How to lose the first five?
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Artemisia
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Well you've got to start somewhere..
What have you tried so far?
In my experience the fist few are the easiest.
I suggest reading up on bmr and calculating how much calories you need for your gender, height, age and activity level.
Also doing exercise is a good idea, especially cardio and weightlifting.
What have you tried so far?
In my experience the fist few are the easiest.
I suggest reading up on bmr and calculating how much calories you need for your gender, height, age and activity level.
Also doing exercise is a good idea, especially cardio and weightlifting.
Any quality sites where I can find my BMR?
My suggestion is to start slowly and with manageable changes that you can keep doing forever. Some of the things that I started with are drinking more water and then eliminating pop from my diet completely (just as an example - but it could be anything!) Also I find that behavioral goals work better than weight loss goals. I can say 'I will loose 5 lbs in 6 weeks' - but I can't really have complete control over that, so I fail and then get frustrated. Instead (now) I say - I will exercise 3 times this week for 30 minutes each time. That I have total control over - and if I do that consistently, I create a habit, a new life and a new me. The weight loss is a byproduct that I get from changing my lifestyle. I really struggled with learning this and it is still hard sometimes - but I find it way more successful and motivating!
annie-oakley
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i think diet is important for those first five. switch from sugar to truvia, eat on smaller plates, make sure if you're eating pasta that you fit it into a cup measure before serving. eliminating soda is a good idea... and eat leafy salad before eating your dinner/lunch to fill you up before you eat...
