re: Anyone actively trying to lose weight?

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would really appreciatte if everyone just posted there...its the thread designated for this type of posting. keeps the board clean

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Maybe if it had a better thread title, posts like this would be put there. I assumed putthaforkdown was all about dieting only. I guess in my ignorance, I thought exercise would be off topic there even though it’s a huge player with actively trying to lose weight.

Maybe something like:

PUTTHEFORKDOWN - Weight loss Support and advice Thread

PUTTHEFORKDOWN - Daily Diet and Exercise Support and Advice

PUTTHEFORKDOWN - Current and Former Fatasses get in here

ha I changed it, just not to that

I've been trying, but haven't made progress in the weight department. I was only 178 when I started (5'-9" at 39 years old). I wanted to get down below 170, but the lowest I've got was 171. I've cut out a lot of alcohol and junk food, and been exercising 3 times a week with a mix of cardio and weights. I have gained a decent bit of muscle mass, so maybe that's why I haven't lost as much weight as far as raw numbers go. My wife is liking how I look and I feel better all around. I am interested to see how my blood work looks at my annual physical next month. They weren't so hot last year.

I recently have had two random people unprompted tell me I look like I lost weight. That was encouraging.

Any reasonably active male can lose 8-10 lbs just by changing what they drink, not necessarily what they eat.

Cut out ALL soda, sugar-loaded coffee, and Gatorade-type drinks. Replace with water. Lose weight.