My 30 Day Weight Loss Journey – Exercise by Level & Low Carb Meal Plan

It’s time. I was ready to embark on a new weight loss journey.

The moment is upon me that I have sat up, got out of bed and realized…… I’m out of shape and need a change.

I see people that are overweight get up and go through this amazing transformation and I get so proud for them. I really love seeing those amazing smiles of happiness when they’ve pushed and sweat and made it through over a line they’ve always wanted to reach. They lose 50, 75, 100 plus pounds! Amazing!!

But, I don’t often see the in-betweener like me. The ones that just need to lose about 30-ish pounds.

We’re not obese or extremely overweight, but we’re overweight.

We aren’t necessarily on the end of ridicule or “fat shame”, and truth be told, I feel bad even complaining about my weight when someone around me is heavier (which can be often the case).

Do I love my body? Sometimes yes, sometimes no, but I don’t have low self-esteem about my body – I just know I need to shed some weight to be happier in my body.

That’s what led me here and now.

I’m ready.

And as you know, no one can do this for you, you have to do it yourself.

So……beginning December 5th, 2022 come along with me during my 30-day weight loss journey using a low-carb meal plan and a new 1, 2, 3, 4 level exercising method that allows me to choose my own workout based on my energy status.

In this new 1234 exercise method, I will be starting at a level 1 – beginner mode because I’ve been extremely lethargic, depressed and overall lazy in the past years. Over the next 4 weeks I will increase the exercises from level 1 up to 4.

I’m also going to be on a very low-carb food plan staying under 20 carbs a day. I’ve done Keto (one of the 6 worst diets) in the past and it worked very well for me when I was strict on it. I actually lost 40 pounds before my wedding in a matter of 4 months. So, I will be using that type of eating method as a guide.

I will tell you how hard this will be for me as I’m also somewhere between a pescatarian, vegetarian and flexitarian.

<<What’s the difference between a pescatarian and a flexitarian? >>

A flexitarian is an eating style based mainly on plant or plant-based and very little meat and/or fish if any at all. This diet not only limits meat and animal products but also is limiting to highly processed foods, refined grains, and added sugar. Foods I also minimize daily are processed meats (bacon, sausage, bologna) and refined carbs (white bread, white rice, bagels, croissants).

So following a Keto-like diet means I need to eat a lot of meat which I’m not used to, hence not looking forward to doing…. but I know it works. I will be trying my best to work on a vegetarian-type style of Keto if I can and share the plan as I go.

My weight loss journey START DATE is December 5th, 2022.

I will be posting about my journey here and on my social media links for this site.

I hope you follow or even join me in this journey!

xx – Angie

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1. Pre-Plan (Meal) – this was one of the most crucial steps to success, planning out goals and meals were among the top 2

2. Goal Plan & Reward – know your start measurements and weight, plan smaller weight loss goals weekly, monthly and plan rewards for meeting those goals

3. Hydrate – water is not just a needed source for your body, but it will also help you eat less and feel better and…

• Regulates your body temperature
• Aids in digestion
• Helps to protect your joints
• Essential for rebuilding new blood cells
• Helps to detoxify the body
• Helps your skin look youthful

4. Know Your Body-  medically speaking, understand your health and adjust your exercise & dieting appropriately

5. Eat Fat-Fighting Foods – Certain foods have been medically linked to fat-fighting, such as:

• Apples
• Avocado (Guacamole)
• Beans
• Berries
• Cayenne Pepper
• Cinnamon
• Eggs
• Ginger
• Green Tea
• Greek Yogurt
• Grapefruit
• Grapes
• Hot Peppers
• Pears
• Pineapple
• Quinoa
• Salmon
• Sweet Potatoes
• Raisins
• Raw Green Vegetables
• Watermelon
• 100% Whole Wheat Bread

6. Avoid Processed Foods & Eat Clean – eating is almost 75% of the success of losing weight so eat fresh foods rather than processed foods

7. Limit Not Quit – losing weight isn’t about stopping eating, it’s about controlling overindulgences

8. Move Your Body More – Walk more, park farther away, take the stairs, and plan activities that include moving around

9. Exercise With Intention – beyond just moving, have an exercise plan, start at the right beginner level, and don’t burn yourself out or work out in pain

10. Get Sleep – use a gadget like the Fitbit or Apple Watch to monitor your sleep habits to improve sleeping habits

11. Allow for Cravings – Give yourself an “off” time or day and allow for special fun & enjoyable cheats

12. Get a Buddy – either by including a friend/family member or joining any online weight loss group to share successes and fails and get encouragement

13. Use Weight Management Apps – There are plenty of weight loss apps that can assist in your journey, such as CarbManger, MyFitnessPal, Health RX, and more

14. Seek Professional Insight – Ask your doctor what type of weight loss would be best for your body and discuss true goals

15. Add Supplements – adding protein supplements or shakes can help fight food urges, give your body needed additives as well as allow your body to feel fuller and longer

16. Body Appropriate Vitamins – relating to your doctor consultation, be sure to get your body’s measurements and medical numbers for cholesterol and other labs to determine deficiencies you could accommodate with vitamins or foods

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