2 weeks in. Hola 😊

[NotSoTiny]

Right, completely new to all this but here goes. 2 weeks into diet using myfitnesspal app (calories counting. 1200 calories per day) and exercise, I am 8lb lighter and have lost 2.5 inches from my waist! It's a start! I've had 1 wobble (the day after my diet started) but I got right back on track the next morning and have stuck to it. I'm in the zone!!! I'm doing 6 days per week exercise (mainly exercise bike or swimming) with 1 rest day on a Sunday. 

59lb to go!!! I can & will do this! 😀

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi NotSoTiny,

Welcome to the Weight Loss NHS community forum.  You sound like you're enjoying your start on your weight loss journey, and that's really great!  I'd like to give you the link to our Welcome Newbie thread, as well as a link to the Monday group weigh-in - just incase you fancy joining in with a weekly weigh-in in a group setting.  You might prefer to do your own weigh-ins - but I thought I'd highlight the option of a group too.  It is supportive and friendly.

Here are the links:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh....

Wishing you a great week ahead.

Lowcal

[NotSoTiny in reply to Zest]

Will defo join in on the weekly weigh in. Thank you 😊

[skinnylizzie in reply to NotSoTiny]

Set yourself mini goals of 7lb and keep counting I have set myself 1000 a day as its easy to go over and exercise each day and weigh ,plot a graph and plan those calories every morning so that you know what you are going to eat. Keep how you want to look in mind , for me it was my lovely daughter who has reinvented herself over last year. Now we are the same weight! Good luck . mind over matter x

[NotSoTiny in reply to skinnylizzie]

Wow well done to you. I have myfitnesspal app so I'm pretty rigid with my planning. I think that's key for me really. If I can stray, I will massively so I'm not doing cheat nights or anything like that. Just trying to stay focused. Thanks for your advice 🙂 Xx

[modge]

brilliant ,you go girl!

I am assuming you ate a girl if not ,you go guy!😃

[modge in reply to modge]

I mean are ..not ate as that would surely put you over your calorie count ..lol

[Hidden in reply to modge]

hahaha modge  i know it was just a typo but hilarious

[NotSoTiny in reply to modge]

Hahahaha yes I'm a girl. Thank you @modge 😊 

[Zest Healthy BMI in reply to NotSoTiny]

lol modge  - that was a funny typo!  

[greeny4]

Great results and I agree it's all in the planning.ive had MFP app for yrs  but just started using it recently,  what a difference it's made and what an eye opener as to the amount I was eating. 

You will achieve your goals especially now with such good results.  Wishing you well on your journey 

[NotSoTiny in reply to greeny4]

Thanks greeny4 . I'm so glad I've found this as I think reading other people's journeys and knowing I'm not alone in this battle will defo give me a boost on the difficult days 🙂

[foxyladyfi]

I am 2 weeks into the diet too ... lost 3lbs in the first week .. have 21lbs to lose ... finding it easy to follow and using myfitnesspal too ... just need to up the exercise ... well done you!!!!

[NotSoTiny in reply to foxyladyfi]

Thanks foxyladyfi  good luck with your 21lb. You can do it!!! 

[foxyladyfi in reply to NotSoTiny]

Thank you ... just browsing around the BBC Good Food site for some inspiration for some low calorie meals ... some lovely ideas!!  I am very determined to get rid of my 21lbs ... I lost 2 stone a few years ago and as always complacency sets in and you think its ok to eat whatever you want ... and hey presto 2 years later you have put it all back on!!!

[NotSoTiny in reply to foxyladyfi]

Oh I know what you mean. I've done that myself. It's so easy to fall back into the habit of eating anything because you've lost a bit.

[foxyladyfi in reply to NotSoTiny]

Are you sticking to 1400 a day or did you use the BMI calculator to see what your allowance is?  I was on 1600 according to the calculator but have adjusted it to 1400 now

[NotSoTiny in reply to foxyladyfi]

I've gone by myfitnesspal allowance of 1200

[foxyladyfi in reply to NotSoTiny]

Think i will see how i go this week on 1400 and drop it next week if it feels right

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to foxyladyfi]

I started on 1400 and now on 1300 as a boost. 😊

[foxyladyfi in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Let me know if it works! 

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to foxyladyfi]

Yea, it's working, over two stone off 😊

[foxyladyfi in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Hi Anna ... have lost 6lbs in 2 weeks ... this is definitely the way forward ... had a few treats too but just cut back the day after ...how are you?

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to foxyladyfi]

Thank you, having a good week so far 😊

[Springy40]

Wow well done you that's amazing. I'm using that app it's really help me too think about the off rubbish is in food and the way I look at food.keep up the good work.

[NotSoTiny in reply to Springy40]

Thanks 😊 I love the app. I'd be lost without it. 

[IndigoBlue61]

Well done you 😊 Good luck!

[NotSoTiny in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Thank you. Onwards and upwards (or downwards where the scales are concerned) 

[Jaz21]

Hi, your doing really well. Keep it up! I'm on my fitness pal too & am following the 12 week weight loss plan. I am also feeling the difference after 6 days of exercise. Its tough but am gona hang in there. Your post is motivating! 

[NotSoTiny in reply to Jaz21]

Thanks Jaz21  Its hard getting and keeping in that right frame of mind but the results will be well worth it.  Good luck with your weight loss too. We can do it!!!! 💪🏼