In need of support please

[MrsDetermined]

Hello, my name is Rachel and I am 47. I am an overweight wife and working mother to two boys . Would be good if there was anyone by me WS9 who would like to exercise and be encouraged on this journey

[Claire2stone]

Hi Mrsdetermined (Rachel) and welcome to this very friendly forum 😀

I don't live anywhere near you but I am also a working mum with 2 boys.

I've been following the nhs12wk plan and am on the last wk and have lost over a stone. I have followed the plan but tweeked it so it fits in with my busy life.

I have calorie counted (with the help of myfitnesspal), reduced my portions, have less sugar and fat, picked healthier choices for snacking and moved more.

You have defiantly come to the right place for motivation and advice or just a sounding board for your worries and triumphs 😀

Have a look around the sight and Peoples posts, join in challenges and you will succeed.

Good luck. Claire x

[MrsDetermined in reply to Claire2stone]

Thank you Claire and well done to you

[Discovery1910]

Hi I am not very near you but wish you every success -

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi MrsDetermined,

I'm not near you geographically, but I wanted to welcome you to the forum, and say that there is an 'exercise challenge' that is fun to do even far away from other people geographically - have a look in the Pinned Posts area (top right-hand-side of the homepage) and see Hidden 's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Challenge. It doesn't involve swimming, unless you want it to of course, it refers to all sorts of exercise - walking, running, cycling etc, and it's really good fun.

I hope you find someone closer to walk with - but in the meantime, you could perhaps join in with that challenge, if you like the sound of it.

Also, I'd recommend reading the Welcome Newbie thread, that moreless has put together.

Hope you have a lovely week.

Lowcal