Had a wake up call this week

After years of yo-yo dieting I thought I'd cracked it.... cue 2 years of partying and quelle surprise 2.7 stone back on😣. Plus been informed my cholesterol levels are high aaarrrgghh. Doctors on Tuesday to discuss whether I need Meds or whether diet and exercise will reduce it. So be patient with me peeps

[YellowRose55]

Hi Hidden

Welcome to the weight loss forum.

Hope your appointment with the doctor goes well on Tuesday.

Take a look at the Welcome Newbie post in the Pinned post section at the right hand side or at the bottom if your on a mobile. Have a look at the nhs 12 week plan, many members have had success following this plan. Use the BMI checker to work out your daily calorie allowance.

Have a look at the Daily Diary which you can find on the Home page in Events. It is where all the members are sharing their daily plans on what they are eating and any exercise they are doing. This thread will give you some ideas on how to start.

Below the Pinned posts are the Topics where members share a range of weight related subjects.

Take your measurements at the start together with a photo so you can see the changes on the days the scales don't move.

We have daily weigh ins so why not come along and join us today. You can find the weigh ins on the Home page in the Events section on the right. Just click on the post in Events and record your start weight and any loss/gain or maintain for the week.

To get the most of the forum be active, share tips, recipes and experiences. Read some of the posts they are very motivating.

Have a good first week.

Rose

[Hidden in reply to YellowRose55]

Thanks Rose I'll check out the site and do what you suggest 😊

[prawncess]

good luck, hope you get support from Drs, you certainly will from here. use all the tools available and be kind to yourself.

[lucigret]

Lets hope the Doctor will recommend the weight loss and exercise route. You will get lots of support here. Wishing you good luck.

[Weighless 2 stone]

It was high cholesterol levels particularly triglycerides that started me on my weight loss journey. I used the 5 2 eating plan after reading that it was good for reducing triglycerides. It worked and in 3 months my levels went from 6.8 to 0.9. I have also lost over 2 stone and the 5:2 eating plan has become normal for me now. Hope all goes well at the doctor's on Tuesday and all the best for your weight loss journey.

[Hidden]

Thanks peeps for the encouragement I have done SW in the past but a whole rethink is required at the moment cheers. Oh yes the alcohol has been sent to the naughty step for now lol 😋