Hi I am new on here

[bonmckenna]

Hi

I am new on here. I need to lose weight for health reasons

[stopfaffing 3lbs]

Me too , I am new and have got to lose weight to sort out health issues ! I hope we both succeed ....I have started by doing up a meal plan for this week , I have portioned out a chicken pasta bake for dinner and now need to sort out a shopping list . AND get a routine for sleeping better!!!! ha ha ha .

[bonmckenna in reply to stopfaffing]

You sound really organised

[stopfaffing 3lbs in reply to bonmckenna]

I wish !!!! , I just wish I could keep it going ,,, I just let life take over . I have to make myself stop and do the jobs that help me lose weight and give me more time .... I think I am disorganized for most of the time and organised for a bit of the time !!! ha ha ha

[Gill357 in reply to stopfaffing]

This is my first week as well. Reading your post it sounds like my life! Always something to do as an excuse for looking after yourself. I also have to loose for my health. I also looked in a mirror when I was out the other day and didn't recognise myself. Day 4 and it's going well so far. Long may that continue. Good luck.

[stopfaffing 3lbs in reply to Gill357]

well done , day 4 and counting !!!! I am on day 2 tomorrow ... organized a chilli and a spag bol for the next 2 or 3 days .... I am on a rooooolllll (roll!) .... lets see how this lasts he he he he

[stopfaffing 3lbs in reply to stopfaffing]

Hi Gill357 how is day six .... keep it up and report back ./...ha ha ha xx

[katy6860 in reply to stopfaffing]

hey stopfaffing, welcome. lol all you want, but sleep is very important. i know i sleep all the time. not really. but it is good to get at least 7 to 8 hours a night to feel refreshed and ready to hit the day. it sounds like you are very organized and that is an excellent start. i suggest you also write everything down you eat especially to start with and keep count of calories. i was not very good at making sure i ate the right number of calories, but i was shocked at the amount of calories i was eating so i cut out some empty calories i did not need and started losing weight. i feels wonderful. i am sure both of ya'll can succeed if you just remember it is a lifestyle change and not a diet.

[stopfaffing 3lbs in reply to katy6860]

Hi katy6860 thank you for the support ! I feel really great at the mo , however I am very aware of my weaknesses ... last night eldest child asked if I could wait before going to bed , so that the washer would finish and I could transfer her "today" clothes to the tumble dryer...... as a result I was tired and ate 3 packets of quavers which I did not need or have the calories left for,./..... so it goes to help prove my own little theory that I eat when I am tired to keep myself awake!!!!

[katy6860 in reply to stopfaffing]

i do it too! especially if i am on a road trip i am the worst! by the way, what are quavers? just curious, i am from Texas and some things are new to me ya'll talk about.

[stopfaffing 3lbs in reply to katy6860]

I am glad I am not the only one !!!

ummm they are a puffed cheese flavoured snack.... not Cheetos ,,, made of potatoes ... I cant describe them ..... when I am over in the states next year I will send you some ! ha ha ha

[stopfaffing 3lbs in reply to katy6860]

so how long have you been on the forum?

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi Bonmckenna,

Welcome to the Weight Loss NHS forum. I hope you'll enjoy being part of this community. Do have a look at our Pinned posts area (top right-hand-side of the homepage) and especially the Welcome Newbie post.

Also, the Monday group weigh-in sessions are today, so if you're interested and would like to participate, then please join us:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Have a great week. I'd recommend the NHS 12 week plan as a great way to lose weight, and you can find a link to that in the Welcome Newbie post.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

Lowcal

[stopfaffing 3lbs in reply to Zest]

okay will have a look and yes the Monday weigh in would be good

[katy6860]

hi bonmckenna and welcome! i have been here about a month and i have lost about 13 pounds. i feel better already. i am losing weight for health reasons too. i am too old 49, to care much about how i look... ok that is just not true. i do care. but i want to be healthy much more than i want to look good. i want my knees to stop hurting and my ankles to be stronger. everyone here is so nice and so helpful if you just listen to them. most of the people here have been where we are and are full of good advice and helpful hints. just ask! and again welcome!