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

abitungraceful
abitungraceful Posts: 7 Member
edited November 21 in Introduce Yourself
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!

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  • BrettWithPKU
    BrettWithPKU Posts: 575 Member
    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
    abitungraceful Posts: 7 Member
    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
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    vodka in diet soda = lowest cal booze option.
  • mbryant322
    mbryant322 Posts: 42 Member
    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
    soldiergrl_101 Posts: 2,205 Member
    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
    abitungraceful Posts: 7 Member
    I also work in Kendall Square! I keep getting sucked into cocktails and fried appetizers at State Park.
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