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FippertyGibbett · 24/10/2020 07:51

Unfortunately I’ve reached the age where weight just doesn’t come off any more. I’ve developed a belly that didn’t used to be there.
I do exercise, an hour of cardio type every week and 60 mins of walking most days.
Unfortunately I love my food and get hangry if I’m not fed !
So are there any tips you can offer to help me lose weight but still feel satisfied ?
I know that I need to change the way I eat for the rest of my life.
Thanks.

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JinglingHellsBells · 24/10/2020 08:02

The only thing that works for me is less food overall and especially hardly any carbs. So I'll rarely eat bread, (no more than 2 slices a day) pasta, pastry, cakes, biscuits, sweets, and have just small portions of brown rice or potatoes. Typical day is eggs or porridge or yoghurt/ fruit, then homemade soup or salad and some kind of protein with it for lunch, then dinner is fish, chicken, lean meat, at least 3 veg, fruit, yoghurt. Exercise alone won't make you lose weight unless you are seriously working out daily .

WouldBeGood · 24/10/2020 16:07

I’ve just started calorie counting: it’s actually surprising how much you can eat and focuses the mind recording everything!

I’m not obsessive about it as o like a glass of wine and sometimes can’t be arsed, but it’s really stopped me eating for the sake of it.

I’ve also gone back to proper exercise. Two weights sessions a week; two boxing classes; C25K and yoga once a week.

Really hoping to see results as I’m fed up of this massive belly.

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