Just signed up and looking for a little support and hopefully motivate someone along the way.

[Matty01]

Just signed up as I've just been diagnosed with high cholesterol, high blood pressure and poor liver function so it's about time I pull my finger out. I need to change my lifestyle, loose some weight and get my fitness back.

[Diana]

Well good luck, check out the 12 week nhs plan, seems very popular.

A bit of encouragement for starters, for every 1lb you lose, it takes 5 lbs off your knees, with determination, you are almost certain to lose that in your first week.

Plan, portion and damage limit ( by that I mean avoid as much crap and stuff as you can), will certainly help.

[Matty01 in reply to Diana]

Thank you Diana I will keep those tips in mind, I've cleared the kitchen of crap and replaced with all the good stuff. one cupboard was like a scene out of willy wonka!

[Hidden in reply to Matty01]

Your in the right place and you done the right thing get out of the house what you find you want that's bad for you take each day as it comes we will get the all the best Kim x

[Matty01 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, I will definitely be getting out and getting some exercise, to be honest I don't even know why I stopped

[Diana in reply to Matty01]

After stocking up yesterday, on such stuff as Passata, coconut milk , herbs and fresh veg ( add in some frozen , and meat/fish frozen too), it just needs converting into yummy healthy meals!

My slowcooker and steamer are going to be very busy, my oven less so, all intentional.

Maybe you'll tell me you've done the same ( not to the same level, I add)

Good luck , take care and accept it won't always be easy

[TheJuggler]

Hi Mark. Of you look at the bottom of the page or to the right there are links for newbies with information on getting started. Most people are following the nhs 12 week plan which is a lifestyle change rather than a diet. Lots of hints and tips and information. There is also a weekly weigh in on here if you are interested and lots of great challenges if you fancy them. You have definitely found the right place for help and support. Good luck.

[Matty01 in reply to TheJuggler]

Thank you il take a look at those links, the weekly weigh in sounds like it could help to keep me motivated. Il have a rummage around the site 😀