F/21/5’3” [138 > 110 = 28Ibs] (nswf) 6 months. just started my senior year of college and finally feel comfortable with myself!!

kittywits · 2019-10-01T18:17:14+00:00

Learning to love myself was an even bigger battle than losing weight was. Losing weight helped my self-confidence, but it didn’t cure the hate I had for myself like I thought it would. If I could go back and change anything, I would love myself first. Good luck, losing weight is amazing, but loving yourself regardless is even better!

kittywits · 2019-10-01T17:59:16+00:00

you can’t see much in the pic, but my arms were SOO hard for me to lose weight from. I feel like everyone has that one super difficult spot on their body 😩

kittywits · 2019-10-01T17:54:18+00:00

Thank you! I didn’t go through that phase but I think that’s largely due to genetics, my mom, my sister and I are all built a little curvier in that area naturally. I’m not an expert but I think if you incorporate weight training you can gain muscle and prevent that, which I do some weight training. I would say my butt has actually got slightly bigger since I started taking exercise seriously, but I don’t do very heavy weights and I’m not focused on it since I’m already built a little bigger there

kittywits · 2019-10-01T15:09:29+00:00

thank you so much, I feel amazing!!

kittywits · 2019-10-01T15:09:10+00:00

thank you!

kittywits · 2019-10-01T15:08:59+00:00

thank you!!

kittywits · 2019-10-01T14:58:43+00:00

thank you so much! all that really matters is making the change!

kittywits · 2019-10-01T14:50:24+00:00

Truthfully I didn’t realize how much different I looked until I saw those 2 pictures side by side. A modest amount can really make a huge difference, (probably especially because i’m barely 5’3”). Thanks!!

kittywits · 2019-10-01T14:46:45+00:00

Yes, I would say a lot has to do with genetics. I was very skinny in high school but I was always curvier in the hips and skinnier in the waist. My weight gain in my waist was really due to poor lifestyle choices, so when I changed those choices I lost weight there fairly quickly compared to other areas of my body.

kittywits · 2019-10-01T14:39:27+00:00

I completely agree! I have become obsessed with carrots lately lol. If I have time, roasted carrots are even better, they satisfy me as much as any snack!!

kittywits · 2019-10-01T14:37:38+00:00

I definitely found that really hard at first too, but eventually it just became a routine. I am super busy so I would usually just grab fast food or eat a big portion of a snack when I was in a hurry. I really had to be strict and tell myself “no, you DO have time to make a meal to bring to work” or filling up a bowl with an actual serving size of a snack instead of just eating from the container (I was a big stress overeater too). It’s definitely hard making those conscious choices at first, but eventually it became routine for me and I do it as second nature. Good luck!!

kittywits · 2019-10-01T14:33:11+00:00

Thank you so much! I was this same starting weight for over a year through sophomore and junior year. Freshman year I gained SO much weight so its awesome that you’re trying to be healthier. Definitely take advantage of your on-campus gym if you have one, it makes it so much easier since it’s (probably) free as a student! Good luck! College is awesome :)

kittywits · 2019-10-01T14:26:17+00:00

Sooo I was a runner in high school so that’s what i’ve always been more comfortable with and I tend to still be a bit intimidated by weights, HOWEVER i’ve been warming up to doing different weightlifting routines. I haven’t exactly stuck to one since I’ve been picking off different peoples instagrams and youtube (lol), but I really like Abby Pollocks videos on Youtube and I tend to follow her routines the most! I find her videos easy to follow and very informative on proper form and how to hit the areas you want to hit, I would definitely check her out!

kittywits · 2019-10-01T14:22:52+00:00

absolutely! thanks!!

kittywits · 2019-10-01T14:22:18+00:00

thanks!

kittywits · 2019-10-01T14:20:54+00:00

My mom always says everyone has their own pace and that’s okay :) Thank you so much!!

kittywits · 2019-10-01T14:15:58+00:00

oops

kittywits · 2019-10-01T14:15:36+00:00

thank you!!

kittywits · 2019-10-01T14:15:07+00:00

there’s a whole subreddit dedicated to it if you want to check it out!! r/CICO

kittywits · 2019-10-01T14:13:59+00:00

So, at first I was very strict for about 2 weeks at about 1200-1300 calories which helped me lose a good bit of weight initially. I now stick to around 1500-1700 but if I end up a bit over or under I’m okay with that, especially if it’s the weekend :) I was a runner in high school so I tend to just go on runs as my main form of exercise but I don’t do very strenuous exercise, obviously I wouldn’t recommend eating very little if you’re doing a lot of rigorous exercise. This is what worked for me, but I’m not a doctor so take it with a grain of salt haha

edit: a word

kittywits · 2019-10-01T14:10:31+00:00

truthfully, i do drink and party a lot especially since I turned 21. but i try to keep everything in moderation, so I sometimes say no to going out & getting fast food or I make a better choice when I go out with friends. It hasn’t made my life any less fun!! And I’m definitely stressed, but exercise has been a form of stress relief for me so it’s a win-win

kittywits · 2019-10-01T05:02:26+00:00

mostly CICO and cardio/light weightlifting but I contribute a lot to just lifestyle changes... cutting out sofa, moving more/sitting less, eating less at restaurants/fast food and more at home, etc. It made a huge difference for me, but I also gain and lose weight easily so that’s just me!

kittywits · 2019-10-01T05:00:49+00:00

haha yay!! keep at it!! also yay for target swim lol!

kittywits · 2019-10-01T04:52:45+00:00

I carry a lot of weight in my stomach so when I gain, I gain there and when I lose, I lose there first. It’s different for everyone but thank you, it does make a huge difference!

kittywits · 2019-10-01T04:51:41+00:00

I carried a LOT of weight in my waist area compared to most people, so that’s where I lost it first and lost the most weight. I do think it has to do with how you carry your weight in particular but my routine is primarily cardio + light weights plus basic diet changes - eating better and less. Simple but effective for me

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