Could do with some support

[Crochetkitty]

I’m new to this. I know I need to lose weight. Its not a ideal time as I have a lot of stress in my life but it’s not going to go anytime soon so I think I just need to try. My biggest issue at the moment is portion sizes and I’ve stopped trying to be healthy. This is going to be tough. 🙁

[Runcazrun]

Hi, I know how you feel, it’s one step forward and two steps back for me at the moment!

I’m using a calorie counter and planning my meals a week ahead to try and keep on track.

[Crochetkitty in reply to Runcazrun]

Thank you so much. I’ve started calorie counting. I just know I’ve done that before and I’m not great at sticking to it long term. As a family we all take turns cooking and then it gets extra difficult.

[Diane2]

Hello Crochetkitty and welcome to this Forum! You will find lots of encouragement and support on here especially if you contribute to a Weekly Weigh In page and Daily Diary(more info below)where you meet like-minded people,share ideas/snags/successes...it's great!

People adopt a mix of approaches on here which you will see as you explore this site. We strongly recommend new members make use of one of our Weekly Weigh In pages and the Daily Diary posts. You will find these via this link following which takes you to our Pinned Posts section. There you will find a Welcome message,general advice (eg: internet safety)and guide to our site plus links to a range of groups which we hope will interest you book club/fit is fun, daily natter/ green activities/ drink less/recipes etc as well as the key features of Daily Diary and Weigh In!..

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

....it can take a bit to learn how to find one's way around so please read the material carefully and also note, don't use the HU App, it is much easier to use the website.

As explained above, we recommend that 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. They are found under Pinned Posts (go back to the link I gave you above)

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 ! 😊

[bikegrrrl 1lb]

Hi Crochetkitty and welcome.

Here's what I have learned:

It's never the ideal time.

It's always the ideal time.

😉

Re portion sizes, have you thought about either weighing things out, or using a measuring cup/ half cup depending on what you are eating? First of all, you will need to find yourself a list of what counts as a healthy portion size for different foods. I find that, if I judge it by eye, I am a bit over-generous.

Wishing you all the best on your weight-loss journey.

You can do this! You absolutely deserve to eat healthily.

[Crochetkitty in reply to bikegrrrl]

What a lovely reply! Thank you. I’m going to try and see how I go. I’m definitely over generous so I’m weighing. I just doubt myself because in the past I’ve got fed up with the time and effort of it.

Feeling better having heard from you 😊

[Holidaynanna]

Hi, good luck on your plan, only just joined myself but folks seem really friendly and helpful here. Have a good day x

[Crochetkitty in reply to Holidaynanna]

Thank you for replying. Nice to know I’m not alone 😊

[SuccessfulLoser]

Hey there! Weighing things out and calories monitoring is gonna be the biggest help here.

The NHS website has fantastic advice on calorie consumption and nutrition. So you can be sure to get everything you need in sensible amounts.

I had the exact same issue as you. So I weighed and calorie counted for a few months, and this gave me a much better mindset toward food and portion sizing. I also meal prep in advance to save time and so I know exactly what I'm eating.

Being aware of what and how much you eat is so key. With good awareness comes better, healthier choices.

It is going to be a journey, and it won't be easy especially at first but we're here for advice and support. <3

[Crochetkitty in reply to SuccessfulLoser]

Thank you! I’m going to try and see what happens though I know I wasn’t very good at this before I’m even heavier now so I really need to make it work.