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I went to slimmers world from 2008 until just after christmas this year and while I was working every think was fine but I gained weight at christmas and could not lose it .in the finer weather it is not a problem I get a lot of exercise every day working in the garden but in the winter i tend to stagnate a bit,I do get quite a bit of exercise I still have to keep the garden tidy picking up leaves and apples and cleaning and my wife is disabled so I have to make sure she is ok I am nearly 74 and have osteoarthritis almost every where and do not eat excessively I gave up slimming world as I do not think it was doing any good it seems the older I get the harder it is to keep my weight under controle

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Hello and welcome, blueatwho 😊

Many of us would agree with you that diets don't work and a healthy lifestyle is the way to go. You may find this useful as it addresses some of your points healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

This is a busy place with loads of support and information to help you on your way and we've put everything you need into this Welcome Newbies post. healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... I recommend joining a weekly weigh in on the day of your choice, and using the Daily Diary, where members log their meal plans and get useful feedback.

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S11m

Hi, blueatwho , welcome.

I am 70.

I am now able to exercise, but I was able to lose weight when I was disabled.

It is more difficult to lose weight (or maintain a weight loss) at this time of year.

Weight loss is not all about motivation and masochism - if you "slim smart" it is not so hard!

Many of us here find that what works is a combination of The Low Carbohydrate, High-Fat (LCHF) diet (see the forum here on Health Unlocked) and Not Snacking All Day AKA Intermittent Fasting (IF). See:

healthunlocked.com/fasting-...

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focused1Maintainer13kg in reply to S11m

I am always hungry in winter but find this is the time to make veg rich soups . Lazy me usually throws away the chicken carcass but boiled for half hour it makes great stock to

add to a stew pack and a handful of greens . I usually make in the morning. Tea done and just reheat so if I have to go out in awful

weather I am not tempted to oven cook a load of frozen food

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