Finding my feet

bricksNDmortar · 06-03-2022 12:50pm #1

So first timer here on the advice of my sister who reverts to Boards for all answers 😂😂

I am a 35 year old man, who has struggled with addiction issues over the last 14 years. I have been free from all substances the past 9 months and I’ve gained some weight.

I want to shift the weight and I’d like some direction, best way to address the weight gain. I.E jogging, Boxing or where to go best to address It I would love some direction off you guys here

Shield · 06-03-2022 12:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058236091/finding-my-feet

Try the couch to 5k running plan. If you can’t run just yet, walk it, build up the fitness where a few km of a walk is nothing, then go from there. You’ll feel great when you’ve achieved it:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/couch-to-5k-week-by-week/

bricksNDmortar · 06-03-2022 2:19pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118740456#Comment_118740456

Cheers Shield. I can do do slight running up at 14 stone when I should be 12ish need to push to get the weight off as it’s playing havoc with me mind.

Esse85 · 06-03-2022 2:49pm

Best way to shift the weight is placing more focus on what you eat and drink on a daily basis.

Until we know what you consume it's very difficult diagnose a solution.

Cill94 · 06-03-2022 4:26pm

Improve your diet and find a form of exercise you enjoy to supplement it. Fair play for getting clean.

bricksNDmortar · 06-03-2022 4:36pm

Yeah my diet is a disaster at present eating cause I feel like I’m grieving and it makes me feel better , while in work eating absolute crap too. It’s gonna be hard to break

Esse85 · 06-03-2022 4:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118741348#Comment_118741348

Only you can make the changes, if your serious about losing weight, that's the first place you need to start.

bricksNDmortar · 06-03-2022 6:27pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118741471#Comment_118741471

Would chicken and rice be a meal to consistently eat just to break the mould and clean up my diet

Esse85 · 06-03-2022 7:03pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118741970#Comment_118741970

Depends on the quantities your having and the type of chicken. Using it as a staple for dinner and adding green veg would be a good place to start. That answer is based on the vague information you've provided about yourself.

Black Sheep · 06-03-2022 8:47pm

I’ve known a few people through training who had addiction problems and they did well in a club type environment where there was a bit of a social scene with people to get to know, see at training etc.

You mention boxing, but could be running, badminton, CrossFit, powerlifting, golf, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu… I would try a few things or suss out what appeals to you more.

If you take Brazilian Jiu jitsu, a lot of clubs in larger cities are offering classes 6 days a week and maybe 4 times a day now.

Diet is undoubtedly perhaps the main factor rather than physical activity when it comes to weight loss but it’s not “either / or”.

And good for you btw.