What do you FOCUS on first? Diet or Exercise?
My weight has fluctuated through the years. I've had two children. My first one I had when I was 31. And twenty months later, I had the next one. So, I've had to work pretty hard to keep my waistline in check and have gained a lot of knowledge with what works and what doesn't.
Thankfully, health has always been a priority for me, but I LOVE to eat! In my early twenties, I thought I had pretty good genetics. So, I got away with just working out and not worrying about what I ate. But, as I saw my twenties coming to an end, that same scoop of ice cream I had in my early twenties started to have a different effect on me. Eventually, I had to face the inevitable fact that my metabolism was slowing down.
What I have come to realize is exercise alone CANNOT keep your belly trim. Here are the sad facts:
"A 30-minute power walk on flat ground burns about 120 calories. So, to burn off 1 pound of fat by walking, you'd have to hoof it for more than 2 hours a day."
With a 2 and a 3 year old, I really don't have the luxury to workout that long! I have found it easier to focus on what I eat. There are now many apps for you to download in order to keep track of your progress. My favorite is the "Lose It" app. When I need to buckle down, I track everything that goes into my mouth. At first, it is time consuming but the payoff is so worth it!
So start tracking! And I will go over the #1 thing to focus on in your diet on the next post!
