This is my first post since deciding to drop 24KG by FEB 2017.

[9871ALPW]

I'm Amy, I have always struggled with my weight since age 9 , I slimmed right down in high school, but working as a comis chef and having little exercise, now 21 the heaviest I have been is 87.5KG.

I decided to change my life style and clean up my act after hearing about a work colleague going through IVF, I did some research and wondered if i could help, Egg Donating seemed like a pretty nice present to somebody, the only issue , My weight so I printed the forms off started to fill the in a read that i need to have a BMI of under 28. Its been 1 month now and weighing in at 86.6kg and a BMI of 39, I knew I needed to tackle my weight issue for good. I am pleased to say that I am now 81.1kg and a BMI of 36.5 through just watching calories, carb's and sugars, making the effort to run up stairs and get moving quicker, no i haven't been to the gym of starved myself, I've just gotten fed up of the Fat Chunky person I see when I look in the mirror. Photo of me 6 years ago, just to prove ive never been a size 6, will add some progress pictures soon.

[trafford1]

Brilliant first post Amy and welcome hun. Lovely photo of you taken 6 yrs ago and such a wonderful reason to lose weight to help someone who can't have children of their own and giving them a gift of life itself. How wonderful is that well done for getting started on your journey to health and happiness and I wish you every success in achieving your goals not just for the reason posted, but for you too hun

Best wishes x

Trafford1

[9871ALPW in reply to trafford1]

Thank-You Trafford1

[LessToLose Restart April 2024]

That is a very thoughtful idea, Amy and I am sure you will succeed!

[9871ALPW in reply to LessToLose]

Thank you LotToLose x

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi Amy,

Welcome to the forum, and I hope you'll enjoy being a member of this community. It's a friendly and supportive place. Here is a post which was put together by Moreless (a lovely member of the forum), and it highlights many of the things that people have enjoyed about the forum, and I think it's well worth a read through:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

So 'Welcome' and hope to see you round and about in the forum. Will look forward to seeing your progress photos as and when you post them, and if you fancy joining in our Monday group weigh-ins, then maybe pop in tomorrow to a session and introduce yourself within that group too - you'd be very welcome!

Lowcal

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome Amy

What a fabulous story! One day you're going to make a lucky couple the happiest people alive, what a wonderfully kind and generous thing to do

I hope that by joining us, you'll reach your goal of offering the gift of a baby to someone, but that you'll be happier and healthier than you ever been.

Wishing you every success

[9871ALPW in reply to moreless]

Thank you moreless. x

[kantara71]

Welcome Amy, the world needs more people like you Good luck with your plans to lose weight and help your friend John

[9871ALPW in reply to kantara71]

Thank-you x