I went through a period after my mother died where I was in a very dark place. I hid my feelings and hid from life. I gained around 30 pounds during this time and I felt awful about what I saw in the mirror, I started to close my eyes when I entered the bathroom and even began to stop wearing makeup and let my roots grow. I just didn't even care.
Long story short, after 2 years of trying every diet, not eating, feeling disgusted and not being able to fit into any of my clothes, I said enough is enough. Something had to give. SO.... One month ago I started my new diet and workout plan that works for me. I have lost 12 pounds so far and I feel amazing already.
I want to share this with you all because I am a pretty lazy inactive person and I really don't like to exercise or sweat for that matter. With that being said, I really feel like I finally found something that works for me and I hope it works for you.
This is what I did in order!!
I figured out where I want to lose the weight from, in my case it is my stomach, thighs, butt, flappy arms and a little toning won't hurt. I looked online for target area exercises that worked for me and wrote them down. You need to see where you stand in each area of exercise so you don't kill yourself. Example, I chose squats, (legs) sit-ups on my exercise ball, (belly) leg lifts and leg raises, (thighs and butt). I did as many as I could of each until it started to hurt, then I wrote the number or reps down. I made a list for each exercise and I do them daily for 3 days, then I move up 20 or 30 reps, sometimes more depending on what exercise. Repeat until you get to your target weight achieved and then modify it for 3 to 4 times a week to keep you moving. This will even motivate you to do more, I promise. The first 3 days I thought I was going to die but I kept going. By day 5 I was feeling great, drinking more water, eating less, no eating 4 hours before bed, lots of water and healthy snacks.
Here is my plan for an example.
Day 1-3 --- 50 squats, 30 sit ups, 25 leg lifts on each leg, 15 front leg raises.
Day 4-6 --- 75squats, 45 sit ups, 40 leg lifts, 25 front leg raises.
Day 7-10 -- 100 squats, 65 sit ups, 60 leg lifts, 35 front leg raises.
Day 11- present ---- 150 squats, 80sit ups, 80 leg lifts, 50 leg raises.
I do not like breakfast so I bought some Carnation instant breakfast to add to skim milk to at least get my vitamins. I know they say breakfast is the most important meal of the day so I try to compromise, lol. For lunch I have Tuna with mustard only or some kind of protein and fruits.
For dinner I eat whatever I want but I eat way smaller portions. This has worked for me and I hope it works for you. Comment if you have any questions and I'll get back to you asap.
