Support and motivation please!

[dontdojogging]

Hi, I'm new to this forum - actually new to forums altogether. Been a yoyo dieter all my life, my motivator this year is that I've had a bout of feeling unwell with chronic indigestion and gall bladder problems. I also want to go on a holiday towards the end of this year that I'd need to be fairly fit for. I don't have a poor diet, was eating way too much butter and cheese which gave me the health issues. But portion control is not a strong point! Have been on the NHS healthier eating/fitness for past 6 weeks but am hitting a wall with weight loss, so need support and motivation. Thanks

[Diane2]

Hello dontdojogging and welcome to this Forum!

I am sure you will find support on here 😊 and other ways to lose weight without any more yo-yoing.

First here's a link to the Site Guide which we strongly recommend you read as if will help you find your way about the Forum and provides other links on security, picture guides on navigation and other useful info'

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There's a lot there but it's worth taking your time to read, honest!

We recommend that all members join a Weekly Weigh-In, on the day of your choice, and also use the Daily Diary, where members share their meal plans and get useful feedback. The Weigh Ins and Daily Diary run from 9pm the night before to 9pm the next day so Mondays will be opening soon which is why my reply to you now won't be long as I have various Admin tasks to do with that process 🙂

A special feature of our Forum is the degree of support between members which you will experience (and add to yourself !) as you join in and chat with others.

All the best on your weight-loss journey ! 😊

[dontdojogging Host 1st 7lbs in reply to Diane2]

Thanks Diane, I've been reading various bits.

[Diane2 in reply to dontdojogging]

Great, take your time and feel free to ask questions. I'll be logging off shortly but other members could well bd able to assist if you get stuck/have queries tonight or send your question to @TeamAdmin and tomorrow the next Admin on call will reply. We are all volunteers also on weight loss journeys 🙂 Where I am the storm has left a lot of flood water and I need to get outside and check things are ok. Hope you have not been badly affected!

[toomuchwool 6lbs]

Good morning dontdojogging. Sounds like you have a great goal to aim for with your holiday! Like you my weakness is cheese and my portion sizes are too big. It's really difficult when you have a non weight loss period of time. Try to ignore it, maybe up the exercises and double check the calories. Push on and keep that holiday in focus!

[dontdojogging Host 1st 7lbs in reply to toomuchwool]

Thank you toomuchwool! I know last couple of weeks I haven't been good on the calorie counting so need to get back on track. Have been fitting in an Active10 walk every day - today might be challenge with this weather. Have a good day😁

[Craftyperson]

It's not unusual to hit a wall but you've done right thing coming on here will get plenty of support especially if you join in a weigh day. Try mixing up your foods we tend to get into a rut after a while. And cut out any processed food or cut down at least. Also having a goal like holiday will help with motivation

[S11m]

Hi, dontdojogging , welcome.

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-...