If I Can Do It So Can You! How I Lost Weight.

I'm disabled and suffer from DDD (Degenerative Disk Disease), and Scoliosis. Needless to say, my back is messed up. I use a brace on my knee and sometimes I need to use a cane to walk but even with my disability I managed to do some exercise which consists mainly of stretches and walking. A little exercise and simple lifestyle choices is how I lost weight.

I've struggled losing weight for as long as I can remember. Nothing I tried worked. Two years ago I reached over 300 lbs in weight. I was going through a stage of depression which I'm sure was one of the reasons I was eating so much. On top of that, what I was eating wasn't the healthiest stuff other. 

* Cut Your Portions By Half

This was the hardest thing to do but I believe it's what helped the most and is the reason it's first on the list. Most of us over eat. By cutting your portions in half you will automatically be cutting your calories. Congratulations! By doing this simple step you've already lost calories which means less weight to work off. If you're still hungry after you've eaten half of what you normally eat, drink water and remind yourself that one eats to get nutrition not to feel full and remind yourself that your ass needs to lose weight. No eating after 7:00 pm. 

* Exercise  

Sad but true, yes you have to do some type of exercise. Remember, I'm disabled, I did it and so can you. I started by stretching out my arms and legs every morning. I did this and still do for about 15 mins. After my stretches I walk. At first, I started walking 10 minutes each morning. After about a week, I moved it up to 15 minutes, then 20 until now where I'm walking for an hour straight every morning. I started off at a real slow pace using my cane. I've since bought a treadmill which allows me to walk at a faster pace without the use of my cane. Best investment I ever made. I bought the treadmill new for $420 at Walmart but you can pick up a decent used one on Craigslist for less.

* Better Choices 

 Losing weight has a lot to do with the choices we make. First we have to choose to lose weight and stick to it. It's simple, choose in the morning to start it off with exercise. When you buy food or order food, choose wisely. Instead of red meat choose chicken. Quit putting mayo and salad dressing on everything and if you must, cut the amount by half. I stopped eating mayo and dairy products like milk and cheese. You can still eat pretty much whatever you want just don't over do it. Remember eat something but don't eat to get full. 

I have lost a lot of weight and still eat everything I want. You can do it to. Just remember that when you eat, you're not eating to feel full and exercise and try making better life choices on a daily basis. This will change your life and make you a happier person. It's a tough struggle, I know I've been there and I'm still struggling but I feel way better now and believe me, it's totally worth it!

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