If you're interested in any more suggestions, I can share what's been working for me.
1. The calories deficit explained above.
2. Cardio, cardio, cardio. I aim for 12K steps/day and hit 20K often. Most of them are done inside as I'm doing other chores - folding laundry, going through junk drawers, etc. I try to keep my pace around 4 - 4.5 MPH.
3. Strength training. I have 3-, 5-, and 7-lb dumbbells that I use for an assortment of upper body moves - bicep curls, hammer curls, overhead extensions, etc. And I do that while I'm marching in place! :)
4. Water. 64+ oz per day
5. Sleep. 6 to 7 hours per day minimum
6. Sodium. This is one of the hardest because there is too much sodium in EVERYTHING! I ate 2 oz of tortilla chips on the other day and was up almost a pound for 2 days. Argh! I eat to little processed food that it hits hard when I do eat it.
The other big thing is eating very little processed food and mostly fruits, veggies, and lean protein. :) Good luck!!
1. The calories deficit explained above.
2. Cardio, cardio, cardio. I aim for 12K steps/day and hit 20K often. Most of them are done inside as I'm doing other chores - folding laundry, going through junk drawers, etc. I try to keep my pace around 4 - 4.5 MPH.
3. Strength training. I have 3-, 5-, and 7-lb dumbbells that I use for an assortment of upper body moves - bicep curls, hammer curls, overhead extensions, etc. And I do that while I'm marching in place! :)
4. Water. 64+ oz per day
5. Sleep. 6 to 7 hours per day minimum
6. Sodium. This is one of the hardest because there is too much sodium in EVERYTHING! I ate 2 oz of tortilla chips on the other day and was up almost a pound for 2 days. Argh! I eat to little processed food that it hits hard when I do eat it.
The other big thing is eating very little processed food and mostly fruits, veggies, and lean protein. :) Good luck!!