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Don’t stop exercising but be aware it’s not a magic bullet. Diet is the most important component by far in my opinion.
Finding the right level of exercise without making yourself hungry to the point of craving lots of food is key.
I found 16:8 and limiting carbs really effective. Booze is an enemy. No two ways about it. It needs to be a treat.
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Exercise is great for losing weight, if you have the time to do the amount needed for it to be effective, and you can manage to not over eat afterwards. I was previously 80-81kg when I had the time to run 25-30 miles a week (which I estimated to be around 3-4000 kcals burned).
That was great, and I felt great, but I simply don’t have the time to fit that amount in any more!But I’d say for the vast majority of people (myself included) diet is what does most of the heavy lifting when shifting excess weight. Cutting carbs has honestly made things so much easier and I feel a lot better for it.
And while I enjoy a bit of booze, knowing how carby it is has definitely had me reducing my already small intake.I’d also say that being strict 90% of the time and allowing the occasional treat is feeling a lot more sustainable than trying to be super strict all the time. 3 months of low carb and I feel like I don’t need to stop any time soon, because I’ll have a pizza at the weekend if I really want one, rather than fantasising about it to the point I go mad then fall off the wagon completely!
After years of terrible habits, I’m finally learning how to moderate my diet, which feels super positive.
Nef
Currently weighing in at circa 102kg. I have goal of sub 95kg which is where I have spent most of my adult life. Weight gain due to prostatitis which has kept me off the bike for much of the pandemic.
I've pulled my runners on (which I don't particularly enjoy) and have kicked the school night booze which also becvame a lockdown thing.
all tips and encouragement gratefully received.