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Hey I'm new at this iv never joined an online weightloss support group but I really need need help I have about 25 pounds to lose. I never lost weight on my own thru diet and exercise iv Neva lost that 1lb a week like everyone else plz plz advise me

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NocturnalBear

Hey to lose 1lb a week you need a calorie imbalance of around 3500calories - so eat 500 cals a day less without changing anything else and you'll roughly lose 1lb a week - do a little exercise like walking and that'll help even more - it's simple really

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Annde70

I find that I have lost more wet since I got my fit bit. I register everything I eat and all my exercise and it tells me how many calories I have used and how many I have eaten. Shocked to discover how difficult it is for me to use the 2000 cals the average woman is supposed to use. If I have a lazy day I only use about 1550 calories so to lose 1lb a week on days like that I can only consume 1050 calories Came as a shock but made me realise why when I was 'dieting ' on 1500 cals a day I was not losing as much as I expected, in fact, very often nothing at all.

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I have just got a Fitbit. Do you know how to make the distance into miles rather than kilometres. I'm used to imperial but can't figure out how to do it. Any ideas. Love your post and no wonder my weight loss is slow.

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Sorry I can't help, looking at it on iPhone but when I am able will have a look on laptop to see if I can help. Mine is in miles so I think there must be a way of setting it up

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I only use the app in my phone and that's were I set it up. The instructions say tap on the gear sign from dashboard to change settings but I havent got a computer. Just use my iPad and iPhone. Thanks

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Annde70 in reply to

Hi Florence 181230 just looked on the computer and it is on the settings under the gear sign that the change can be made.

Can you get a computer page on your iPad?

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morelessAdministrator7 stone

Hi and welcome Ikhtiar,

Why not try the NHS 12 week plan? It's a simple programme of healthy eating and exercise, with step by step instructions, which are easy to follow. Here's the link

nhs.uk/Livewell/weight-loss...

All the best :)

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skinnylizzie

Read these posts and you will not look back good luck

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Chestnut21

I found 12 week plan help to start with and then I introduced an exercise I enjoy, but remember to mix up the exercises otherwise your body will get use to the regime 😊

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Ikhtiar2006

Wow I feel so overwhelmed iv had so many replies I'm married into a strict family any thout of joinin the gym is out of the window I do exercise but I eat to make up for it I'm alway been picked on by family mems cz of my thunder thighs how I wish they wud disappear. Thank you everyone who replied and advised

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Marianne0915 in reply to Ikhtiar2006

Hi, there is lots of good advice been offered which I truly believe. Please try the 12 week plan, check your BMI, and go from there. Don't get disheartened as I have found it is much better when the weight comes off slowly as it then stays off. Do keep a record of what you eat calorie wise and you will identify where you might be overindulging which can be of great help. Have faith in yourself and you will do it. Best wishes.

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Ikhtiar2006 in reply to Marianne0915

Thank u so much I'm goin to start from tomorrow

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Marianne0915 in reply to Ikhtiar2006

Good, never feel alone as there are lots of friends on here to help with your motivation. Good luck

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Ikhtiar2006 in reply to Marianne0915

I'm goin to weigh my self next Tuesday fingers crossed

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Ikhtiar2006

Hi there you mentioned herbal life food supplements where could I get them from? Thanks for advice

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Windswept1 in reply to Ikhtiar2006

You don't need any gimmicky foods, just look at the advice on the 12 week plan.

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rogbert

I joined slimming world 6 months ago was refferred by my local health trust they paid for the first 12 weeks have lost neally three stone

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Dutchgirl1kg

Try the 12 week plan. It works! Good luck with it all. :)

Welcome. Don't get drawn in my the herbal supplements nonsense.following the nhs plan is a far better idea.

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