Good morning!

Hi and welcome, KG79

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.

Make sure to enter your details into the NHS 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.

To the right of the HOME page (bottom on a mobile), you'll find Events. In there, you'll find links to our daily Weigh-in's (you will choose just one day per week), our Daily Diary, where we post our menu and exercise plans, for accountability, advice and support and our “What's happening today” thread, where we pop in for a chat.

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

Hi and Welcome KG79.

I found the 12-week plan to be really good. Like you I kind of generally knew what to do, but wasn't really sure where to start. I also didn't want a diet, which this isn't, it's more a plan for a healthy lifestyle. Which is exactly what I was looking for.

Good luck!

I am trying the 12 week plan too just started but faltered at the weekend but will try again this week. Good luck with your journey:))

Welcome GG79. I'm new to calories too and i downloaded an app that i find great. It's funny but i was never interested in eating the kids leftovers. The thoughts of their grubby little hands touching the food and them sucking bits and spitting out put me right off😀😀

Hey KG79

I've just started too, I'm also 38 with 3 young kids twins 4 and another is 2. I'm always picking at their food. I dread to think of how much I've spent at Sliiming world over the many years, I've joined & left many times.

I'm hoping I can keep it simple and lose weight at a steady pace. I have a lot to loose.

Hope it works for you.

Louise