Started Counting My Steps and Calories

@srhelmer (7029)
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
June 15, 2019 7:56am CST
So far (knock on wood) I haven't had any serious health issues. But, I could stand to lose about 30 pounds. And, after my dad passed away last week, I realized I should make much more of an effort to do so, partly to make sure my daughters, who just lost their grandfather, have me in their lives for as long as possible. I'm not disciplined enough to stick to a diet or join a gym. However, I can count calories and can keep track of my steps. So, I've basically been recording what I eat and making sure I have enough steps to burn off the food I am eating. It's working too. I'm already down a little more than 4 pounds. Of course, I'm going to have to figure out how to maintain this after the summer months. It's easy to get my steps in when it's warm outside. Not so easy when we are having sub-zero temperatures.
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@Emeraude (134)
• Italy
15 Jun 19
Congrats! I should also definitely start. For me, cutting sugary beverages and candy worked miracles.
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@srhelmer (7029)
• Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
15 Jun 19
My brother did that and, admittedly, I'd probably drop 20 pounds in a month if I did the same. But, I need my Mountain Dew so I'm opting to just work around it.
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@Emeraude (134)
• Italy
15 Jun 19
@srhelmer Perhaps just drinking a bit less could help? Good luck regardless!
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@Hannihar (129966)
• Israel
17 Jun 19
@srhelmer I can understand why you want to be around for your daughters. I am so sorry about your loss. All you have to do is start slowly by cutting things out of your life that are not good for you and slowly do more. That is great that you lost 4 pounds. The trick is to keep it off. Maybe do some exercises and also do some walking. Good luck.
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@kareng (56088)
• United States
15 Jun 19
That is awesome. I need to start tracking my steps again. I know they have increased with my mom here and having to keep an eye on her. Congrats on your commitment and sticking with it. I agree with you about the walking and frigid temperatures. Cold weather is not my thing.
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@Bhadine (594)
• Philippines
16 Jun 19
I have been suffering from obesity for years now. I have already started my diet program but losing some pounds is not a piece of cake. Still, I will try harder. After all, this is for my health..
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@didinedhia (8470)
• Algeria
15 Jun 19
Thats great .walking is really good for the bpdy
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@Seaone (27)
• Chengdu, China
16 Jun 19
Hope everything is good. To count everyday foot steps is very popular in China,too. we often use a mobile phone App to record it. it is said that a more than 3000 steps per day is very helpful to keep a healthy body.
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