radioman Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I'm mostly a beer drinker, G&T's here and there on occasion. Just wondering if any of the quitters on the board can attribute weight loss to abstention, and to what degree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekong Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I'm mostly a beer drinker, G&T's here and there on occasion. Just wondering if any of the quitters on the board can attribute weight loss to abstention, and to what degree? The opposite, I have put weight on, not that I could afford to loose any I was a "Functioning Alcoholic" who used to forego meals for days on end and just get by on beer and spirits, now I have stopped drinking I am on 3 meals / day plus snacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I'm mostly a beer drinker, G&T's here and there on occasion. Just wondering if any of the quitters on the board can attribute weight loss to abstention, and to what degree? If I go for any length of time not drinking, (1~2 weeks) I lose 5 or so Kilos. If I decided to stop altogether I'd likely lose 10. As it is I've lost 7 Kg since I came to Laos, less fat in the food you know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radioman Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Since I quit the fags (smoking, not young boys!) I've put on about 10kG. The first 5kG probably did me good but the next 5kG I'd really prefer not to cart around. The problem is that I haven't really changed any other aspect of my behaviour, which is the difficult bit. I live on Thai food pretty much 100%, so not much to improve there in fat reduction I guess. Exercise is likely a key element I need to improve. Doc suggest no running or jogging because of a degenerative vertebrae problem,and absolutely no golf or twisting type actions. Swimming is good but I'm the proverbial lead boot, possibly rowing and a few similar activity styles might work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Walk a lot, Som Tam with every meal, that's what I'm up to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldFun Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 biking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pai mei Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Towards the twilight of his career Elvis Presley was embarrassed by the weight he'd put on, but didn't have time to employ an exercise routine. He was however able to compensate by exercising vicariously, watching videos of women doing aerobics. Seems reasonable. (btw, that wasn't made up bs). On a serious note - walking. Get some good headphones and get to know the city/country around you. It's a beautiful thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radioman Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 The cycling might work, less so the walking as that transmits jolts through the legs to the spine. Time to drag the two wheeler out. Farkin hot in BKK though, maybe need an indoor cycling exerciser, safer too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgianBoy Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 a hometrainer is perfect for BKK ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radioman Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 a hometrainer is perfect for BKK ! Yes, and she wants other exercise as well! But of course it's not a one off cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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