Hello Steemit!
Brand new to the platform and am in love with the supportive community
Looking through the content and i see a lack of self improvement blogs. I am 24 years old and 480 pounds. (YIKES). This needs to change. I understand that diets are doomed to fail and i need a lifestyle change! I want to blog about it here to keep me accountable. My goal is to do a 5-8 mile hike in October, making small steps along the way in incremental changes to not burn me out and change my habits for good.
I have started with basic ideas several months ago such as cutting out craft beer, which at first was a struggle because nothing is better than a solid beer after a long day. Then i cut out soda unless it has liquor in it which i only have once a week. After starting to feel the effects of that alone i started with portion control, such as ditching the side of fries and finding a love for cooked spinach which can add flavor and nutrients to almost any dish.
I have forgone eating out as much and started to look up recipes to add variety to my plate. The money saved is going straight into a savings account for larger purchases and emergency funds.
Lastly i have made sure to get in at least 30 minutes of dedicated walking daily with a paltry work out set to acclimate me to physical activity again. I used to do wrestling, football, hikes, and other outdoor activities and want to be able do so again.
I don't aim to be skinny, i aim to be healthier. I will become more and more active throughout the year starting here. I would love to hear suggestions down below and look forward to hearing advice and encouragement from this vibrant community. Every journey starts somewhere and mine is already going and is just getting started!