I'm just starting this program the worst part I think is giving up my wine ... iv got 2 stone I desperately want to lose ... its great to have support and il definitely stick to this with it ... I just came across this programme and printed off the 12 weeks I hope I can help anyone who needs it and vice versa x x
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Hi and welcome, Happyflower
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Hello and welcome Happyflower 😊
Hello Happyflower and welcome!
The think with alcohol is....
...it's addictive and becomes a bit of a habit
...alcohol consumption induces serious attacks of the munchies
...alcohol, however enjoyable... is "empty" calories
I used to love my glass of wine. Weirdly (perhaps hormonal - I'm coming up for 55 years old) I have gone right off the taste of red and white wine and only like prosecco! It just tastes bitter and awful. Something weird going on with my tastebuds!
However, I am only little (4ft 9") and sedentary because of disability. My calorie allowance to maintain is only 1,300 a day - 1,100 to continue losing. It's hard enough to stick to that without including any alcohol!
You can do this! There's no reason why you can't enjoy the odd glass of wine and include it within your daily calorie allowance - HOWEVER, in terms of calories, shorts are better - so perhaps time to swap to G&T or whatever other tipple you enjoy?
I'm 55 and 5foot 3 I'm in my 3rd night with out a wine I'm not just on about a glass ... I'm actually enjoying refreshing water and thinking about calories more ... thanks for replying and the encouragement you have given .. much appreciated x
Welcome Happyflower - this is a great support network and the more you contribute; the more you get back. Luckily I am not an alcohol fan, but enjoy the odd prosecco or cocktail. I have always preferred to eat my calories. Good luck this week.
Welcome.when i first started i felt the same but as you get into you get used to not having it.i used to drink lager and now changed to baracdi and diet coke. I even enjoy squash now as well.pocesco is lowish in calories so i enjoy a glass or two of that. You will easy lose weight on this diet and forum.its the best decision i have made.good luck xx
Thank you x
I have been impressed by the support on this website and wish you success. Perhaps we can support each other as I'm hoping to stop putting weight on and lose about a stone and a half.
You have a fab attitude.
Hi Anne ... firstly I wish you luck in this weight loss journey ... and if I can help I will .. having people on your side to encourage you along the way is a really big deal x x