I never used to like exercise it seemed boring to
me. Why would you willingly work out for fun? It wasn't until I started
training with a trainer, that I realised how addictive exercise becomes. That
being said, although I was training hard my diet needed adjusting. I had always
thought if you exercised enough, you could eat what you like. I soon learnt that this was not true, I could not eat that large muffin and latte for breakfast or that
large chicken mayo baguette for lunch and still lose weight. In the beginning I was
disappointed, as I thought the whole point of exercise was to burn calories.
I read somewhere that
abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym. I am beginning to think this statement
is very true. So I made the decision to get my diet back on track, this didn't
mean eating just carrots and lettuce, it meant sticking to a healthy and manageable
eating plan. When I first started with the new plan, I was angry and in denial that
I could not eat whatever I felt like. I would see others eating things like chocolates
and burgers for lunch, and I was livid that I too could not indulge in these things.
A few days later I really thought about why I was so angry, it was not because
I craved the junk food, instead I felt frustrated that there was no quick fix
for weight loss.Fast forward to three weeks later and while I have a few
cheats on the weekend, I feel healthier and more energetic. Diet also plays a
large role in weight loss, our bodies need protein to help us burn off fat
while exercising. So if you are on a weight loss campaign like me, just
remember to take it one step at a time.
If you stick to a realistic eating plan that can be maintained, then the
weight will gradually fall off.
