more gym, less gin....

[CelticNate]

Hi there, I'm new (obviously) and really keen to lose about a stone in weight. Always been quite fit but the last year I've let things slide.

Quit smoking last October and joined a gym today. So now it's all about exercise and eating properly.... oh and a lot less beer!

All tips greatly appreciated

Cheers

Nate

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome to the forum

Very well done on quitting smoking, that takes really strength and perseverance, apply that to your weight and fitness and you soon see the results 😊

Like most things in life, what you put into the forum you will get out, so read a few posts and start chatting, joining in is key to creating the community atmosphere that is so helpful for weight loss. You will have been given links to our Pinned Posts in your Welcome message when you first joined (check your inbox) please read them carefully, especially the Welcome Newbies and the Security Post. This is a very busy forum with lots going on, I’ll tag you on our chat thread that has a list of all the activities, but feel free to ask if you have any questions 😊

Best Wishes in your weight loss journey

Indigo 😊

[CelticNate in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Thanks Indigo

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to CelticNate]

You’re very welcome 😊

[WestieMaltese Restart Nov 2023]

Hi Celtic Nate, welcome to the Forum. 'Less gin...' I can echo that. A few weeks of Doritos in the car (help with carsickness on mountain roads), plus 2-3 G&Ts at weekend, and I had put on 4lbs, still trying to shake that off four weeks later. So now I save the G&T for TGIF happy hour....better. Good luck with your goals!

[CelticNate in reply to WestieMaltese]

Yeah, it's so easily done isn't it... And the creeps up and you don't notice.

I think I struggle in the evening. Its too tempting to pop to the pub for a good natter and a pint, or pick up a bottle of vino on the way home

Today I have some grapefruit juice and celery... I hate celery 🤣🤣🤣

[WestieMaltese Restart Nov 2023 in reply to CelticNate]

Sounds like you're going from the sublime to the meticulous Must be something in between that will be yummier than that! Do you find that hot weather makes you less happy to drink? Here in Spain, we are happily glugging homemade iced tea, even with meals, as alchohol just makes us sleepier. Hope you can find some good alternatives...

[CelticNate in reply to WestieMaltese]

Oooh, iced tea sounds great idea! I'm chugging water and lime... Any ideas greatly appreciated

[WestieMaltese Restart Nov 2023 in reply to CelticNate]

It's so easy CelticNate, I just make a pot of tea, let it brew longer after I have a cup from it, add water to thin it a bit, then pour over ice and lemon all day!