I have never done this before.

[belledame]

I am trying this because I need to do something different. I know it takes a long time to change habits and that's what I'm looking for. I would like to lose about 5 stones and I've already lost about 1 and a half. My biggest problem is that I don't believe it is possible because I can't remember being a healthy weight, maybe when I was 10. On the other hand I have recently lost 12 pounds and that difference has been amazing. I can get out of bed more easily and walk with a bit of a swing. Also the water runs out of the bath more efficiently when I pull the plug out, rather than staying in behind me.

I am quite excited about this as I will be 60 in the summer and would like to dance into my sixties rather than hobble as I have been doing

[Weight-be-gone]

Hi Belledame

Well done you, sounds like you have already made a great start. It may be daunting but you can do it. You will get lots of support on here and reading about other people's journey can be a great motivator.

I love your goal too, I would love to be able to dance too instead of hobbling with my walking stick - and I'm only 41. Maybe we will both be dancing in the summer

Good luck on your journey

[YellowRose55]

Morning belledame

I was a bit like you once where I didn't believe it was possible, but I have to say the best thing I have ever done for myself was joining this forum. The nhs 12 week plan works on some many different levels. It's free, there is support from lots of friendly members who know what it's like to be overweight. It's a healthy eating plan so you can work it around the food you like and you lose the weight at a steady pace which means it's going to stay off if you keep focused.

I have lost just over 4 stone since June last year, near been able to do that anywhere other than here. So if I can do it anyone can. You can do it and you have already made the first move by joining here, so keep up the good work and have a brilliant week.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, belledame

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), read the Welcome Newbie thread, then move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you

Move down to the Topics, to find a variety of threads, collated into specific topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news

Take a look at the 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the BMI calculator, to get a calorie allowance tailored to your personal requirements. Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate

We run daily weigh-in's and you'd be very welcome to join us. The threads can always be found in the Events section, to the right of the home page, bottom on a mobile.

We've found that to get the best out of this community, we need to be active on the forum, as it's where we exchange information, get motivation and inspiration and make friends. We hope that you'll join us here, regularly, too

It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey