‐1.4 kg in Three Weeks

It has now been three weeks since I committed to a commuting diet for my health.

In the first week, I lost 0.2 kg. In the second week, I gained 0.2 kg back. Initially, my goal was to lose 3 kg, but now I find myself needing to lose 3.2 kg...

In the midst of this, I made plans to meet a friend next month whom I haven't seen in five years. I don't feel comfortable meeting them in my current state, and I would prefer to lose some weight before seeing them.

For nearly two weeks, I have focused on using my commute as my only form of exercise, which I have termed the "commuting diet." To gauge the amount of exercise I was getting, I started using a pedometer and calorie counter app on my smartphone. I found that I was walking approximately 7,000 steps and burning around 200 calories daily.

Therefore, I set a goal of 10,000 steps. If my commute didn’t suffice, I would take detours on my way home or walk around the house to reach 10,000 steps.

As a result, when I measured today at the end of the third week, I had lost 1.4 kg! Keeping records and making small adjustments to my routine might be beneficial.

Today is a cheat day. I enjoyed a cream puff with a strong coffee. I noticed a slight change in my behavior: I now do stretches or squats when I feel like it. My lazy time has  a little bit decreased compared to before.

By keeping records, I can monitor my activity levels, so even with a loose goal like mine, I can tell if I have been less active than the previous day. This motivates me to at least maintain the same level of activity as the day before. Of course, there are days when this is not possible, but I do what I can and accept that doing my best is sufficient, without stressing about it.

Maintaining the right mindset for dieting may be quite important.