Newbie all help accepted

[beckyk1987]

Starting this today hope to loose some weight. It's hard worth my chronic fatigue to eat healthy and move more but here goes. Any tips to stick at this would be helpful xx

[Hidden]

Hi there and welcome the forum is a great place meeting people sharing recepies ideas and barriers can be an amazing benefit Hearing bout people in the same position is empowering all the support you need can be found here Good luck on your journey

[beckyk1987 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you hopefully I can loose something and build my confidence at the same time xx

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello beckyk1987 and welcome to the weight loss forum ☺ I hope you enjoy the forum and find it useful in you weight loss journey ☺

The first place to look is at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), read the Welcome Newbie thread first and 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 ☺

Have a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as many people have had success with it. Also use the BMI checker to find your target calories, it's important to eat enough. This was a major turning point for me, realising I could eat anything I wanted as long as the calories are accounted for ☺

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 ☺

The forum also have group weigh-ins every day if you wish to take part. The posts can always be found in the Events section on the 'home' page ☺

You'll notice a grey box next to people's names, these are achievement badges, and as a new member you may have a 'Newbie' badge. If you have any questions or would like a Newbie badge please just ask ☺

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 ☺

Best wishes

Anna

[beckyk1987 in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Yeah I will like a newbie badge I will have a looked at the pinned posts now xx

[beckyk1987 in reply to beckyk1987]

It's only letting me see the pinned posts on the website not on my phone but I've read them now x

[beckyk1987 in reply to IndigoBlue61]

I can't see any pinned posts or grey boxes? Xx

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to beckyk1987]

It depends which device you are using beckyk1987 as the layout is different. Read this for more info

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

The 'badges' are the grey boxes next to people's names, mine says administrator and JiminyCricket below has a '1 stone' badge ☺

I hope this helps?

[JiminyCricket 7lbs]

There's a weigh in every week day, including tomorrow, if you'd like to join us? Its a great way to get encouragement and keeps you accountable

[beckyk1987 in reply to JiminyCricket]

Yes I will join the weigh in tomorrow how do i do it xx

[lucigret in reply to beckyk1987]

beckyk1987 , if you click on your name at the top of the page and then on New Feed you will see the pinned posts etc to the right of the page if your are on a computer or I think they appear at the bottom of your 'phone. The weigh in for Tuesday is already in the new feed but you won't be able to enter weight till tomorrow. Good luck.

[JiminyCricket 7lbs in reply to beckyk1987]

See you tomorrow! Just find the thread as described and click reply, and introduce yourself! Share your start weight and your goals, and maybe your first mini goal.

[FlissFloss in reply to JiminyCricket]

Hi! I too have chronic fatigue related to my EDS. I find that if I start prepping mid afternoon, it's much easier to finish in the evening. It's called pacing. It is a real pain to get used too but when it works, it really does help!

Xx