Yeah me!!!
Back in January, I decided to make more of an effort to lose weight and get into better shape. So far, I have lost 16.8 lbs. I am now considered overweight and not obese. Being short, like I am, can be a difficult thing. When you are taller, you can gain 5 or 10 lbs and look ok...for the most part. Anyway, I have to lose 25.2 lbs. to be within the normal weight range for my height. To reach my goal weight, I need to lose 33.2 lbs.I started using the gym at my school, where I'm a grad student. I go 5x/week. I use the elliptical each time I go and spend at least 45 min. excluding the cooldown. At most, I spend an hr. and 10 min on the elliptical (including the cooldown). On Mon., Wed., and Fri., I do some weightlifting/strength training.
I can tell that I have lost weight as well as inches around my waistline. Losing weight and exercising has been great. I feel better and I currently weigh less now than I did when I was 24. My goal weight would put me at ~5 to 8 lbs. lighter than I was when I got my undergraduate degree (back in 2003).
Yes, losing weight has the health benefits (mentally, emotionally, and physically), but I'm hoping that it will also make me more physically attractive to guys.
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Setting a goal is important and as you
realize, both diet and exercise are essential
to health. You CAN do it !