Hello I'm a newbie

[Rhiannon13]

Hi all I am new here. I have put on weight gradually over ten years and now need to lose quite a lot now. I am making a proper commitment to doing so. I have around 3st to lose, just seems like a long process to get there. I want to improve my health and fitness and losing weight is part of that. I used to be very fit, active and a normal weight. I want to regain that, if I can. I am looking forward to being here with you all. A bit apprehensive about the mountain I am about to climb! I might need your support bigtime.....

Rhi

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Rhi

Try not to focus on the endgame, take small steps, towards manageable goals and you will eventually arrive at your destination

I'd like to invite you to join our Newbie Club, which we hope will be a good place for you to connect with members, who are also just starting out. If you just post a few words to introduce yourself and respond to others there, you'll soon break the ice. Here's the link

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

You'll find all the information you need to navigate the forum in the header, so please take the time to read it carefully.

Wishing you all the best

[tamara12]

you've made a good decision to join this forum as i am sure you will get lots of support and useful information here.

we all got a long journeys in front of us but when we aim for longterm changes, the perspective shifts

good luck!

[pcrw Maintainer Healthy BMI]

Hello Rhiannon and welcome

I was in your position at the beginning of July needed to lose weight, lower my blood sugar ,and blood pressure I too needed to lose about 3 stone

I have shifted nearly 14kg to date and have about another 8kg to go. I had not dieted for years but calorie counting and increasing activity has done it for me and I hope will continue to do so

Just think one week at a time that you are losing that weight

Best wishes

[haycart]

Hi Rhiannon,

I can really identify with your post. I'm a newbie as well. I have also put weight on over time and have recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism but I am determined to make lifestyle changes and improve my fitness. Your comment about a 'mountain to climb' really resonates. I have weighed myself and need to lose between 5-5 and a half stone. I'm just going to take one day at a time. Good luck, you sound determined enough to achieve your goal. See you on top of the mountain! 😃👍🏔