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Hello all! I'm moving to the UK soon, from a tropical country, and I worry about putting on weight due to colder weather. I've already reached my goal weight and I just want to maintain, but I know from experience that I eat a lot more in cold climates. It will be fine in the summer, but in those winter months... Does anyone have any tips on avoiding over-eating when it's cold? Thanks!

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Hello annabella71 and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum 😊

You raise an interesting point about eating more when it's cold. I hadn't really thought about it. I eat a lot of soup, and hearty casseroles, and make full use of seasonal veggies 😊

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, as well as a new Daily Diary, 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 have a 'Newbie' badge. 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. If you have any questions please just ask ☺

Best wishes

Anna

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annabella71Visitor in reply to IndigoBlue61

Thanks, Anna. This seems to be a very helpful site, I look forward to learning more.

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IndigoBlue61 in reply to annabella71

It is annabella71 😊

Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions

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Tiggerr

No need to fret about the cold Annabella, it was a balmy 11C today :)

Many of us here are losing weight by using a mixture of calorie and portion control. You'll find more detail on that in the information that Anna replied with. Maintaining can be managed using the same technique.

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annabella71Visitor in reply to Tiggerr

Thanks for the encouragement!

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EllaMidlandsRestart April 2023

Hi, you will love it in the U.K.! Warm food doesn't have to be fattening - soups, casseroles are lovely. By the time the cold weather comes you will be used to it - in the meantime enjoy salads and BBQs!

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annabella71Visitor in reply to EllaMidlands

Thank you! Looking forward to those soups and casseroles.

Hi and welcome annabella71

Good luck with your move to the UK

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Thank you!

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