I've lost 28lbs and it's all because of you!

Hi, I've been following this sub for about a year now but this is my first post.

Last year I was 176lbs, for me I was big. I was classed as obese on the NHS BMI chart.

A bit of back story of why I started my weight loss journey:

It was 30°C in the UK, I knew I had put on weight but was in denial about it. I tried on some of my summer clothes to go out to see the in-laws. Nothing fit and I mean nothing, my skirts wouldn't zip, my tops were too tight. So I cried. I sobbed my heart out and stayed home because who wears baggy jumpers and jeans when it's 30°C? I didn't know it but this was the best day of my journey. It was the "I am officially ready" day. I'd tried before but failed every time.

I came to this sub for advice. And it's worked miracles. Now, I know 28lbs in a year is slow but I wanted to do it slow.

Here's the best tips I've discovered because of all of you:

1. High density vs low density foods.
2. Cut calories easily buy halving your dinner and replacing that half with salad, vegetables, fruit etc.
3. Walk, just walk.
4. Water is your best friend. Aim to drink 1 litre more than your recommended intake.
5. Weigh everyday, get to know your natural body fluctuations, don't be scared of the scale, you didn't gain 3lbs overnight.

Anyway thank you so much over the last year! I have 10lbs left to go and you guys will keep me motivated!

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