Weight issues

[Daz4077]

Hi,I am struggling with weight, I've decided to join this community for motivation,I would like to lose weight and get control of my own body.

I am 114 kg and wish to reduce this number by the end of JuneI don't want to set myself unrealistic goal .Please feel free to help me guys,if am desperate. 

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi Daz4077,

Welcome to the Weight Loss NHS community forum.  I hope you'll find the motivation your seeking here, it's a friendly and supportive place.

We have a Welcome Newbie post, which I'd like to give you the link for:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Also, if you are interested in participating in the Monday group weigh-in - you could pop in and introduce yourself there if you wanted to join in, then the link is:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh....

I'd recommend having a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as that is a really good structure and many of us have successfully lost weight using that plan.  

Have a great week.

Lowcal

[kantara71]

Hello Daz,

You can do this! Join us today for the monday weigh in and get started on reducing that number. 

John

[Daz4077 in reply to kantara71]

Where do I join you guys?

[kantara71 in reply to Daz4077]

Copied from Lowcals post, click on the link below and register your weight for today etc.

It is a good idea to measure yourself, all over, and take a photograph too and just watch those inches fall away as the weight drops John

the link is:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[Castillion in reply to kantara71]

hi john. I'm new here too. What is the Monday weigh in?

[kantara71 in reply to Castillion]

see above post Castillion .

[RuthMcMeekin]

Hi, I have a problem too. I have just started using the Fitbit app on my phone. By using the food plan I can see where the calories are and try to stick to a lower number -admittedly mixed success yet but it helps to see where the calories are. Not sure if we can mention specific products, it is a free app though.

[Daz4077 in reply to RuthMcMeekin]

Thanks a lot,I do appreciate, how often do you work out?I don't want to join the gym at the moment because I hardly utilise my gym membership.

[modge]

be positive ...

don't dwell on the past

look forward ...

to a new you .

goal setting is good ...

work on your first kilo loss

join in the fun here .

good luck ..

[Daz4077 in reply to modge]

Thanks,

[IndigoBlue61]

Morning 😊 

I was advised that 5% weight loss will significantly improve your health, so this is perhaps a good aim 😊 Also find the right eating plan that you can stick to, for long term changes to eating habits 😊

I don't go to the gym either, prefer exercising on my own 😊or walking, Stair climbing, stretching, dancing, gardening are all ways to increase activity 😊 

Good luck 😊

[Daz4077 in reply to IndigoBlue61]

I think that's a good way of shifting the pounds.

[RuthMcMeekin]

I don't. I am putting more walks into my routine and have started the C25k again. I also use my exercise bike a bit. I am a primary school teacher, by the time I get home I am already late, need to make tea for the family, gym membership would be pointless for me at the moment 😊

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to RuthMcMeekin]

I am loving my exercise bike 😊 very easy to sneak in a 10-15 minute workout before breakfast 😊 (Or bed in my husbands case)

[vanessa93]

Hi, I have only just joined also, a couple of weeks ago. I don't usually join forums etc. but find this quite supportive. For myself I have the slight advantage of an incentive. I have a friend's wedding in June and my daughter's wedding next year. Everyone finds their own thing that works for them. For some, it is putting a "fat" photo of themselves on the fridge, for others it is keeping an accurate food diary (this works for me). You will always find loads of tips and support here, so good luck and keep us informed of how you are doing, its good to share success' as well as the odd hiccough.

[Hidden]

Welcome! I'm moving into my 3rd week and I've lost around 2.5 Kgs. 

For me it is a day by day thing. I do the best I can each day. I've also become mindfull of my weaknesses. I love salt for one. I'm not much of a sugar person. Salt is so bad for one and can also make you gain weight. 

I've become aware of how many calories there are in certain carbs and to lower my portions. I have changed my dinner plate. It is half the size. I still feel satisfied because visually it's quite full when I serve myself. 

I've increased my veggies. Become aware of hidden sugars in certain foods, hidden fats, and of course salt. 

I've also started looking at low cal low fat types of treats I can eat so I don't feel so left out at home.  

Start moving around more, if that is okay by your doctor. Even short walks helps and make you feel so much better. 

Good luck you will lose just take it day by day. 

[Daz4077 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for your encouragement. 

[2K16]

your goals is not unrealistic ! myself i joined this community 6 weeks ago with 105.6 kg the first 2 weeks i was running 2.5 km on third week i upgrade to 6 km I lost  4.6 kg and counting keep pushing if u can keep up 3 consective weeks u can add another program  like swimming (45min 45sec break every 15min)  and try to drink lemon mixed with green tea one cup bfore breakfast and one before bed . manage to drink up to 4 cups a day this will help u lose 4.6 % of your body weight in 3 months. This worked for me it will for u to

ps drink enough water not less than 3 l a day 

[Daz4077 in reply to 2K16]

That's promising, thanks a lot.