Hi..I'm a new starter to this x

[Dawny8]

Hi

My name is Dawn, 49 yrs old and joined this last Monday. I've been on and off diets for almost 20 yrs which I end up saying that the plan didn't work. I realise it's me not the plan

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[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Dawny

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 NHS 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.

Be advised, that the HU app doesn't give you access to all of our important features, so we advise that you use the full website page.

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]

Hi Dawn! It's time to change, forget about a diet, a plan. Find a way that is a lifestyle change that is sustainable. How much would you like to lose?

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Hi and welcome,

I've been yo-yo dieting for years and totally understand where your coming from.

My advice would be to look at this from a different angle, instead of diet try healthy eating, instead of exercise try having fun, it's amazing how you can trick your mind into.

This is the first time I've actually lost weight and am enjoying doing it, the people on this forum are fantastic, they give support, advice, tips and help, no question is too silly and you are encouraged to join in whatever challenges or weigh in's you like, staying involved definitely helps

Good luck

Kat xx

[Dawny8]

Thanks Kat.. I have a sit down job which doesn't help. Ive started walking again at the evening with a friend or my son. 150 minutes a week it states so I've got 25 minutes to walk today. This is my last day of my first week. I bought a notebook and document everything I eat to keep a track.this helps.