Originally Posted by
Neil_B
I think you are being too hard on yourself. Weight loss is the easy part. Maintaining is hard. You've not had practice doing it. Now you are getting it.
Besides, if I recall correctly, you've been through some major stress over the past year. That hasn't helped.
So, now that you are getting refocused, just "do do do what you done done done before."
I have had a stressful year with personal and health issues. I've also rode my bike a TON of miles.
Maintaining is hard, but I never did make it below about 197. I didn't reach my goal weight. I do have a much different lifestyle now than I did 18 months ago. If I can get the
intake issues sorted I'll make progress again.
Originally Posted by
punkncat
Have you considered trying to cut the beer?
Eating is one thing, and certainly should be controlled and watched, but beer...whole other thing. Liquid bread, super high in calories, sugars and really bad for your "gut watch".
I am drastically reducing it. I'm not going to give up certain things. Coffee (black), good beer (on occasion), and even pizza every once-in-a-great while. It's just a matter of frequency and portion size. If I give up consuming everything I like, I'd be miserable. Certain things I gave up and don't miss: soda, candy, etc.