Thread by @Lvrd_debbie

Alright. Ladies and Gentlemen, sermon time 💪

https://twitter.com/Lvrd_debbie/status/1044977129170104320

First of all, I have to point out that I didn't do any extraordinary thing.

I was/am still too broke for surgery.

I didn't do any fad diets.

For the most part, I wasn't going to the gym.

Losing weight for me was 90% healthy eating and 10% exercise.
When I started this journey, I didn't have enough money to go to the gym and I didn't really know a lot of home routines so I had to make sure I was eating healthy.

I used to have a partly strict diet back then.

My meals comprised of mostly:

Oats
Sweet potato
Chicken breast
Beans
Unripe plantain
Weetabix
Skimmed milk
Fish
Eggs
Fruits
Vegetables

I stopped eating rice, noodles, bread and fried food.

I also stopped taking sugary drinks and soda.

I was never really a fan of eba/swallow so whenever I have to eat soup I take it with boiled sweet potato.

Consistency is very important. There were days when I was tempted to cheat, but I always make up for it somehow.

I tried to be active with at least 30 mins workout twice a day.

I was counting my calories with the "myfitnesspal" app. Doing a daily intake of about 1300 cals.

I didn't know a lot about nutrition like I do now but my novice self still made it work somehow.

Drinking a lot of water helps too.
Most mornings, I take lemon juice with warm water first thing (30mins) before brushing my teeth.

Most fruits have high water content but be careful with you portion cuz most of them contain sugar.

I've been training with weights for more than a year now and I can tell you that weight lifting does not make women look like men.

It's actually one of the most effective ways to burn fat after HIIT (High Intensity Training) that is.

Routines like squats and deadlift are super effective in building endurance and strength.

I currently work out at least 4 to 5 times every week. Most sessions last for about 2hrs.

I train my lower body at least twice a week and spread the other muscles across the remaining days.

And finally, if you're trying to build muscle, you'd need to eat (a lot)
Especially meals high in protein like chicken,fish,eggs,greek yoghurt...

If you have any questions. Please feel free to ask. Thanks