Post by @emilykight

10 unsexy things I did to go from 190lbs to 145lbs Everyone wants the hack but I don’t have one. I did boring things consistently for MONTHS 1. Ate the same breakfast and lunch every single day. Predictably means fewer decisions and easier grocery runs. 2. Went to bed instead of staying up scrolling. Sleep is the real weight loss hack. It controls your hunger the next day and makes sugar easier to say no to. 3. Stopped worrying about the gym and just walked. If I skipped the gym, I’m still moving my body. Something is always better than nothing. 4. Made a grocery list with my goals in mind. I plan out my meals and think of items that will fuel my body. I don’t buy things I’ll be tempted to snack on. 5. Ate 30g+ protein for breakfast. Essential for recovering after my workout and keeps me satiated all morning. 6. Ate 3 WHOLE meals every day. I’m not snacking on protein bars or protein shakes all day. Whole food focused, protein, carb, healthy fat and fiber. 7. No longer have “cheat days” as part of my week. It’s a 80/20 or 90/10 lifestyle. Stay consistent majority of the time and leave some flexibility for foods you enjoy. 8. Do the same workouts for weeks at a time. Following a structured workout program has completely changed my body composition. 9. I eat before I go. If there is an event or a party or an outing where I’m not sure what time we will eat or what they will be serving, I’ll eat before I leave the house. Control what you can control. 10. I track everything, even on the weekends. Not in an obsessive way, just to make sure I’m staying on track and fueling properly.