If you are "playing" Weight Watchers, you know what I mean!
I started Weight Watchers 7 weeks ago, for medical reasons. When you start the programme, they give you a first weight loss goal to achieve in your own time frame. This goal is usually 5% of your initial weight. When you achieve it, you have another one (10%), and then it's the ultimate goal.
I have achieved my 5% goal this weekend. It feels incredible! What's even better is that I'm not too far from my 10% goal either! My weight loss has been really steady, nothing too drastic. Which is better, as I know I am having an healthier lifestyle, and changing my bad habits for good ones instead of just following fad diets.
Here are a few things that helped me so far:
- I have reduced the amount of coffee and tea I consumed. I now drink more green tea.
- Walking. I have never been a sporty girl, so for me to just decide to go crazy on fitness is unrealistic. But I always enjoyed walking. I can go for hours and I don't get bored.
- Chromium tablets. I have taken those years ago to curb my sugar (read chocolate) cravings and it was effective. I don't know why I stopped. But I just started again and I don't feel the need for chocolate or sweets.
- Oatmeal. I always loved oatmeal, but I didn't like to clean the pan after each use. Now I just put the kettle on, pour hot water in the bowl, put a little milk. It tastes the same to me. I used to see a difference between oatmeal made with water vs made with milk, but now it's fine. So that means no more pan to clean in the morning!
- Dance classes. I have tried a few different ones, but the one I stick to is Street Jazz. I like how we have a warming period, workout, then we practice the steps and then the choregraphy. My teacher is really good, he knows I'm not a dancer, but he still pushes me out of my comfort zone (and still be encouraging).
Are you also trying to lose weight? Or just to have a general healthier lifestyle? Let me know your tips!
