Since starting my weight loss journey one month ago, I’ve lost -20.6 lbs. My weight loss seems to have slowed down just a bit, which is to be expected when incorporating regular exercise into the picture after so long (lactic acid, new muscles being used/built up, etc).
I’ve also been traveling the last few days and eating out at restaurants way too much than I feel comfortable with. I know that’s had an effect on this week’s weigh in numbers, for sure. Damage control time!
The first twenty pounds came off so quickly that I just have to remember to stay as determined as possible and not get frustrated when the scale is slow to budge.
What makes it easier for me, is again, noting how much BETTER I FEEL every day now than I did five weeks ago. I can feel myself getting stronger and smaller — but these things DO take time. I know I didn’t gain all the weight over night and neither will I be able to lose it that fast either!
Why & How to Make an Awesome Weight Loss Binder
- To keep you organized.
- Organization is really important to your weight loss success, believe it or not. You want to make sure you’ve got everything you need all in one easy to get to place.
- To help hold you accountable.
- Food journaling is VERY important, whether you’re following a certain weight loss program, counting calories, maintaining your desired weight, or on a different diet plan – you always want to make sure you log each and every thing that you put in your mouth. Be honest! You’re only cheating yourself.
- To keep you motivated and focused on your goals.
- One exercise that I really recommend is to make a list of every single thing you are looking forward to when you reach your goal weight.
- For example, I’m REALLY looking forward to buying a whole new wardrobe because nothing I own fits me anymore.
- To give you easy access to all the resources you need to succeed.
- I have my diet plan in my binder with me at all times. It’s literally my weight loss Bible so I need it handy. I’ve also taken digital photos of the important pages of my book and have them on my phone with me. This makes it easy when I’m at the store, grocery shopping, or in a restaurant to know what I can and cannot eat.
- In my weight loss binder, I also have my food diary section. I custom-made and printed myself out a template of my eating plan so I know what I’m supposed to have each and every day. The better you plan your food, the easier dieting is!
- It’s so easy for me to keep on track because I’m able to simply plug-in what I ate to fulfill my required daily servings of:
- protein
- veggies
- fruit
- starches
- snacks
- water consumption
- vitamins and supplements
- etc.
- Here’s my free food diary template to get you started with creating yours.
- To make you HAPPY (when you look at it).
- This one is SUPER important. Your weight loss binder is going to be your best friend throughout this process. Have fun with it! Enjoy the process.
- Splurge on a nice binder that makes you happy just by looking at it. I got mine at Target and absolutely love it. I take it with me where ever I go.
- This binder is a symbol of so many good things in your life. It’s a symbol of the hard work and commitment you’re putting in to your goals. It’s the embodiment of your journey. This binder should definitely make you smile whenever you see it or utilize it!
- To help you make good decisions.
- On my daily food diary sheets, I also track: my weight, my blood pressure, the date and number of day of my program it is, and what week I’m in.
- It’s super encouraging to be able to go back and see how far you’ve come and the progress you’re making on your weight loss journey. Just remember – KEEP GOING. You WILL get to where you want to be!
UP by Jawbone Fitness & Health Trackers
Another huge help to my weight loss plan and efforts is my UP by Jawbone activity tracker and app. Check for a full product review by Money Saving Parent here and special thanks to the MSP team for gifting me with this great little product!
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What I love about this tracker is that it’s a pedometer and sleep tracker all in one, plus more. One of the biggest challenges I’ve been dealing with is trying to sleep better and get more good rest. UP tracks your deep and light sleep levels, as well as how many times you wake up during the night.
It’s so fascinating and tells you a lot! The app is available for your iPhone and iPad. It presents the data with pretty, visually appealing charts.
My only complaint is it doesn’t track weight or allow you to set your weight loss goals as well as, its main competition, (the FitBit) seems to do
I highly recommend investing in one of these guys if you’re serious about learning more about your daily activity patterns. The goal of these products is to help you see how you’re doing so you can set goals and improve your daily life style.
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