Losing weight can be difficult, but keeping it off can be even harder. A Reddit user, itisonlymidnight, has managed to do both. She lost 10 pounds over a year and a half and has successfully kept it off. In this article, we'll take a closer look at her journey.
Dietary Changes
Itisonlymidnight made several dietary changes in order to lose weight. She traded bread and rice for vegetables, turning sandwiches into lettuce wraps or salads. She grated cauliflower for rice and ate quinoa, sweet potatoes, or oatmeal for when she needed something carby. Her food came primarily from the produce, meat, and dairy aisles. She still enjoyed the occasional pie, doughnut, or cookie.
Sample Day
Itisonlymidnight shared a sample day of her meals:
Breakfast: 8 oz. Goat Kefir and 8 oz. Water Lunch: Smoked salmon, eggs, spinach, tomato avocado salad Dinner: Roasted chicken, grated cauliflower, asparagus Snacks: Apple with chevre and walnuts, almond butter and apples, carrots and cucumber slices with hummus, dark chocolate (80%), cheese with apples.
Exercise
Itisonlymidnight mentioned that she enjoyed the feeling of her "tail swinging" and usually shook it out after running so it would dry quicker. While she didn't mention any specific exercise routine, staying active is key to maintaining a healthy weight.
Losing weight and maintaining it is a journey that requires dedication and patience. Itisonlymidnight's story shows that it's possible to make sustainable changes to your diet and lifestyle. Try some of her dietary changes and find an exercise routine that works for you. With persistence and the right mindset, you too can achieve your weight goals.
