Trading drinking for exercise

cosmicbrut

Up until this past july my diet was simple. Drink however much you want. Eat however much you want. That all changed when I went to the doctor and found out my liver wasnt goin to take much more. I was given a choice quit drinking and lose weight or likely not see my 30th birthday. This was quite upsetting for the first couple weeks but I was losing weight (all water weight from drinking). I lost 30 pounds in the first three weeks and then leveled out at around five a week for the next few. I knew without exercise this weight loss wouldnt continue so i took up riding a bike for the first time in 15 years. Now Im up to riding over 5 hours and 70 miles a week. I also lowered my calorie intake to 1900 a day. When Istarted out I was at 320 pounds and now i weighed in at 252 today. Thats from july 17th to today. The goal is to get to 220 and im hoping to hit that in about 3 months. Its not perfect but its a good start.

AnnaPixie

Wow! That's great work! You should be proud :bigsmile:

Well done! :flowerforyou:

plainjoe81

WTG!

JoyceJoanne

GREAT WORK! Keep it up.

cosmicbrut

I wish i knew how to post before and after pics but they are in my profile

mrkristin

I'm happy for you. What did you Dr say? Are your test scores getting better?

JayneWilson1963

Wow, that is awesome. I quit drinking on July 4th. It was not an easy task, but one that I am very proud of. I feel much better and more focused now. Good luck on your continued journey. Feel free to add me as a friend; we can help motivate each other!

FemininGuns

This is so wonderful! Way to take your life and your health in your hands

I wish some of my family members would see the light without having the same warning for their doc in the future!

cosmicbrut

The doctor said im on the right track but to keep working. And my liver is on the mend looks Like everything is gonna work out ok but thanx for the support

FitJoani

wtg!

trashbird

i trying to get off the same boat

plainjoe81

Good job quitting the drinking!