Newbie....four and a half stone to lose....

[katiebopper]

Like many of you I'm sure, I have tried every diet there is, but the fact of the matter is, I love food, Love it's taste, and all the social side of going out for a meal. In reality, I am obese, unhappy, embarrassed, refuse photo opportunities with my two young girls, and that is the deal breaker. I have hardly any photo's with them, and it breaks my heart that in years to come I will have no family photo's because I was having a "fat" day. Enough is enough, and this strong, funny, caring woman needs a kick start to a healthier new way of living. This isn't the first New years day I have started a new me campaign, but this year it is different, I can promise you that.

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Welcome to this board. Everyone here is supportive and friendly. If you follow the nhs 12 week plan it will work.

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Welcome katiebopper and fab furry friend - hope you find this forum as friendly and helpful as lots of us on here have. Make this the last time - gradual and sustainable weight loss. Ask us anything, anytime, make yourself accountable on here and we'll see you through. Lots of excellent photo opportunities to look forward to in the not too distant future

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

OMG katiebopper, are you my doppleganger?! You could have been describing me in your introduction.

Fear not my friend, 2016 is the year of change and possibility. We will all of us reach our goals and have a blast together en route

I'm now going to give you an overload of info, cos that's what I'm famous for

1. NHS 12 week plan

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

2. Monday group weigh-in

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh....

3. Exercise challenge

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

I hope you'll join us for all 3, but of course, it's your choice

One slight difference between us, I needed to lose twice as much weight as you when I started, so as far as I'm concerned, you're already half way there

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi Katie,

Can't add much to what people have already said, except to say 'Welcome' and it's great that you've shared your photo with us today - I know you dislike having your photo taken, so I realise that was a very brave step, but you and your furry friend look lovely - hopefully this will be the start of a great year for you, with success in your weight loss goals, and I hope you'll join us in the Monday group weigh-in, if it appeals, and in the other challenges too.

Lowcal

[quinnie44]

Good luck Katiebopper...im sure you will be successful in 2016....start buying photo albums now to fill up with lovely family pics x