Walking it Off

[Aviatorhi]

I don't frequent this part of the forum much... But another medical situation brought me here and I thought I'd share what's worked for me. Walking it off, but it takes time - two years ago during my annual physical I tipped the scales at 135 kg... That was a "breaking point" for me, since I just clicked and said "there's no way I'm doing 140"... I started walking, a lot, skip the baht bus, moto taxi, etc. walk everywhere you can. I also do one (moderately sized) meal a day*, sometimes two, and I DID NOT stop drinking. With time my 135 has become 95 with a goal of 85. While these aren't the best "dramatic weight loss" results I can attest to those who want to begin that it is a method which works and you do not bounce up and down. 

 

*One problem I noticed is I would often see food I like and just eat it because it's delicious. Instead now I have a list of food I like and simply cross off an item until the list is complete and start over, this way I don't succumb to "fear of missing out" on a delicious meal. 

 

I'm sure this isn't shocking news, but to those who are wanting to follow it and have reservations about it being effective, I can assure you it is. 

 

 

[lordgrinz]

Impressive! Losing 40kgs is definitely "dramatic weight loss", Great Job! Keep up the good work  

 

Like you, I freaked out when the doctor weighed me at 105kg, my goal is 90kg, then maybe 87kg now that I am older (55). My best weight to muscle when I was younger was just shy of 90kg. For now I am doing pushups and the exercise bike, and no eating/snacks after supper. Hoping to hit 95kg by year end. I need to get lighter before being able to add pullups into my routine.