Well, I'm not far off my goal - I have lost a lot of weight and I'm feeling... actually quite normal! So, that must have taken a lot of walking right? Not really. We all know that the only way to lose weight is to consume fewer calories than you use. So, if you can't drastically increase the calories you're burning, the only thing to do is reduce the calories you eat. ie, a calorie controlled diet.
I did think I was past diets and I find it increasingly difficult as each year passes, but it seemed everyone around me was losing weight and looking amazing. I was the only fatty left in the room, and that was all the motivation I needed. So, after returning from a family trip with my skinny sisters, I decided that 1300 calories a day and 3 runs a week was the way to go.
Of course it's difficult and I wish I could help those looking for motivation. All I can say is - be prepared to be hungry. There are days when I almost want to chew off my own arm, but if I fall off the diet then I'll just stay fat. It helps that I've done it before. I remember how it feels to be 'skinny' and to be running regularly. I felt amazing last time I did it and I am well on my way there again.
