Hope you find your path to sustainable weight loss.

I have grade 2 Spondylithesis and gained a bit of weight during lockdown. I used to be an ultra runner and found it difficult to cut back on the eating habits. Also work is quite challenging - long hours, many stakeholders and generation z!

I picked up drinking along the way - not an alcoholic, but enjoyed a drink each night to help relax and calm the nerves… excuse the pun. Throw a busy family and two fur babies in the mix and it’s all fun and games!

I’ve tried a personal trainer to mix in with Pilates, cycling and watching macros. I loss 3 kgs, reduced fat and gain muscle mass but aggregated my back again. So I will cut out weights again.

I just started to read the Fast 800 and will see if that can help me by increasing Pilates and swimming, cutting back on alcohol and snacks.

I am finding it difficult because running used to be my relief valve. I still haven’t found the alternative and it has been a challenging year mentally and emotionally…. I’ll continue to chip away and hopefully I find the right solution before Christmas!

Good luck!