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[Sarah-65]

I was shocked to see that I have received Week 10 of the emails NHS Choices but have done nothing concrete towards losing weight despite thinking about it most of the time. If only I had begun 10 weeks ago I maybe able to fit into those trousers. My trouble is that I look in the mirror at home and think I look ok (the rooms are dark) but get a huge shock when I am in a changing room (to buy larger trousers). Does anyone else suffer from this?

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Sarah-65

I've never thought that I looked OK, but dressing room lights and mirrors reduce me to a blubbering wreck! I avoid them like the plague!

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), or in the drop down on the 'Posts' page (it says 'arrange by'). 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 a weigh-in every day of the week and you'd be very welcome to join one of them. The threads can always be found in the Events section, to the right of the HOME page, bottom on a mobile.

We also run a Daily Diary, where we share our meal and exercise plans for the day. It's a great place to get ideas and to keep us focused. The link can also be found in Events.

Be aware, 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

[Debs2510]

I am sure that the mirrors in dressing rooms are magnifying as I think you always look worse in them that in your own mirrors.

Or is that just wishful thinking lol

Debs

[Sarah-65 in reply to Debs2510]

I was just about to go the fridge but then received your email, so haven't.

Thank you!

[Debs2510 in reply to Sarah-65]

Glad to be of help lol.

Make sure you have loads of healthy snacks available so that if you really need a snack there is something that's good for you in the fridge.

Debs