Hi everyone! Just wanted to say a quick hello as I start my weight loss journey today!
A notorious yo-yo dieter for many years and currently weighing in at 13 stone, I have decided to adopt a new mindset and take control of my life once and for all!
I'm 52 and have a few long term health conditions to navigate around but I'm feeling optimistic and determined (which is usually the case on day 1!!).
I have a wedding in November which I would like to lose a stone and a half for initially and thereafter until I reach my happy weight.
I'll let you know how I get on and look forward to reading your words of wisdom, encouragement and support along the way!
Little steps all the way! xxx
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It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey
Hi Tanya, I too am starting my journey today (again). I have also been a yo-yo dieter and have been on every diet, cabbage soup, slim fast, cambridge, exante, weight watchers, slimming world, slimming pills, injections - you name it! Now, at also 52, I know that what I really want is to eat healthily and to increase my non existant exercise, so good luck to you and I look forward to following your journey x
Oh my word we could be twins lol! Think we've been on the same journey so far lol! Well let's make this the one that counts and changes a lifetime of bad habits. I'll look forward to following you too and sharing our ups, downs and everything inbetween! xx
I'm also 52 and been on this forum for a while now. Its a great place to be and even like myself you go off for a while its lovely to get back here and meet up with good friends who you meet.
Hi welcome. Your right a little steps at a time build up to better brighter days to enjoy. Just make sure you do not have things in the house that are your favorites in your home. Build up a fitness program that you enjoy and watch you flourish into a great outfit for the wedding. Have a great journey.
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