If you're worrying that you have gained weight and want to cut back, I know how you feel. Back in the spring, I was struggling to finish my daily run and found some of my favorite baggy t-shirts weren't so baggy anymore. I decided to take action, because no-one else can do this for you. It's about taking responsibility for yourself and this is a good thing.
In my case, I weighed myself after a run which I found more gruelling that in the past. I found I weighed 160lbs, which is quite heavy for me. I put this gain down to working from home, instead of my previous job in town, to which I cycled each day. I'd also gotten too fond of cheese, eating it with meals once or twice a day, every week.
So, I set myself a goal to lose a stone in weight over the course of the summer. I took longer runs and cut right back on dairy products. I switched to oatmeal for breakfast instead of toast and preserves, and used vegetable oil for frying instead of regular oil. If I fancy a snack, I just eat a slice of lightly buttered wholemeal bread.
I weighed myself once a month, and no more. Over the next 4 months or so, I lost around 20lbs, and now weigh just under 140lbs, and I feel great! I can now run 3 miles in 21 minutes, and not 24.5 minutes as was the case in the spring. And if I can do it, anyone can do it.
You don't have to starve to lose weight.Take control of what you eat, and if you need a few tips, this YouTube film is a good place to start.
