Hi there,
Looking for advice! Need to currently lose three stone. Only hungry in mornings which I have a good breakfast but not hungry rest of day. I have physical disabilities which leave me pretty inactive. And really struggling to lose this weight. Has anyone else struggled with this and could you give me any tips on how to get over this? Many thanks, Dawn
Hello and welcome, Jessie201 
Exercise has many benefits but is not the major factor in weight loss: that comes down to what we eat. I suggest you make use of the Daily Diary, where members log their planned menus for the day: you could browse at first, and maybe pick up some ideas, then join in when you're ready. You'll find it in Pinned Posts healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... , along with a Welcome Newbies post and all our other activities: I recommend joining a weekly weigh in on the day of your choice.
I'll give you a couple of things to read. This explains why weight loss can be a struggle healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... and this gives further information about a healthy approach phcuk.org/wp-content/upload...
Take your time reading and exploring, and I hope you'll become an active forum member
Thankyou BridgeGirl! I am ready up on all links now! Very encouraging and positive.
I just don’t know how to get my head around gaining an appetite if that makes sense. Trying to eat more than a breakfast makes me feel physically sick! And I don’t know why! I’ve tried to stick to an apple, or a smoothie or banana to help boost my appetite but it doesn’t seem to be working.. I’m mentally and physically exhausted but know meds for chronic pain doesn’t help and they bung me up (wondering if this has something to do with all of this).
I know for my heath I have to loose this weight. I buy plenty of fresh fruit and veg and it just sits there in the fridge and goes off eventually. I don’t eat chocolate, or crisps or even bread! I just can’t work out why I feel like this ☹️
Hi Jessie! I definitely recommend logging what you plant to eat on the Daily Diary. It helps me to stay accountable and gives lots of recipe ideas. Good luck!!
Maybe your body is being smart. If you are inactive, one meal may have all the calories your body requires for the day (especially with the weight to lose), and you should trust it. Eat nutrient dense foods, ie proteins and lots of veggies and don't waste calories on empty carbs (grains or starchy veg) that don't give you nutrients.
Lots of people deliberately practice OMAD - one meal a day. It's not necessarily a problem if that's all you want, if you are getting the essentials your body needs in that meal.
Thankyou Subtle_badger.
I really appreciate your advice. Been struggling with this for over four years and have put a stone on within a year I think because of mobility.
I don’t eat bread, chocolate or crisps.
I practically live on salads and eggs or jacket potatoes when I’m hungry but it’s just not shifting!!
I do have porridge for breakfast and wondering if it is this! As I do have sugar. And sugar in coffee ☕️ which I drink a lot of.
But food wise it is a problem. Sometimes it’s a bowl of porridge and that’s it til the next day!!
I just don’t know what to do!! Xx
You may find these enlightening, Jessie201.
You can't live on porridge. You are missing vital nutrients. If you find you are only eating one meal a day, then make it a proper meal. I'd suggest something that you would normally think of as a dinner, with protein, lots of veggies, healthy fats. If you can't face that first thing, then maybe have your meal at lunch time instead, or have a traditional breakfast of bacon, eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes etc. I'd add more veggies and eggs (and black pudding or kidneys or liver etc) and not have empty calories like toast.
Thankyou moreless, I really appreciate your help x
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