Young Bostonians trying to lose weight and still maintain a social life...

abitungraceful

Ever since I graduated college I've been struggling to find a balance between partying with friends/all the great bars and restaurants in Boston and keeping up with me fitness and nutrition goals. I'd love to find people struggling with the same issue!

BrettWithPKU

I won't tell you that a party lifestyle and weight loss are mutually exclusive--they're not.

Other than the "calories-in-calories-out" thing that you surely already know about, I have two pieces of advice that are essential:

1. Cut back on the alcohol--hopefully your friends aren't the type who both (a) heavily drink and (b) EXPECT you to heavily drink with them;

2. Work out, every day if possible.

(This is not at all scientific, just my general advice.)

abitungraceful

Hey, thanks. I know in theory how to find the balance, I was able to lose 30+ lbs in college. But as a working adult it's a lot harder to schedule in the exercise that got me there (2 hours, 6-7 days a week) and there's just not as much of a support system. I'm hoping to find some people who are also looking for friends to keep them motivated and share the experience.

gothchiq

vodka in diet soda = lowest cal booze option.

mbryant322

Hey, fellow Bostonian here! its especially hard in the summer for me, with all the concerts and cook-outs. I just try to make healthier food choices whenever possible and exercise during the week. No excuses! I struggle here and there but being healthier, for me, is more important then "partying". Also, I got a fitbit, which helps me since I sit at a desk all day at work. Gets me motivated to want to walk more, and its a challenge I can do with my friends (since they also have a fitbit)

soldiergrl_101

abitungraceful wrote: »

Ever since I graduated college I've been struggling to find a balance between partying with friends/all the great bars and restaurants in Boston and keeping up with me fitness and nutrition goals. I'd love to find people struggling with the same issue!

I know how you feel I work in Kendal Square and there is just so much great food in Boston!

abitungraceful

I also work in Kendall Square! I keep getting sucked into cocktails and fried appetizers at State Park.