Here I was, almost half-way through the 30-Day Challenge of working out 6 days a week, expecting the pounds to melt off. And yet, our physical results all but cemented the certainty that losing weight has more to do with the food you eat than any amount of exercise. We were aware of the science, but thought that if we had kept our diet at a constant and increased physical activity that we would experience some weight loss.
Well let me tell you, Hubby and I have had mixed results. Hubby’s weight has continued to decrease, albeit at a slow pace (a total of 5 lbs so far), while my weight has yo-yo’d around +/- 5 lbs. The centimeter/inches lost give us a little more to be hopeful about, but then again, we realize there’s a margin of error in our measurements. We can’t definitively say that we’re measuring identical areas every week. We’re in the ballpark of course, but the likelihood of the measuring tape laying across the same circumferences each time is doubtful. Still, the fact that our clothes fit the tiniest amount better provides some support that our bodies are changing.
More importantly, there’s greater evidence that those who lose 1 to 2 lbs each week are more likely to keep off the weight than those who experience rapid weight loss. With that in mind, there’s still 2 more weeks of this challenge left. Let’s also not forget that working out isn’t just for the physical benefits, but also mental health.
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