I have been really consistent with my exercise over the past few years - right now, I start with a short walk in the morning (usually around 20 minutes, sometimes longer). That way I've got some exercise in before doing anything else. I am trying to get strength training in 2 -3 days a week, I could do it today but my muscles have been bothering me a bit so I'll probably do it Friday instead (I did a strength workout on Monday). In the afternoons I also do other walking, maybe elliptical, etc. - I aim for between 300 and 500 calories burned most days. I find it so much easier to be accountable with my food by writing everything down, and I tend to hover most days around 1800 calories. I am so excited to be in the 160's, but I want to focus on the health and not just the weight (which can, and does, stall at times).
I don't think I'd written this, but I was so proud of myself the other day when we went out to eat. I had one roll, one cheese stick, 1 1/2 salads (my H doesn't like salad, so I get his) with just a slight bit of dressing, and I ordered chicken on skewers instead of steak. I still ate a bit much that day, but it was a mostly healthy eating day and I restrained myself at dinner and was still full!
Exercise for me is second nature now, thank goodness - definitely walking is. Today I'll be heading somewhere where I'll be getting a couple of hours of good walking this afternoon. Eating is getting better - loading up on fruits and veggies definitely has made me feel so much healthier. Good luck!
