The New Me (12 lbs lighter)

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I lost 12 lbs in the span of a month, with a goal of getting back to my ideal weight (185 lbs) by my 40th birthday this September.

For me, the motivation to lose weight was a direct result of my last physical check-up. Diabetes runs in my mom’s side of the family, and while I’m relieved that I am not diabetic – I was one tick shy of becoming one. The results from the physical were a real wake-up call for me to “get it in gear” and take my health more seriously.

How did I lose the weight?

Here’s what I did:

  • Eat more fruits and vegetables.
  • Cut back on dairy products like milk and cheese
  • Eat smaller portions and share an entrée with my wife when eating out
  • Exercise. (walking and cycling)
  • Limit beer consumption.

All of these things have really contributed to my weight loss.

Losing the weight has had a tremendous upside for me – I have more energy now, I feel lighter (no more gut), and (according to friends and family) – I look 10 years younger.

Weight loss is a process. It takes discipline. There are no “easy” cures. I’m very fortunate that my wife loves to make healthy meals for our family.

For me, weight loss boils down to:

  1. Eat right.
  2. Exercise.
  3. Stay focused.

185 lbs. – here I come!

-Krishna

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  • AdamReply
    August 15, 2012 at 6:12 am

    Good on you. Losing weight isn’t easy, but it is simple. Just doing like you did, lower caloric intake, and increase calories burned, is the best way to go about it. You don’t need special pills or supplements (one of which are ironically shown in an ad on this page). Hope you reach your goal.

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