# lifechangeinhealthyeating.

[lindsey_1983]

Hello everybody my name is Lindsey this is where my weight-loss journey will start today.

I'm off on holiday in 2018 going to loss a couple of Stone. By doing calorie counting I've not done this before I've always follow the diet plan for Slimming World.

But I just seem to put the weight back on.

This is a life changing diet looking forward to support each other on this journey.

Happy Tuesday everyone 😊

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Hi and welcome!!

[Ceals]

Welcome lindsey_1983

You have certainly got something to motivate you there, brilliant, mindset is so important.

This is an amazing forum to be part of. Many of people on here have different areas of concern but we are all trying to get to, or maintain, our desired weight. As you get to know us, and share experiences with us, you will find what a super supportive bunch we are, and that we don't pass judgements.

Here are a few suggestions about how to get the most out of the forum.

The first place to look is at the Pinned Posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), read the Welcome Newbie thread first and 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 topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news; and you will have important news to share with us.

Have a look at the NHS 12-week plan; many people have had success with it. Also use the BMI checker to find your target calories, it's important to eat enough. This can be a major turning point, realising you can eat anything as long as the calories are accounted for and are within your personal limit.

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; that happens to me quite regularly!

The forum also has group weigh-ins every day, just choose which day you wish to weigh, join the post for that day and weigh in once per week. The Daily Diary is a very useful thread where we post our planned menu for the day, including calories if you count them, any exercise you have planned and any tips that you can share. The posts can always be found in the Events section on the 'home' page.

If you just want to chat, to say hello, or share any news or struggles then look out for the What's Happening Today thread. There are many other challenges to get involved with, just choose to do what you are comfortable with and feel free to join as many, or as few as you wish.

The grey box next to people's names are achievement badges, and as a new member of the community you have a 'Newbie' badge. We've found that to get the best out of this community, you 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.

If you are using the new HU App on your mobile phone (helpful for when you are out and about), many of features mentioned are not available; use the full website version to maximise your experience.

If you have any questions please just ask. The more you join in and connect with people the more you get out of the forum.

I wish you well as you get started with a new lifestyle.

Ceals

[lindsey_1983 in reply to Ceals]

Thank you so much for this information. Have a fantastic Tuesday. 😊

[Ceals in reply to lindsey_1983]

You too - the start of a whole new you, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle - what's not to like!

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome lindsey_1983 😊

[NinjaW78 4lbs]

Hi Lindsey,

I don't know if you have seen my posts " Belly overhang" and "Belly over hang off we go", but if you have a look at them you will see my motivation is very similar to yours as I'm off back to Corfu in 2018 and I don't want to see my reflection again as I saw it this year.

Good luck with your weight loss journey, we're all in it together.

Regards.

Mick

[lindsey_1983 in reply to NinjaW78]

Thank you mick I will take a look.😊

[pcrw Maintainer Healthy BMI]

Thanks Lyndsey

This is the first time I have lost weight calorie counting . I have used a fit bit to record activity and calories and then I could clearly see how much I was eating against how many calories I expend . To lose weight it needs to be less! Very revealing as to my overeating and how inactive I had become.

I have lost 11 kg since the beginning of July ( starting at 81KG) and now walk min of 10000 steps a day.

This site has been a good support as you get plenty of encouragement from people with the same goal in mind

Best wishes for your weight loss journey.

[lindsey_1983 in reply to pcrw]

That's fantastic well done. Thank you for your advice and help.😊

[Bexmum]

Good luck. Counting calories is nwq to me too. Done ww before but that was points.

[13Valerie]

Hi lindsey and a big warm welcome to the group.

You'll get great support here and encouragement. Don't forget to share your knowledge too, and give yourself time to get to know your way around the site.

All diets work for as long as you stick to them so this is a new beginning... this is a lifestyle change and you can hoin the maintaining part of the forum later.

Best wishes for your good health.💙💛