Hi, my name is Surjit

[motheroftwins99]

Im 52 . Mum of 5. I have a set of 17 year old twins who are the youngest of my brood, one has Autism. I was about 7.5 stone when I got married, after having children (3 C-Sections) I have slowly gained weight, now a 12-14. I seriously want to lose weight. My family mean everything to me. I went to see Nurse today after a blood test who advised me to change my lifestyle as I MIGHT be Diabetic, if I dont!! (maternal family have already) I was SHOCKED, SCARED..... Here we go......

[YellowRose55]

Hi motheroftwins99

Welcome to the weight loss forum.

I can understand you feeling shocked and scared that you might be diabetic, but you have now made a positive step forward so here's to a good start.

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

[motheroftwins99 in reply to YellowRose55]

thanks Rose. Im also post -menopausal so I hope that doesn't hinder my journey.

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Well done for finding the forum and joining in!

The post from YellowRose55 gives you so info which I can only say take your time to read and go back to every now and then.. There is a lot in there!!

So glad you saw your nurse who gave you good advice, thankfully type 2 diabetes can be avoided if you drop some weight and eat healthily going forwards... Do it for you and then for your lovely family.

Cheering you on to success 🎉🎉🎉