Newbie

[helenmuir]

Well apparently I’ve been a member since September 2016! So here I am 18 months on and about another half stone heavier and I’m finally taking the plunge. Been a serial fat club attendee since the age of 14 when my dear Mum, in her wisdom , took me to Weight watchers. I’m 52 and the menopause and life in general have hit hard. I’m coming at this really from a health angle rather than vanity this time and have about 2 stone to lose. Planning to do 1400 calories but any advice will be gratefully received.

Is there a weekly weigh in I can do - I’m thinking it might help for accountability!

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Great to have you join us helenmuir

Welcome and enjoy the forum...

Please check the NHS BMI calculator for the advised calorie range to eat, 1400 is not always best 😉 And we want you to succeed.

Please check with your health professional regarding your actions to lose weight and get their support locally to compliment this wonderful forum...

I'd like to invite you to read our Newbie Pack - which is what I call the sat-nav to the benefits of the forum, you will find all information for the weigh in and the wonderful benefits of this forum at:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Please also read this about the importance of locking your posts:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Cheering you on to reach your goals 🎉🎉🎉

[helenmuir 3lbs in reply to Minniewinny]

Thanks Minniewinny. I’ll check out the BMI calculator to make sure I’m on the right track as far as calories are concerned.

[Chrissyg66]

Same as me x

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer in reply to Chrissyg66]

Hi Chrissyg66

Welcome to the best weight loss forum...

Please have a good read of the newbie post - see the link given to helenmuir below..

Cheering you on 🎉🎉🎉

[Chrissyg66 in reply to Minniewinny]

Thank you 👍🏻

[helenmuir 3lbs in reply to Chrissyg66]

Maybe we can cheer one another on? 🙂

[Chrissyg66 in reply to helenmuir]

Yes definitely 🍏🍏🍏

[helenmuir 3lbs in reply to Chrissyg66]

How are you planning to do this? I’m going to count calories but restrict carbs a bit and try to get some REGULAR exercise! I know exactly what to do but struggle to actually do it! 😁

I’ve joined today’s weigh in so no turning back now!

[Chrissyg66 in reply to helenmuir]

Yeah I'm counting calories too done the BMI calculator can have 2000 . Fingers crossed we have a good week. ✅

[helenmuir 3lbs in reply to Chrissyg66]

Hi Chrissy just wondered how you’re getting on? Valentine meal threw me off slightly but hopefully not too much damage done. Back to writing EVERYTHING down today! Hope you’re ok 😊

[Chrissyg66 in reply to helenmuir]

Hi yeah big box of chocolates arrived for me not good it's my birthday tomorrow so out again tomorrow and out with girls Saturday so very very bad week will start again Sunday 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍺🍺🍺🍺🍰🍰🍰🍰

[helenmuir 3lbs in reply to Chrissyg66]

Happy birthday for tomorrow! So hard when you’ve got social events isn’t it? But you’ve got to celebrate your birthday 🎉🎁🍾 enjoy! 😊

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Hi there, welcome back!

Well done for trying to lose the extra weight.

[Blossom03 5lbs]

Good luck with your restart 🍀 I've just turned 50 & can totally relate 😊 I'm in my 3rd week now. I lost 2.5st years ago calorie counting, so I know it works for me. I managed to keep 2st off but want to lose another 3.5st if I can 🌺

[helenmuir 3lbs in reply to Blossom03]

Well done for keeping 2 st off - maintaining is so hard.

I’m feeling really positive. I’m loving reading all the posts on here - feels really supportive and you can dip in and out when you have time.

Good luck to you too! 😊