Iwalkedaway Mon 17-Jun-19 21:27:24

I’ve just been reading another thread where lots of posters talk about how attractive they were when slimmer, as though being overweight is out of their control!



I definitely don’t want to come across as negative or patronising, but for the vast majority of people (excluding those with health needs, of course), weight is entirely within your control!



I’ve always been moderately slim, but in the last few years I’ve lost about 3 stone. At almost 40 I’m the smallest I’ve ever been! To achieve that I;



Got into yoga.

Eat less calories than I burn (monitored on fitness tracker)

Swim and weight train sometimes.

Drink less alcohol.

Will do random, ad hoc exercise through the day, squats whilst the stirring the food etc.



So many people seem sad about their weight gain on here, but it’s absolutely a choice! If you’re unhappy change it! It’s absolutely possible