How did I get this way?

jumpybeans

I think I may have the answer.

I always ate pretty much whatever I wanted, but in moderation. I stayed active (marginally). Things didn't bother me, I liked my job, I enjoyed doing things, etc.

I would say in the past eight months is when I saw the weight gain. Did I change what I ate? No, I just ate more of it (out of stress and boredom). I would sit at my desk at work and keep eating and eating because I was mad at the latest email to come through. I gave up going to the gym because when I got home from work, I just wanted to sit on the couch. I had no energy. I drank beer out of boredom and stress as well.

I am going to change all that. First of all, my job is not going to cause me an ounce of stress anymore. I won't let it. Secondly, my lunches will be eaten away from my desk. Thirdly, I will be active and won't use my stressful day as an excuse.

The only thing is, I don't want to give up the beer. I enjoy one or two a day. I honestly don't think that is something that will derail my weight loss plans if I stick with everything else.

kristen6350

You don't have to give up beer. I didn't and even though I may need to eat less food when I want my beer, you learn it's a balancing act.

I know how you feel, I've been there and it's a constant struggle to not fall back into that pattern. But once you wrap your mind around your goals, it's pretty easy to keep going. Good luck!

Liftng4Lis

You don't have to give up anything, as you can make it fit into your allotment.

healthygreek

Your workout will really help with alleviating your stress levels!

jumpybeans

Thanks everyone. I've been tracking my food now (along with exercise) and saw that I do have room for things I enjoy. I'm more mindful of what I'm putting into my body.

SlimEsq

jumpybeans wrote: »

The only thing is, I don't want to give up the beer. I enjoy one or two a day.

This is me to a T! I am a craft beer geek and love coming home to enjoy a beer after work. I was rapidly putting on pounds so I am down to drinking just on weekends now. I think moderation is key, like you said, but I also think it can be a major hurdle of extra calories too.

Good luck making the adjustments you need. Work can definitely get to you if you let it.

BoxerBrawler

Good for you for posting this. Ownership and accountability are key

callsitlikeiseeit

i go in stages with beer, but its pretty common for me to have one a day.

just account for it.

Gska17

Hi & welcome!

I didn't give up beer and arrived safely at my goal weight. I refused to give it up. I cut back during the week but weekends? Ha!