walks you through the steps. The plus side is, even if you aren't good at dancing (I'm not), you can still have fun and get a good workout with her videos. She has a few 30 day workout challenges where she gives you a list of her videos to workout with for a month. Every day is different and it gives a good mix of cardio and strength training throughout the week. I am on my 3rd 30 day workout routine with her. I sweat, I laugh, and I am sore with her videos. And the plus side is her advice, videos, and humor are all free.
-Joanna Soh (https://www.youtube.com/user/joannasohofficial)
- Another Youtube trainer. Joanna will kick your butt into shape. I haven't followed her videos on a regular basis. But every time I attempt even one of her videos (looking at you kickboxing), I am on the floor by the end and can't move the next day. She has tons of great advice videos and a few 30 day workout plans. She's spunky but tough and a pleasure to watch. Her website is full of free meal plans and great recipes.
There are sooooo many more if you just search for them. But these are the 3 I've personally tried and loved.
2) "Healthier food costs more money."
False. It is because you are trying to add your healthy food to your junk food. I made this mistake for the longest time. I thought that adding a few vegetables to my meal constituted eating healthier. Frozen vegetables are cheap. Kroger has bags of frozen veggies for a dollar. That is cheaper than your bag of chips. Chicken is cheaper than beef. A large pack of chicken at Kroger (if you can't tell, I live by a Kroger and shop there) is 8-13 dollars. It comes with 6 large chicken breasts. You can divide that into 6 or 12 (I cut them in half) meals. Divide them out, freeze the ones you aren't using immediately and you have a lot of meals on the cheap. Rice (brown or white) can be bought in bulk at your local Asian market (I go to 99 Ranch) for only 13-20 dollars. The bag should last you a REALLY long time.
I personally count calories. You don't need to buy Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig or whatever programs are out there just to have them tell you how many points to eat. Apps and websites like Spark People and MyFitnessPal are completely free (upgrades cost money, but you don't need them). I used Spark the first time I lost weight and lost 50 pounds. I've lost 40 or so pounds using MyFitnessPal this time around. Not saying one is better than the other, either one is pretty good. Mainly just depends on your preferences.
3) "New clothes cost money."
Can't really debunk this one. It's true, as you lose weight you will have to buy new clothes. But it's rewarding. When you fit into smaller sizes, when you move from the plus size section back into the misses, that's a good feeling. It shows that all the hard work has paid off. But when you lose massive amounts of weight in a short time (looking at you 70 lbs in 10 months), clothes stack up. But there are ways to get around this. Your interim clothes don't need to be expensive. I found stretch skinny jeans at Walmart for 8 dollars. Buy a few pairs and you'll be good for a couple of months. For my old t-shirts, I cut them up and used t-shirt glue to put them back together in a smaller size. I only use them for working out now, but hey I needed new workout clothes anyways. Find sales. Wet Seal has a ton of sales all the time. Shirts 5 for 20 on the regular. A lot of people swear by going to resale shops while they are losing weight. I know the resale shop by me has dollar bins. They put out bins of clothes where everything is a dollar. Yes you have to search, but you can get clothes for very cheap in the meantime.
The point I'm trying to make is that money should not be an excuse as to why not to lose weight. Yes it takes major motivation, yes it takes time, but it does not take money. Some people would say that doing it for free is harder. I think it's harder on me to spend my hard earned money on things I can get for free. I'd rather save that money and buy myself a nice wardrobe when I get to my goal weight. All the gym fees I avoided, that's cute new tops. All the money I saved when I shopped for healthier food options, those are new pants. And the new clothes I had to buy in the interim, those can go to charity and help someone else. I don't mind, it feels good to give back.
So ditch the excuse that you don't have the money to lose weight because it is not valid.
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