After buying a watch as a gift to myself, I told a friend of mine that I would also start losing weight. That was 14 years ago. My friend had passed away and my watch needs to be refurbished. I’m still overweight.
Some nice development though. Beginning this last July I finally got down to business. Lost 12 pounds in about two months and so far I’m still able to keep this diminished weight of mine.
Now working on simply continuing, to chip away from my weight at a rate of one pound every two weeks and if I fail, then at the least to not gain back any of what I already lost.
It’s hard how I did it and I’m not sure if I can even recommend it since I don’t know if it’s safe. I combined intermittent-fasting and calorie counting.
I can’t strictly follow the do’s and don’t of these two dieting methods. I don’t have the discipline and the fortitude. And I am not exercising at all. But I plan to once I reach my goal.
What is working out quite well for me are these…
I fast 12 to 15 hours from whenever I had my last meal.
I drink only water or coffee.
I eat only vegetables, chicken and nuts.
Repeat daily as much as possible. And that’s it.
Btw, I also weigh myself every morning. Seeing the number go up and down serve as either inspiration or reminder to stay on the path.
In my case the weight scale really helps.