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[markaw]

Hello all.

I'm Mark,43 and it's come to the time that I need to shift some of this weight that's crept up on me over the years.

Hope to get some inspiration and tips from you all.

Thanks.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Mark

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 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

[EllaMidlands]

Hi, welcome! How much would you like to lose?

[Pineapple27]

Hi there markaw and welcome to this friendly place! You'll soon realise you're part of a friendly, supportive community - who are here for you whenever you need us!

Here are a few of my past posts which I hope you will find helpful and inspiring. My weight loss journey started over 5 years ago (I was 49 years old, now coming up for 55!) I won't try and tell you that my journey was easy - and you'll see that there were many blips along the way, but 5 years down the line, I feel about 20 years younger than I did when I was lugging around 4 stone more.

Please do pop back to the forums and share your journey with us - we are here for you, day and night and happy to share your success or support you when you need it.

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[MotherPip]

Hi markaw welcome to the right place... Loads of inspiration and support here... I'm not a newbie but am a bit of a slowbie (my new word) .. I take forever to lose weight...bit of a rollercoaster for many of us for whatever reason but it is do-able. Good luck 👍😁🙋

[blackbeauty99]

Hi and welcome markaw

Wishing you all the best with your weight loss journey