At the starting block. ..

[Rlk36]

Hello. Just joined. Scared by my weight and need to move my lardy backside. Feel embarrassed to start, more than anything 😯😢

[Hidden]

Looks like you already have started! Welcome on board, everyone is very supportive here.

[Rlk36 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! Just feel so pants that I've had to resort to this to lose the lard. I am still at the 'I'm a failure' stage

[MrsM18 4lbs in reply to Rlk36]

Hi Rik36, I’m a newbie too, it’s hard isn’t it ? I just have a picture in my head of me with a lean toned body - if I can hang on to this picture I will make it ! Think positive failure is not an option but don’t beat yourself up about anything on your journey.

[YellowRose55]

Hi Rlk36 and welcome to the weight loss forum.

No need to be embarrassed as we are all on the same journey and their is plenty of support here on the forum.

We have put together a Newbie pack with all the information you will need to find your way around the forum and to get you started. Spend a few minutes to read through all the information as it is important to help you enjoy the best things the forum as on offer. The link is below:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

In the interest of internet safety, we ask that you always lock your posts, by clicking on 'only followers in my community', before posting.

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Good luck with your first week.

[Rlk36 in reply to YellowRose55]

Thank you so much. I guess I need to look forward instead of back...

[Joanney69 in reply to Rlk36]

That's the ticket, forward not backward - & not a failure 😊

We have all got a reason for letting the weight creep up, the important thing is you want to do something about it, & this is the perfect place for that. Read all the info Rose has given you & start as you mean to go on, one foot in front of the other, small steps to start, little changes, it all leads to bigger steps and getting closer to where you want to be 😊 good luck 👍

[JLos in reply to Rlk36]

Hi Rik36,

In Jan 2016, at the age of 55 I weighed over 18 stone and I felt just like you. In Nov 2016 I weighed in at 10 stone 12 lbs - reached my goal in 11 months with Weight Watchers. If I can do that, you can too! Use whatever support works best. I love this forum as it helps me maintain. I have been in and around my goal weight for around 18 months now and life could not be better. You can do this!

[Bethbehappy]

From what I have read this is a very supportive and positive way to communicate. People family and friends just sometimes can't help themselves but here everyone seems to get that positive comments can lift us so high. Be happy

[Rlk36 in reply to Bethbehappy]

Thank you. That's so very kind

[lucigret]

Well you are now wearing a Newbie badge, so you are officially a member of this fantastic, supportive forum. You have started. No need for any embarrassment here. If you are looking to do some exercise, you don't have to join a gym or do anything in public. Take a look at exercise on you tube, Leslie Sansone Walks are really good and can be done in the sitting room. Once you have read all the information that Rose has provided you with, you could find your way to the Challenges we have here.

Wishing you good luck on your journey

[JOPAT111]

Hello, don't be embarrassed we've all felt that way at one time or another and the fact is your here wanting to do something to make yourself feel happier. I only started on yesterday & everyone has been very friendly,.

Good look on your weight loss journey❤️

[Tiggerr]

A lot of info to take in Rlk36 Do make sure that you don't miss the link to the Newbie Club that YellowRose supplied you with. Importantly, within the Newbie Club is a link to the NHS 12 week plan that many of us here are following.

Shout out if you have any questions at all.

Good luck!

[LuChan]

Hello rlk36, you've made a really positive step forward. Good luck

[Horadada12]

Hi just started my weight loss today

Wed to lose 2 stone.

[Scotslass13]

Hey Rlk36 baby steps will get you there. This site is the right place to be. We've a had steps forward and back but you can count of the help, support and advice (IF you want it) 😊

[gman1961 Restart April 2024]

Hi Rlk36

No need to feel embarrassed,loads of great support and advice on here .

Good luck

Gary

[Mustlose 6lbs]

Me too only just started but we must be positive!

[anniedogwalker]

You HAVE started, so leave the embarrassment behind! There’s such a lot of positive feedback here, I’m sure you’ll find it’s just a big welcome all the time. Good luck!