Guidelines - lose approximately 2 lbs/week (which is reasonable, healthy, and obtainable) I know some weeks will be harder then others. The wedding is 17 weeks away, and I'm making 20 lbs my goal (with a stretch goal of 30), so as long as I can maintain the 2lbs/week I should definitely hit it!
I will allow myself 1 cheat day per week if something is going on (Tailgating for a football game, my bday, xmas, etc) However during that cheat day I will try my best to not over do it just because it's my "cheat day".
- I will only drink alcohol on my "cheat day" for the week.
- I will do some form of physical activity at least 3 times a week, either run or ride my bike, since I cancelled my gym membership I dont have too many options.
- I am signing up for a boot camp for the month of November since I bought a Groupon that expires on November 4th, so Boot Camp can count as one of my work out days as well.
- I will try to eat mostly high protein and low carbs (unless the carbs are fruits and veggies), and stick to around 1000 calories a day for the days I don't work out and will allow myself to go up to 1300 calories a day for the days I do work out.
- I will try to drink at least 2 liters of water a day, I know it should be more but I know I only drink about 1 now, so baby steps :)
In 2009 I lost 30 lbs, I've gained about 15-20 back depending on the day. I know I can do this since I've done it before, and I know the wedding dress in my closet should be inspiration enough, but for some reason I haven't been able to stop eating bad and have had no motivation to work out, and with the wedding 4 months away and the invites going out this week (yes, we know it's crazy early), it's GO TIME! No excuses!!! Wish me luck and send on some inspiration!!
You can do this!
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