I've got 99 (kg) problems but my weight loss ain't one
I hit a bit of a milestone today, I got under 100kg for the first time in 7 years, 7 months since I started logging my food properly and 8 months since I started taking my weight loss and fitness seriously. I am immensely proud of myself for sticking at it, after having failed to so many times before it became necessary. I have made so much progress since I started out on this journey and even just in the last month I can see significant changes to my shape.
Major Achievements since December 2016
Lost almost 17kg (37lbs)
Dropped a dress size
Visibly reduced a significant amount of body fat
Lost inches from my waist, hips, biceps & thighs
Increased my activity levels - now averaging over 90000 steps per week (more than double what I was previous walking)
Tried different workout types - weights, low impact cardio, HIIT, resistance bands, pilates and yoga
Started jogging using the C25K program I can now jog continuously at a moderate pace for 10 minutes.
Improved my nutrition - eating more protein and incorporating more fruit and vegetables in my diet. Overall I am more aware now of what I am eating and how it affects my hunger levels.
So I've made it this far and that in itself is great motivation to keep on, keeping on and set more goals:
Goals for 2017
July - Complete Marathon in a Month for Irish Cancer Society you can follow my progress here
August - Get at least 3 runs and 3 strength training sessions in per week
September - Be able to comfortably run 5km, to be down another 7kg/15lbs ideally
October - Be able to run 5km in 30 minutes
November - To start swimming once per week
December 2017/January 2018 - To hit my initial target of 85kg/187lbs and take a diet break over the festive period and re-evaluate my target weight.