Hi I'm new here and want to have a much healthier lifestyle.

[SusanT17]

I've tried more or less every weight loss programme there is and I always end up losing weight only to see it all going back on again! I came across this NHS site purely by chance. After having read it all, it appears to give very good advice and suggestions. Going to give the 12 week plan a go, starting tomorrow as need to lose a stone and 11lbs to be in the healthy weight zone. Wish me luck!

[Hidden]

Hi and welcome

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.

Have a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as many people have had success with it. Also use the BMI (can be found in the pinned Newbie post) to find your target calories, it's important to eat enough. This was a major turning point for me, realising I could eat anything I wanted as long as the calories are accounted for 😊

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 - which is great to get ideas of what other people are eating and I have to confess to nicking some of their menu's 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 😊

Wishing you all the best on your weight loss journey

[SusanT17 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Cracker10 for the lovely welcome. I am looking forward to using this forum regularly. Have listed my first weigh in and feel motivated to shift some weight and start to feel much more healthy again! Doing it for the over 50's women!!

[blackbeauty99]

Hi and welcome SusanT17

You have definitely come to the right place, you will receive lots of advice and friendly support here.

Wishing you all the best with your weight loss journey

[SusanT17 in reply to blackbeauty99]

Thank you for your welcome blackbeauty99, I'm looking forward to this new start. You're right, there is so much useful information on here.

[Hidden]

Welcome SusanT17 and good luck on the first week of the journey to a healthy new you.😊

[SusanT17 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your welcome Kazzi56, looking forward to a new start this week.

[pcrw Maintainer Healthy BMI]

You have made a good choice to use this forum for advice as it is so so much better than weight watchers and slimming world which are all about the money. Here you will get good advice and there are loads of people who will encourage and support you. So I wish you every success. Luck is not much to do with it, as it's down to you

All the best

[SusanT17 in reply to pcrw]

Thank you pcrw, yes I'd done both of those slimming clubs and Rosemary Conley, but it did start to feel it was about the money. You are right, it isn't down to luck, I've got to put the work in...thank you. All the best for your journey too.

[Hidden]

Good luck and welcome to the community!

[SusanT17 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Melhall, I'm looking forward to this weight loss and healthy living journey.

[EllaMidlands]

Fingers crossed for you! 🤞

[DiZia]

Good luck! You'll be there in no time!