Scaf
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OK, so I have been at it for a few weeks and making progress.Well I am a little late to this particular party but need to do something.
I am 60years old 6’3” tall and an embarrassing 17 stone.
My initial aim is to get down to 16 stone over the next 12 weeks and I started yesterday, but I am no gym bunny and have never been a runner so just sensible diet and exercise should do it.
- 10,000 steps per day walking
- 15 min HIT on my cross trainer
- 30 mins daily “body weight” training squats etc
- max 2000 calories per day
My main meals and lunches have never been a big problem, I am blessed with a wife who does not work and likes to cook, we eat very little processed food.
But when I am away from home I am a nightmare and make some very poor choices and drink far too much, and work takes me away twice a week.
So :-
- no booze Mon - Thursday
- cut down Friday - Sunday and make better choices, so a Gin & Slim instead of a pre dinner beer (or two).
- no pastry with my morning coffee
- taking lunch from home when I can
- one cappuccino a day
Last year I lost just over a stone but have put that back on and some, this year I must do better.
Wish me luck ……
I have lost 7 lbs and 1/2 “ off my waist so happy with that, still a long way to go though.
I am just eating less of my normal diet, but have cut right down on anything between meals and alcohol, using techniques like have a small lime and soda when I first get to the pub to quench my thirst so that my first pint lasts more than 60 seconds ! and am only visiting the pub twice a week for a set time.
I am exercising more ( mainly brisk walking) but have been out on the bike for an hour or so each weekend.
Next weekend I am away for city break so that will be a tad more challenging, will need to put in extra effort earlier in the week to try and compensate.
Onwards and upwards!