So my current ring size is a UK S. My old ring size at bmi 25-27 was an L, which I plan to be when I propose to my girlfriend! I've got it on the larger side as it will give me some flexibility with maintenance, and I can always buy attachments to size it down if my weight fluctuates, instead of paying a lot to size it up!
This is my only goal for the forseeable future. No body shaming, no hating myself into thinness. I'm happy with my appearance and I am loved as I am, but it's hard to move and function in my body these days. Focusing on my engagement ring being a set size to keep me accountable, instead of how sick/disabled I am, is the most positive and joyful motivation I could have to guide me through this journey
Since I'm planning for lifelong positive changes, for my health, I'm not going to be über strict about my calorie limit or food choices. Small and sustainable changes are the way to go. As long as I'm in the region of 1200-1500cal most days of each week, and I've managed to have 3 meals and 3 snacks at regular intervals through the day, that's all I want. My goal is to work my way up to consistently meeting those targets by the end of September, then reassess from there
Start date: Monday 14th August 2023
Start weight: 208.2lb, bmi 41.4
Engagement goal weight: 132lb, bmi 26.3
Maintenance goal weight: 98-110.5lb, bmi 19.5-22
Day 1 calorie intake: 1413cal
Meals: 2
Snacks: 2
This is my only goal for the forseeable future. No body shaming, no hating myself into thinness. I'm happy with my appearance and I am loved as I am, but it's hard to move and function in my body these days. Focusing on my engagement ring being a set size to keep me accountable, instead of how sick/disabled I am, is the most positive and joyful motivation I could have to guide me through this journey
Since I'm planning for lifelong positive changes, for my health, I'm not going to be über strict about my calorie limit or food choices. Small and sustainable changes are the way to go. As long as I'm in the region of 1200-1500cal most days of each week, and I've managed to have 3 meals and 3 snacks at regular intervals through the day, that's all I want. My goal is to work my way up to consistently meeting those targets by the end of September, then reassess from there
Start date: Monday 14th August 2023
Start weight: 208.2lb, bmi 41.4
Engagement goal weight: 132lb, bmi 26.3
Maintenance goal weight: 98-110.5lb, bmi 19.5-22
Day 1 calorie intake: 1413cal
Meals: 2
Snacks: 2