Out Of Africa

[Tedbear42]

I hope you won't mind an expat who has been living in Southern Africa for 37 years making use of your wonderful NHS. I am a 68 years old male with Hypertension ( High Blood Pressure) and with trauma related arthritis in my knee. My doctor has been nagging me for along time to lose 10% of my weight, ( 8-9 Kgs.) so here goes. Wish me luck as I haven't thought about what goes past the lips for many a day.

[lucigret]

Welcome Tedbear, we would be very happy to have you join up with our friendly and supportive forum

We have members from all over the world

How about starting straight away and joining in with today's weigh in - here is the link -

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

I am sure loosing some weight will really help those knees.

To help you navigate the forum, we've put all the information you'll need in a newbie pack and here's the link

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Please take the time to read it carefully, so that you're able to enjoy everything that we have on offer.

We ask that you also read this important information about internet privacy and security, especially as you have not locked your post.

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

We would like to make sure that you are aware that your name and contents of your post are searchable on Google, Facebook and Twitter if you leave your post unlocked or reply to unlocked posts.

Please could you tell us how you found us?

Wishing you all the best

[Tedbear42 in reply to lucigret]

Thanks for that. Please explain about locking posts

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Tedbear42]

If you follow the 3rd link that lucigret has provided you with, that will explain all about locking posts

[Tedbear42 in reply to moreless]

Thank you. I will lock them in future

[Tedbear42 in reply to lucigret]

I found you after seeing a program on TV about dieting that mentioned the NHS diet.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Tedbear42

You may find this an interesting read healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[Minniewinny Host 5 stone Maintainer]

Hi Tedbear42

Welcome to the best weight loss forum there is.. it's supportive, encouraging, has great events and is all free.. just connect to wifi and your in!!

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

The best way to benefit from this forum is to be as involved as you can be, join one of the Weigh In's for the day that best suits you to check your weight each week, plan your menu's with the Daily Diary and chat and encourage others and you will reap the rewards and be motivated to move towards your goals with more determination than you can have on your own!

Do have a good slow read of the newbie post lucigret has given you a link for.. I call it the sat-nav to the forum benefits..

Cheering you on to success..🎉🎉🎉

[pradabackpack]

Welcome; I'm concerned about my knee also after an RTA.

[Ali_B62]

Hi Tedbear 42 and welcome. Time to start analysing what passes those lips, then. You can do this!

[lea57-49r Maintainer 3st 7lbs]

Welcome and best wishes in getting what passes those lips under control.