The greatest wealth is health.

Hey there, I'm Ginaya. I want this more than anything.

I am absolutely determined to do this healthily. No crash, fad, or extreme diets for me. This isn't a diet at all; this is a lifestyle.

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caloriesandcardio:

It’s not a difficult concept.

motiveweight:

The pain of being overweight is far worse than the pain of working out - Free weight loss motivation pictures from MotiveWeight.Blogspot.com

hell yeah i will.

readytobesuperfit:

Important to remember.

inspiremethin:

And exercise. :)

chasefear:

KEEPING A FOOD JOURNAL!
Take good notes. Yes, it may sound like a daunting task, but research has shown that people who keep a food journal lose more weight than people who don’t. You can keep track in a notebook or on a computer (excel spreadsheet)…which ever works better for you. While keeping tabs on what you eat, focus on when, where, why, what, and how much.
-When did you eat the food? (Also, keep an eye on the spacing between meals.) Typically, you’ll want to eat every 3-4 hours to keep your metabolism rolling. Not eating enough will throw your body into starvation mode, causing your body to cling to any fat cell that you may have.
-Where did you eat the food? Eat every meal at the kitchen/dining room table. You’ll be more aware of what is going into your body and you can thoroughly enjoy your meal and savor every bite. Watch out for these: in front of the computer, in front of the TV, in the car, etc. Use your judgement. What seems like a bad location to eat probably is.
-Why did you eat the food? Were you actually hungry? Were you bored, sad, depressed, or ate for any other reason not relating to physical hunger? This is a critical portion of your food journal. A lot of people eat when they are not hungry, so it’s very important to understand the reasoning behind your eating. Listen to your body.
-What did you eat? This is obviously the most vital part of your food journal. What did you put into your body? Also, you can try rating the food on a scale of 1-5, 1 being very unhealthy and 5 being very healthy. For instance: fried chicken - 1, vegetables - 5. If you notice a lot of low numbers, then you will realize that your diet isn’t very good, vice versa.
-How much did you eat? Did you eat 1 serving or 5 servings? Did you go back for seconds, thirds, etc.? Since it’s extremely easy to lose track, don’t forget to include the caloric content of each food/meal. Be sure to include the foods that are often overlooked, such as condiments and beverages. You can visit the Calorie King website if you are unsure of the numbers. Calculate the total amount of calories you’ve consumed at the end of each day.
Be honest with yourself. Don’t lie and say that you ate a salad when you really ate 3 donuts. Imagine that someone else will read your food journal. It will make you think twice about what you’re eating, correct?
Here are a few important numbers:
1,200 = Sedentary lifestyle caloric need. (THE BARE MINIMUM)
3,500 = 1 pound.
500 calorie deficit per day = a 1 pound weight loss per week.
If you’re having trouble figuring out how many calories you should be consuming, go here for assistance. If you’d like to calculate approximately how many calories you are burning with various exercises, go here.
You are all so much stronger than you realize or give yourself credit for. Keep your chins up because a life full of health and happiness is surely on its way. FEAR LESS, DO MORE.