Here I Go!!

[Budvegas]

So this morning I got on the Scales and I went 13st 6.75 lbs. The heaviest I have been.

I have a tried a few things to lose weight and managed to get down to 12st 6lbs about 6 months ago but this was one of those non sustainable diets.

So this morning I decided to make today the day to start. I want to try and get down to 11st 7lbs and given myself a target of 2lbs a week.

I play tennis 2/3 times week so that should help and I would say I am unfit.

If anyone has any tips or advice I am more than happy to hear them.

HERE WE GO!!

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Budvegas and welcome to the weight loss forum ☺ You are not the only one to lose and gain weight on that merry go round of dieting ☺ well done on taking the first step on your new journey to a fitter, slimmer you ☺

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Best wishes

Anna

[Grannynise 6lbs]

If you really want to sustain your loss I suspect it would be best to go for a lower weekly loss. Then the changes you make to what you eat will be less drastic and so probably easier to continue.