This Woman Lost 12 Pounds in 10 Months With 9 Simple Daily Habits
Have you been struggling to lose weight and keep it off? According to one influencer, it may take committing to a few healthy habits to reach your weight loss goals. Emma Gilligan is a fitness trainer and wellness enthusiast who specializes in helping women lose weight in a sustainable way and keeping it off. In a new post, she opens up about her own weight loss. "This year has been a huge turning point," she says in the post, revealing that she lost over 12 pounds since the start of 2024 by making a few simple changes to her routine. Here is everything she did to get in shape.
She Focused on Healthy Eating
Emma explains that tackling the big picture with small habits enabled her to lose weight. "A lot of this was water retention & inflammation," she explains about the weight she was holding onto. By looking at her "gut health," she was able to change her diet. "Things I was consuming I thought were healthy were actually not," she writes in the post. "Focusing on eating foods to support me around my cycle, as well as a large focus on gut health," was a big part of her approach.
She Stopped Relying on "Convenience Products" and Got "Creative in the Kitchen"
"I found myself opting for lots of convenience products, e.g., protein bars for one, far too often, and they were messing with my gut health," she says. "Getting creative in the kitchen and opting mostly whole foods now has made a huge difference."
She Ran and Did More Cardio
She also shifted her approach to exercise. "My workouts haven't changed massively as I still exercise in a way I enjoy & listen to my body in different cycle phases to support it where it's needed," she says. "I have been running more & including more cardio this year." Why? "More so because I've been enjoying it, but I feel so much fitter than I have in a long time, which is a really good feeling."
She Also Moved in Lots of Other Ways
She also does a bunch of other exercises. "Moving my body in a way I enjoy" is important to her. This includes "lifting weights, running, barre, pilates, and yoga," she wrote in one of the slides.
And, She Walked
Emma also stresses the importance of walking, not only for the physical health benefits. "Daily walk for steps as well as sunlight and fresh air for my mental health," she revealed in one of the slides.
She Gets Enough Rest and Meditates
Emma also stresses the importance of self-care and allowing herself time to regenerate. "Making sure I get enough rest," she continues for both my body and mind, which includes things like sufficient sleep and meditation.
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She Hydrates
Hydration is also key. Emma makes sure to drink lots of water. "Drinking 2 to 3 liters of water every day to stay hydrated," she says in one of the slides.
She Takes a Balanced Approach
"Not being bloated and in pain all the time has made a world of difference to not only my physical health but my mental health too, " she writes. "After all, the gut & brain are linked. And I still have lots of balance, and nothing has been restricted. I've just found a better balance for me."
She Doesn't Focus on the Numbers
She also doesn't let the scale dictate her success. "Focusing on how I felt rather than the numbers and remembering that no matter how much the scales went down, my body would still be constantly changing, and that's more than okay" is key, she writes.
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She Feels Strong, Fit, and Healthy
"I feel strong, fit & healthy, and that is something the scale number will never show, but what is actually the most important thing," she writes at the end of her post. "Some of the things I've done could be started right away so you can end 2024 feeling your best & start the new year already 45 days ahead." And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.
