Newbie

[mots1965]

Hi to all new to this site, starting off weight 18 stone and 5' 11 height. Been on many diets but fallen by the wayside . Now to try again with a lifestyle change.

Good luck to all on your own journey wherever it may take you

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Hi, well done for taking a really positive step in creating a more healthy future for yourself. You are so right to think about this as a change in lifestyle rather than a diet you will do for a while and then stop. Keep reminding yourself of the health benefits, you are doing yourself a favour so be kind to yourself. Take it steady and keep posting here especially if you are getting a down at any point

[McV_14]

Hello, I'm new as well - just joined today. Started my diet last week, hopefully I stick at it. good luck

[paulg01 in reply to McV_14]

Well done for getting on board and setting yourself a goal to improve your health. Check out ptprograms.com.au for free workout programs and tips. It's free. I found it helpful especially when I was struggling to motivate myself to do some exercise

[paulg01]

Hi newbie

Good on you for giving it a go. If you need extra support or motivation checkout ptprograms.com.au. Some good stuff on weight control and fitness programs. It's free

[gingernut49]

Well done for making the start! I was three stone overweight in August 2012 when I watched the amazing BBC Horizon programme Eat, Fast and Live Longer (vimeo.com/54089463). I learned from that to switch to smaller plates and I'd stop eating after my evening meal, so no snacking.

Then Kate Harrison brought out her book, The 5:2 Diet, based on the programme, and by April last year I'd lost the three stone and I've kept it off since then. With any previous diet I'd have put it all back on again and more by now. I'm now a size 10, run three times a week thanks to c25k, and my BMI is a smidge less than 20.

Please watch the programme - it's a life-changer!