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Why not?! I assume you dont let the weights slam to the floor or together after each rep, so why do it on your last rep? I'd rather do 1 less rep or use a lighter weight than drop weights to the floor. Also, it is good lifting technique to be slow & controlled to prevent injury & it actually builds more muscle as by…

1 - guys who put their bags in lockers but then dont lock the lockers 2 - guys who dont use lockers & leave their bags lying around the changing room whilst they're working out 3 - guys who drop free weights to the floor after their last rep 4 - guys who stare at themselves all the time & pose into the mirrors admiring…

Ok, quick update for anyone interested: Since I started this thread 7 days ago, I have not had a single alcoholic drink. This is a milestone for me as it is the longest I've gone without some sort of alcohol since I was about 16 (so about 20 years). Its been relatively easy although the weekend was tough. I've been…

I understand where you're coming from as I also struggle to find motivation. A lot of people will suggest that setting goals will help but this may work for some people but not for others. You could easily set a goal, achieve it & feel no excitement or sense of achievment - hence no motivation. Or it might not matter to…

Thankyou. Tomorrow's goal is to go inside the gym (not just sit in the car park for 10 minutes then go home again, as sometimes happens) and to have no booze in the evening. This is going to be slow progress but I've got to start somewhere.

Not sure - I think I read that somewhere. Or maybe it was the other way around. Either way, total calories can get quite high when you add food and alcohol. Lunch or beer - it's why I don't have lunch on weekends. I've saught help from my doctor earlier this year. I had antidepressants which I stopped taking after 4 months…

I disagree with your interpretation of a very long thread of messages, some of which you've obviously not bothered to read. Yet I would encourage you to voice your opinion more often as I think you're funny.

[/quote] also..look into a milk thistle supplement. you liver will thank you! [/quote] Oh yeah - it's already part of my supplement regime!

[/quote] Exactly. I couldn't tell you how many nights I sat down with a book and a bottle of wine. Or cleaned my house. Or cooked supper, walk the dogs, watch tv, you name it, hell i've even drank and worked out. Its really just as simple as drinking a glass of water. So just "getting a hobby" or "reading a book" isn't…

That is how I used to be and how I want to get back to being. It's the 'exercise like crazy' bit I struggle with!

Yes it's real. Yes I'm 37. What's so hard to believe - I didn't think I was that unique...but now I feel special. I do read, dabble in photography, watch comedies on TV etc. That doesn't make it impossible to have a drink at the same time. Most people tend to drink whilst doing something else with their mind. My original…

Ahh I see. I'm not up on drug paraphernalia. I wouldn't even know where to get any, even if I wanted some!

I'm here because a year or so ago, I used the MFP app on my phone to track my calories. That lasted a few months. I'm here now on these forums to see what advice and help is available to increase motivation to be a bit more healthy. I do generally eat 3 meals a day - except on weekends when its 2 and I dont really eat…

What's wrong with sugar? Isn't it the alcohol that the problem?

[/quote] Get a vape [/quote] What's a vape?!

Some of my friends do, but I'll never touch the stuff. They've even almost forced it upon me but I've said no!

My whole life from the age of 15 has revolved around alcohol. So I dont have any non drinking friends or family. However, I do have some hilarious friends but I only see them in a drinking environment. I have tried going out socially & not drinking & I just dont like it. I find myself leaving very early & going home to…

You may think I'm bonkers saying this, but smoking is bad for you! No seriously, I draw the line at smoking. However.....hash cakes.........

I agree. Makes a lot of sense.

Its not a dare, but the point being.....if I'm addicted to alcohol & someone is addicted to exercise who then says, 'just stop drinking', I'm perfectly within my rights to return the (theoretical) challenge and say 'just stop exercising'. Its not the fact that one is healthier than the other but the fact that good habits…

This makes a lot of sense. Thankyou. Though to get rid of an unnatrual high, does that mean there are natural highs? (bearing in mind I dont seem to produce endorphins from things like exercise, sport etc.) You're right though, I would like to drink less but I dont plan my day around it. Take today for example. Had the day…

Well? You up for it or not?! I would rather have honest responses than smoke blown so trust me; i appreciate your honesty. All I'm trying to establish is ...... Can you practice what you preach? Its all very well saying, just do it, so I return the statement to you. You 'just do it'. Stop doing something that brings you…

Great advice there. Thankyou I'll try some of that. Cheers

Ok, so just dont go to the gym for 2 weeks. See if you can manage that. I bet it would drive you insane. But just do it.....or not do it, in this case, if its so easy! If you dont exercise for 2 weeks, I wont drink for 2 weeks. Lets see who wins!

Thankyou!

I'm not fishing for an arguement (some of you), I'm only fishing for helpful advice, case studies etc. And was wondering what most people did for 'a buzz'. As I've said, I dont get any buzz or excitement or entertainment from the gym but I go now & again when I feel I have to. I was pretty sure everyone had some sort of…

Yes, I've had tests & I have a slightly fatty liver & so me elevated something or other that is an indication of too much booze. One doctor said I had high blood pressure & another said it was fine. My doctor is aware of these results. I'm not scared of eating but I dont consider it a social event & I eat if I'm hungry but…

Surely everyone needs a buzz from something?

See, you'll find this funny (in a strange way!) But I do loads of work around the house, diy etc and my reward..........beer/wine. I go for a walk and theres beer. I see friends and its booze. And 6 days out of 7 is a good week. Most of the summer has been 7 days a week. I did have 5 days off the other week but then a golf…

I do drink at least 2 litres of water a day, but theres no buzz from that. Its just to keep my belly full so I dont have to eat. The thing with exercise though, it doesn't make me feel good. I do it out of necessity not for fun. Not for a buzz. I'm one of these people who don't get this so called release of endorphins…