Re: Okay, I'll be honest...
Reha,
When you get back into the routine after a long time, you're going to have some slip ups in beginning, it's only natural. That's what I've experienced. It takes time in turning working out and eating healthy from a temporary phase to a lifestyle. To maintain your ideal weight, you have to maintain healthy habits, otherwise you'll gain those pounds that you lost. You'll have days when you'll pig out. But as long as you lead an active life, you'll burn it off.
A few years ago, I got into this exercise routine where I would go jogging 4 times a week. And on the days I wasn't jogging, I did oblique crunches, step-ups, and arm weights. And within 2 months, I toned myself up really nicely. My tummy was nice and toned. And there were days that I slipped up, but I kept myself active. If I felt too tired to go jogging, I turned on the tv and lifted arm weights or did crunches while watching commercials or whenever I had some free time. And I ate apples every day because they are known to help with weight loss. They keep you full for about 4 hours, I think. And they provide you the energy to exercise as well as vitamins and antioxidants.
And for snacks, I had pretzels or nuts or fruits. I loaded up on water. And instead of having roti for lunch and dinner, I limited it to only once a day. And I had salad for lunch. You slip up some days, but you just keep going. I had read that people who exercise more eventually start feeling less hungry. And I noticed that as I became more regular with exercise, I felt less hungry. And when you exercise, you sleep better at night. The reason why I've gained weight is because I'm sleeping late and getting up late and that is known to trigger weight gain. So, I'm working on sleeping early and exercising regularly. I didn't go jogging today cuz it's freezing outside, but tomorrow I'll get started with arm weights and crunches.
It takes time. But we'll get there. At least you're getting a real intense work out compared to me. So, you're on the right track, girl!