Tools Of This Journey

I'm going to use this post to share the tools that I am using to help me lose the weight. So far, they have been working too!

First thing, and the biggest thing, is I use MyFitnessPal to help keep track of my calories in and out. It will give you a calorie limit based on your weight and how much you want to use (or even gain). It also tells you how many calories you should burn per day or week. I like it best because if I start craving something, I can look at it, then figure out how much exercise I need to do to be able to eat what I crave. It has helped me cut down on soda, as I was drinking 2+ 2 liters a day!!

The second thing, WALKING! I started walking around my neighborhood the week I started using MyFitnessPal and now, I'm able to walk further faster. I hadn't walked that much since I was a teen, no joke! 

Now to keep track of what I am losing (pounds and inches), I bought a scale from Walmart. It is rated up to 400 lbs and came with a FREE digital measuring tape! I was so excited about that. I however told myself that I'd measure every 2 weeks and weigh myself once a month. I'm not doing so good on that. I've been weighing myself every 2 days and sticking to the measuring LOL! However, my weight has been steadily going down, and I know that I won't get discouraged because I literally CANNOT afford too. If I want to be around for my kids (which I totally do), I have to keep at it.

The last resource I've been using is the internet in general. I've found blogs with healthy versions of delicious snacks that are otherwise fat and calorie laden! I haven't tried many yet but I will, like cupcakes with applesauce instead of sugar! I would have never thought of that!