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Starting the 12 week weight loss today...

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Saw myself in a window yesterday morning and its not nice. I'm about 4 stone overweight, but today is the start of a new me. Anyone else starting today?

Sue

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missylissy79

Hi Sue! I'm starting today too! Let's take it a day at a time and support each other!! Are you planning on doing exercise as well as dieting? I need to psyche myself up to do an hour's exercise today...

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suecaswell in reply to missylissy79

Hi Missylissy79, Hope your first day went well, mine did. Walked the dog for about 45 minutes, which I do everyday anyway, but I walked quick and really got my heart beating faster! I joined a zumba class in October and its the only exercise class I really enjoy, I dance around feeling like an uncoordinated idiot but its such fun, I really recommend it if you don't enjoy exercise.

Sue

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ZestHealthy BMI

Hi Sue,

I'm not starting today, but I just wanted to wish you the best with starting the plan. Are you doing the NHS 12 week structured plan? I know people do different things, but I think it's a good plan and has some great advice.

Wishing you a good week ahead.

Lowcal :-)

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suecaswell in reply to Zest

Hi Lowcal, thank you. yes I'm doing the NHS 12 week plan. I'm not very good at sticking to diets but, at the moment, I'm every motivated! Hows yours going?

Sue

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ZestHealthy BMI in reply to suecaswell

Hi Sue,

I had a chest infection in February, so ended up 'comfort eating' a bit then, and put on about half a stone, so trying to get that off again now to get back on track.

What I like about the NHS plan is that it seems more like an eating plan you can stick to for life, rather than a strict diet plan. I hope you'll find it easier than you anticipate. You sound very motivated, and I think that's half the battle.

Hope you have a great week.

Lowcal :-)

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June1965

Starting today !!!! Again.

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suecaswell in reply to June1965

Hi June1965, Hope it goes well.

Sue

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jagsluv

Hi Sue, I started it from yesterday..so far its going good..All the best

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suecaswell in reply to jagsluv

Hi Jagsluv, Glad day 2 is going good, long may that continue!

Sue

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Midali

Hi Sue, I'm starting today too, did WW 3 years ago and lost 2 st but most of it is back on, I don't want to go back to counting points or paying so giving this a go! Good luck everyone starting today - Ali

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suecaswell in reply to Midali

Hi Midali, I've not tried WW, I get bored easily and so dieting isn't normally for me, I do already do a reasonable amount of exercise, but must stop eating inbetween meals! Good luck.

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Midali in reply to suecaswell

Dieting isnt my thing either as I watched my Mum yo-yo diet for years and I know its not good! One thing I did like with WW (first and last diet) though was keeping a food diary, so I've started that again :) My BMI is 26 so I'd like to get back down to healthy especially as Ive got a rather big birthday next year :0!

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stephw94

I'm starting today too :) got about 3-4 stone I want off for summer :) good luck :P x

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suecaswell in reply to stephw94

Hi stephw94, Hope it goes well. good luck

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mcd359

Hi Sue, I'm starting today as well. I'm about 4 stone overweight as well. Have little to no will power but hoping online forum keeps me motivated.

Hope we all manage to lose the weight!

Marie

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suecaswell in reply to mcd359

Hi Marie, I don't have much will power either, thought I'd start each day on the forum to get my mind in the right place! Good Luck.

Sue

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mcd359 in reply to suecaswell

Hi Sue, hope this is going well for you. I think I have kept to the calorie limit but have done no exercise, may work that one in next week. Bring on day 3 :(

Marie

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jossy351 stone in reply to suecaswell

Yes Sue that's a good idea - will try and do that too! Good luck

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amfri86

I'm starting today! I have about 2 stone to lose. I'm using myfitnesspal, cutting back calories, and increasing my exercise. I hope that by the end of these 12 weeks I'll be at my goal. Good luck to everyone!! We CAN do it!!

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suecaswell in reply to amfri86

Hi amfri86, I've not come across myfitnesspal, will have to have a look into it. Yes me to, cutting back calories, although I don't think I can increase exercise much. I'd be permanently laying on the floor exhausted!

Sue

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jossy351 stone in reply to amfri86

We certainly can! And WILL !

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Emma44

Me too have started today, really want to see results after the 12 weeks and feeling very motivated ...

Hope you've had a good first day! Good luck.

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suecaswell in reply to Emma44

Hi Emma44, Can't believe how many people have started today! hope you keep motivated. Good luck.

Sue

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Junijack

Hi Sue. I started today too. I have about 2 stone to lose, have been swimming today and went for a long walk. Hope I can stick with it. Good luck.

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suecaswell in reply to Junijack

Hi junijack, Oh I love swimming, must try to fit that in sometime. Hope you stick with it!

Sue

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Bubbles234

I started yesterday and had a good first day! Feeling really motivated this time round. I exercise a lot and my diet is fairly healthy but I graze a lot and love tea and biscuits! I also don't get enough sleep (usually 6 hours) which doesn't help. I've put 10lb on since Christmas and I really need to loose 20lb. My target is to loose 14lb over the 12 weeks. The myfitnesspal app is very good and easy to use.

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Emma44 in reply to Bubbles234

Me too I started yesterday and had a good day, and am feeling very motivated. I exercise a lot too but it doesn't seem to stop me from putting on weight, I am tall so can put on quite a lot before I realise I've got huge. I need to lose nearly 2 stone and like you am hoping I will shift the first stone on this 12 week plan. I stopped smoking 18 months ago and am aware that I nibble and graze instead of smoking now, so I'm being really strict about recording everything I eat, and I'm not drinking any alcohol for the first 2 weeks. Im using myfitnesspal too it is great, so easy with the barcode reader. Good luck!

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margrete

It's the grazing, and the tea and biscuits, which are causing the problem! How about the old advice 'don't eat between meals'?

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Tania1070

Starting today too. 4st to lose. Want to exercise more but just so tired at the end of the day. My job is sitting on my backside all day. Need motivation as I know from the past exercise is the way to go. Here goes. 12 weeks - 4 st. Can it be done???

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stephmarren

I have about 3 st to loose since I stopped smoking last year, I, now seem to be addicted to junk food, I also have athritis in my knee I lost about 2 st last year before I stopped smoking and my athritis never bothered me, but now I"ve put this extra stone on my knee is painfull again, I am really struggling to get back on the sraight and narrow .

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Davenpos

How do i get the weight loss plans please

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