Hello all

[catgibb]

I'm new here. I have tried many crash diets but alas their effects only last a brief 3 weeks and then I'm back on the increase again. I've just found this site and I am interested to see if this slow 1lb-2lb a week works.

[muffintop67]

Hi catgibb. Its worked for me - I have lost 17lbs in 12 weeks. Mainly 1 - 2 lb a week. It has changed my eating habits, made me reassess portion control and curb my snacking. I hope to be able to maintain these habits when I have reached my goal weight by using the same methods. I hope you can find it works for you too. Great support and motivation on this site

[moreless Administrator SS Supercook 7 stone]

Hi and welcome catgibb

If you take a look at the Pinned Posts section to the right of your screen, you'll find the threads that are most likely to help you start out on your journey.

I'd also like to invite you to join our weigh-in group, which although is run on a monday, you're not too late to join today and you'd be very welcome

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Looking forward to seeing you out and about on the forum and wishing you all the very best

[jenwriter]

I've been losing about a pound a week (not quite this week) by weighing my food and counting the calories. I use an app called myfitnesspal to log it. I also do exercise as often as I can (try for 3 a week usually 4) that could be HIT workouts or pilates and I'm incorporating some yoga as I love the mental benefits.

I didn't think I'd lose anything but so far I've lose about 5 pounds and I'm keeping at it. This is a great forum for support, so welcome and you can do this!