Hi everyone

[beachbouy]

I’ve never dieted before but my weight has crept up over the years, and I need to put a stop and get down to about 10 stone. I swim non stop for 30 minutes 4 days a week and walk between 1 and 4 miles with the dog every day, the distance depends on whether I’ve been swimming or not. I think my problem is portion control. I’m 72 and weigh 11 1/2st.

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome beachbuoy 😊

That’s a lot of exercise, well done you! Dog walking is great isn’t it? Portion control is a big issue, especially as we get older and need less ‘fuel’

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Best wishes in your weight loss journey

Indigo 😊

[S11m]

Hi, beachbouy , welcome.

I am 70, and I have lost four and a half stone.

If you "slim smart" weight loss is not so hard! It is not all about motivation and masochism.

Some 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:

Newbies IF FAQ:

healthunlocked.com/fasting-...

The Fasting and Furious Forum, here on Health Unlocked:

healthunlocked.com/fasting-...

[Craftyperson]

Hi and welcome if portion control a problem try using smaller plates may seem obvious but it's a start and over last 20 years or so plates have almost doubled in size. I've got a set of crockery from 70's and I can vouch for that when compare with set I use most.

Have a look at what admin sends and see what you think will suit you andjump on in. Joining in a weigh day will give you loads of support. Good luck