A fresh start,

[Janeybrass]

I have weighed in today for first time, 13st 5lb. I need to get back on track in last year I lost 3 stone. Not put much on again but want to stop it happening.

I've been in wheelchair for last 12 weeks following surgery. So had no exercise .as ordered by surgeon.

Was 50 last week.

[forestgirl]

Hi Janey

How uncanny. I am exactly same weight as you and turn 50 on Saturday... I'm hoping to get fit for an operation later in the year. Weird! And...my name's Jane

It's hard not being able to exercise and particularly if you're reliant on others to do shopping etc? I've just downloaded an app which counts calories and am going to try for the 1400 daily allowance the NHS suggests. I like the idea that, if you go over one day, you can gradually reduce the 'overloaded' calories over the other days. Will give it a try at least

Wishing you a good recovery... Slow and steady wins the race

All the best

[Janeybrass in reply to forestgirl]

I hope we can encourage each other. Meal choices can be difficult because I live in a care home, so I don't always know what has gone into things.

But I have managed it before so I will agin.

As well as disability I have chronic pain, that's when I look for comfort foods.

First target for me is to get under 13 stone.

Best wishes to everyone especially those starting today.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome Janey

This is the link to our newbie thread

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

The group weigh-in can be found here

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh....

All the best to you

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi Janey,

A very warm welcome, and hope you enjoy being part of this community forum.

Lowcal

[bigfattoe]

Yes you can still do it...put your mind to it keep at 1400 one day less than up again...im doing up down with calorues ive stayed the same thus week...but been nibbling on cheese..ive thrown it away...as i was eat at nite with a apple but ive ate a big block lol so thats gone out of the window...lol it was nice while it lasted..but i put a pound on...lol but boy it was worth every crumb lol

..ohh well back to it....lolxxx

[Janeybrass]

Thanks for the encouragement, so far today I am on track.

Going to seated wheelchair exercise this afternoon, better than nothing.😀

[forestgirl]

Hi Janey - I'm still trying to get down to 1400 calories per day I'm averaging around 1700 (which is an improvement!) and am using an app on my phone to keep track of them...

Exercise-wise, I've started doing stretches every morning for the last week. I need to add in some cardio stuff and was considering buying a FitBit but think it's a personal trainer I need!! That's not going to happen though...

Let's keep going - day at a time, I guess. Good news on the exercise class for you. Hope you enjoyed it.

TTFN