Trying to lose weight

[Shorty74]

Hi, I've tried various diets over the last few years and lost 5 stone in total, but struggling with losing the last 2 stone, tried sw etc but to no avail, so thought id look on line and found this site! Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome Shorty

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

[EllaMidlands]

Well done for losing 5 stone! I expect losing the last bit is harder, personally although I have lost that much I still have another 5 to lose so can't be much help but welcome to the forum. Keep going and don't give up!

[shengorth 3lbs]

Welcome Shorty 74 I would suggest you follow the 12 week plan I printed it out last Sat and started on Sunday past.I hope you find this site helpfull. You have done amazingly well to get the 5 off already Its a case of the hare and the tortoise It didnt go on overnight so just be patient dont give up and you will get results

[SukiV]

Welcome shorty74. Like shengorth suggests I find the 12 week plan is really good and helps a lot. I take each day as it comes and the great thing about the plan is each week there is a different article advising on what to focus on so it doesn't feel like the same thing week after week. It also has links to lots of useful information. Good luck. You have already done really well.