Worked out for an hour again, I'm starting to get used to this new routine....
My nephew's going away party was today, so i did eat some cake and ice cream, but it was a small piece and a small scoop. Anything's fine, as long as it's in moderation, so I won't be eating cake or ice cream anytime soon.
I've notice little things, like clothes fitting better, not getting winded walking to the mailbox and back, easier to tie my shoes, all things pointing to bigger change just ahead! But its these little changes that keep me motivated from day to day.
I also noticed that doing an hour of moderate aerobics only burns about 400 cals! Which is less than a pound a week...It's much easier to just not eat those cals in the first place! So now i'm really thinking about the cals I'm consuming... is a slice of cheese worth it at 60 cals? or a squeeze of mayo at 50? or a can of soda at 100+? Now when I eat I'm making every cal count, converting it in my head and saying "that's an extra 12 mins on the treadmill... that's not worth it" It really has become a lifestyle change!
Way to go! But you can't let the kcal thing get to you.
ReplyDeleteResearch shows that physical activity is best for *health* benefits for the most part, not so much weight. Numerous studies have shown that those who increase their physical activity levels and fitness levels have decreased cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose, and feel better *independent* of weight changes. Decreasing kcal intake is usually the best way for weight loss. I can send you studies if you want them.
"Keep goin' till you can go no mo'" hahahahaha