I am learning to treat myself with compassion and understanding because I am the only one who knows my whole story
And only I know that it was through my brokenness that I found my humanity, my purpose and my drive. .
Be gracious, forgiving and loving with yourself. No one else knows your whole story but you. ❤❤❤
Background Information:
1. I lost 160 pounds in less than a year through natural weight lost (changing my eating habits and moving my body more) and consistently staying in a calorie deficit.
2. I calorie count. I eat between 1500-2000 calories when I am maintaining my weight. I eat 1200-1500 when I am actively trying to lose weight.
3. I don’t have a set meal plan. However, my meals usually consist of a lean protein (chicken, turkey, beans, etc) and tons of vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, bell pepper, green beans, Brussel sprouts, asparagus, spinach, cabbage, carrots, etc) everything else in moderation. I try to stick with 80% healthier options and 20% less nutritious options that I think of as my “fun foods.” ….4. I change my workouts all the time to fit my goals/lifestyle. I work out at home. Currently I am on the elliptical 5 days a week for 30-45 minutes. I do at home, full body, strength training, (mostly body weight exercises) 2-3 days a week. I do these exercises before I do my cardio. My strength training varies but usually includes: squats, hip thrusts, push-ups, sit ups, crunches, and a variety of other movements that I can do at home.
5. During the first six months of my weight loss I did not eat out and I did not drink my calories.
