I used to be a pretty fit person, but as I got an office job and no longer am active, I've gained very noticeable weight. At the end of college I gained a pretty noticeable "beer belly" and... it makes sense. Up to that point I was either in a sport, walking a lot on college campus, or I had a job that required lifting and a lot of walking. My habit of drinking persisted after my frat days, and now I'm working an office job and moving significantly less. These last couple of years (especially after lock downs) my beer belly has evolved to more full-body fat. I had to get new clothing up a few sizes.
I keep telling myself I want to lose weight... I really do, but I just never have enough motivation and momentum to keep up on exercise and I don't find calorie tracking enjoyable. I try exercising but I get busy, and I don't enjoy it.
And worst of all, I love beer. I'm not willing to give it up. I like the real stuff too, like wheat beer, IPAs and other "heavier" beers. The low-calorie 'lite' stuff doesn't do the trick.
I have reduced drinking since I noticed my weight gain. I used to throw back dozens of bush lite a week, sometimes multiple times a week. But now I'm mostly just having a few on weekend nights, and maybe a few more when I'm chilling with my friends.
I know that a "beer belly" is real, and it certainly is showing on me. And I know that drinking tends to lead to impulsive decisions and for me that always leads to purchasing huge gluttonous meals late at night and eating way too much in one sitting.
But I seriously love going to have a few beers and thoroughly enjoying a big meal at a restaurant. I tried going a few weeks (several different times these last few years) cutting back on beer and food, but it really sucks and I hate it. It really dampens my daily life that I can't look forward to that and it makes enjoying the rest of life harder.
I need advice for weight loss, guys. I really want to lose this weight to have confidence at a beach, in pictures, or even just trying out new clothes. I have felt like a never ending cycle for years.
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