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[marjieholly]

Hi there about to start on my 12 week journey I'm a little nervous, as I can revert back really quickly when I'm bored, stressed tired or upset trying to lose weight to have a baby and tips ?

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello marjieholly and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

Here are a few suggestions on how to get the most out of the forum. Please note if you are using the new HU App many of these features are not available so I suggest you use the full website version.

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

[Minniewinny Host 5 stone Maintainer]

Hi marjieholly you will find a wealth of experience and good advice on the forum. Wishing you well on your 12 week challenge.

Advice? Would your hubby try the 12 week challenge with you? It's easier if your cooking for 2 and not being tempted by his meals? (If he has some weight to loose).

Cheering you onwards. 🎉🎉🎉

[marjieholly in reply to Minniewinny]

Thanks for that, yes he's being roped in too, I'm a bit worried that I will fall down on the exercise I work in a nursery and so maintaining enthusiasm in an evening to exercise is where I've failed before.x

[Minniewinny Host 5 stone Maintainer in reply to marjieholly]

Nursery for children or flowers?

If children you probably get more exercise that you realise!,

If the flower sort.. maybe offer to move some around.. weights count as exercise..

Start using your work time as work out time!!

[marjieholly in reply to Minniewinny]

Will do I work in a children's nursery with children under 2

[Minniewinny Host 5 stone Maintainer in reply to marjieholly]

There you go.. keep helping the little ones to toddle when they can... and carrying, cradling, supporting them is your weights sessions.

Sounds like a full day of exercise at work.

[IndigoBlue61]

Don't worry about exercise, you have a physically demanding job, losingvweight is 80% what you eat 20% exercise 😊

Good luck

[jess54321]

Hi, I also started the 12 week plan yesterday. No better time to get in shape with the summer coming before you know it, I'm hoping to lose around a stone before my holidays. Fingers crossed!

[zc81 in reply to jess54321]

Welcome! You've come to the right place for lots of support and encouragement

[jess54321 in reply to zc81]

Great, thank you