Trollslayer
Outstanding Member
Good point about the sweet tooth, it is possible to wean yourself off with some effort.
Mate the day before you are going to go to the gym, pack your bag and leave it by the front door, in the way of the door, so you have to pick it up when you are leaving the house...Thought I'd posted that when I read it back Seems we're both in a similar position though I don't smoke. I've joined a gym which I will start from Monday but motivation is my biggest downfall so hoping having to go past the gym on the way to work and back will be enough to get me inside. Good luck and do keep us updated.
Make sure you aren't buying it in the first place. If you are in the supermarket buying crisps, then they will be in the house and you will eat them. If you are hungry do beans on toast or something. Too easy to go to the cupboard and open a packet of crisps/chocolate etc. Similar thing with beer. Have a drink at the weekend if you want, but avoid it when you can. Beer has a lot of calories and if you have a few, next you will be snacking.D) stop eating crap and get a decent diet going on
Make sure you aren't buying it in the first place. If you are in the supermarket buying crisps, then they will be in the house and you will eat them. If you are hungry do beans on toast or something. Too easy to go to the cupboard and open a packet of crisps/chocolate etc. Similar thing with beer. Have a drink at the weekend if you want, but avoid it when you can. Beer has a lot of calories and if you have a few, next you will be snacking.
Managed my first morning at the gym today. Did the 35min burn class. Figured in a room full of others there's less chance of me quitting early. Enjoyed it but my legs are like jelly now
Well done matey, great start! When is the next one?Managed my first morning at the gym today. Did the 35min burn class. Figured in a room full of others there's less chance of me quitting early. Enjoyed it but my legs are like jelly now
Booked in for Wed and Fri morning as long as my legs are still working in the morning.Well done matey, great start! When is the next one?
Oh boy aching all over this morning Struggled putting my socks on! How you getting on Ned?
I did well with brisk walks with the dog for a while but weight loss just levelled out. Not to much fun walking the streets at night during the winter, even the dog looks at me to say "do we have to go out in this". Been stuck at the same weight for weeks hence now trying the gym.
and do something that you can maintain long term, and also something that enjoy
* tho, any additional ad-hoc exercise will be of benefit, as it helps to get into that kind of mindset..
@Ned Senior How you getting on mate? Hope you've been sticking with the walks??
I've been using "my fitness pal" app to count calories which has been a real eye opener. Certainly makes you think when you can see what each meal adds up to. Worth trying out, it is free
I am (too) slowly moving from biscuits to fruit, nets etc. The fat and carbs in biscuits don't help.