Hello from the UK!

tonytoo
tonytoo Posts: 307
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46, Male, office worker. 154ish pounds. 5'9"

I'm out to lose the love handles. 36 inch waist that I'd like to be 31 or 32.

I've never been a big eater, but in the past I've lived off full fat pepsi and chocolate, rather than eating proper food. Until I started this diet I'd never touched broccoli or red peppers.

I think the only reason I've never become overweight is that I walk a lot on my lunch break. A brisk 2 to 3 miles each work day. I've added 30 minutes a day on the elliptical to this now.

I made an arbitrary decision to cut out rice, pasta, bread and potatoes. I will probably add back potatoes and whole grain bread when I'm happy with my waistline.

I decided on low-carb simply because it felt right. I think that might change too when I'm happy with my waist.

My goal is in two parts. 1) slim down the waist. 2) bulk up slightly to around 175lbs and keep it there.

so.. hello!! :D

cheers!
Tony.

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  • writetomab
    writetomab Posts: 226
    Are you sure you are only 154lbs and 5ft 9in?? The reason I ask is I am only 5ft 8in and I weigh more than that and have a 32 waist and around 15% bodyfat. So if you are only 154lbs then I would be amazed if you are overweight at 5ft 9in.

    Welcome anyway and best of luck in achieving your goals!
  • tonytoo
    tonytoo Posts: 307
    Thanks!

    I'm 32 inch trousers, but the biggest part of my belly is 36 inches s, yes. My BF is currently around 18. I'm not overweight, my BMI has always been around 21, but I want to lose the love handles. :)
  • cherylatkwechanged
    cherylatkwechanged Posts: 479 Member
    Hi

    Welcome hope you have a fab journey I love this site and all the support my friends give me. Feel free to add if you want
  • charliemarie923
    charliemarie923 Posts: 275 Member
    Hi Im out to lose the handles too! haha . I am also from the UK , good old Birmingham to be exact lol Have you joined the UK group? That might offer you some extra support and encouragement.
    charlie
  • SpaceraiderPhil
    SpaceraiderPhil Posts: 32
    I'm a 44 year old male from the UK, feel free to add me if you want more buddies.
  • rene_sf
    rene_sf Posts: 10
    Hello from Texas!
  • tonytoo
    tonytoo Posts: 307
    Hello everyone! :D
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member

    I made an arbitrary decision to cut out rice, pasta, bread and potatoes. I will probably add back potatoes and whole grain bread when I'm happy with my waistline.


    Welcome to MFP.

    Choose something that you're going to do long term and stick with it.

    I'd suggest a reasonable calorie deficit coupled with a moderate amount of exercise.
  • markdavy1982
    markdavy1982 Posts: 109 Member
    Also from the uk and looking to lose my love handles. Feel free to add me.
  • tonytoo
    tonytoo Posts: 307
    Cheers! :)
  • rubywoo123
    rubywoo123 Posts: 80
    Hello everyone. I'm new here! Looking to loose around 10kg,from the UK too. feel free to add or message for support
    were all in this together xx
  • tonytoo
    tonytoo Posts: 307
    Hi Rubywoo!
  • kayl3igh88
    kayl3igh88 Posts: 428 Member
    Also from the uk and looking to lose my love handles. Feel free to add me.

    This! But I have a little more to lose than my love handles!
  • tonytoo
    tonytoo Posts: 307
    Thanks everyone! :D

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