My 2-Month Weight Loss Journey: Getting Fit for the Bahamas & NYC!

Hey y’all,

As I focus on getting my personal life in order, I realized I have a work trip to the Bahamas in two months—and a fun trip to NYC two months after that! Naturally, I want to feel confident in beachwear, traveling, and rocking a swimsuit. So, it’s time to kickstart my fitness journey and lose 20 pounds in two months.

I’m sharing my game plan below to stay accountable and hopefully help anyone feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting weight loss advice out there.

For those who don’t know, I have Type 1 diabetes and PCOS, which means my body doesn’t always shed weight easily. But I’m determined to make progress, and I’ll be posting updates along the way to track my results. If you’re on a similar journey, let’s do this together—time is going to fly!

💪 8-Week Weight Loss Plan: Lose 20 lbs

🦶 Daily Step Goal: 12,000–15,000 Steps

Calories Burned: ~600–900 per day
Time Needed: ~90–120 minutes total
How to Hit It:

• Morning walk (30–45 min) → 5,000–6,000 steps

• Afternoon walk (20 min) → 3,000–4,000 steps

• Evening walk (20–30 min) → 3,000–5,000 steps

• Use stairs, park farther away, pace during calls.

🥗 Daily Meal Plan (~1,800–2,000 Calories)

🥣 Breakfast (400–500 cal)

• 2 scrambled eggs with spinach & feta + 1 slice whole-grain toast

• OR Greek yogurt + berries + chia seeds

• OR Protein smoothie (protein powder, banana, almond milk, spinach, PB)

🍗 Lunch (500–600 cal)

• Grilled chicken (or salmon) + quinoa + roasted veggies

• OR Turkey wrap with whole wheat tortilla, avocado, spinach, mustard

• OR Big salad with lean protein, chickpeas, nuts, & olive oil dressing

🍴 Dinner (500–600 cal)

• Baked salmon or chicken + roasted sweet potatoes & asparagus

• OR Stir-fry with shrimp, brown rice, and lots of veggies

• OR Turkey chili with beans & a side of avocado

🥑 Snacks (100–200 cal each, 2x per day)

• 1 boiled egg + handful of almonds

• String cheese + apple

• Hummus + baby carrots

• Cottage cheese with cinnamon & walnuts

🏋️ Strength Training (3x per week, optional but helpful!)

Boosts fat loss & tones muscle

• Squats, lunges, push-ups, dumbbell presses (30–40 min, 3x per week)

• Core work (planks, crunches) & stretching

💦 Hydration & Sleep (Critical for Fat Loss!)

✅ Water Goal: Half body weight in ounces (122 oz for you)
✅ Sleep Goal: 8–9 hours (you do best with 9!)

🔥 Summary of Your Daily Plan

✅ 12,000–15,000 steps per day (burns ~600–900 cal)
✅ Eat ~1,800–2,000 calories/day (500–650 cal deficit)
✅ Strength train 3x per week (optional but speeds fat loss)
✅ Drink lots of water & sleep well

Projected Weight Loss: ~2.5 lbs per week = 20 lbs in 8 weeks 🎉

What have you done that works for you?

Until next time,

Megan