Hi everyone.

[Kari9]

Hi,I am new to all this and don't really know what to say.I will be 64 next week and have been overweight for about 30 years now.My weight is stable but I want to lose some.I find it difficult to exercise as I have Rhuematoid and Osteoarthritis.

I like to cook,read,travel,the sea and sun.I do voluntary work and that keeps me busy.I live on my own with my cat.God,all that makes me seem very boring and dreary but I can assure you that I am not! No idea why the pic.is this way round!

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome Kari

I love your pic, even if you are sideways and I don't think you sound boring and dreary, at all!

Look at the Topics section beneath that, for posts that could answer any questions you may have. Consider joining any, or all, of our challenges, as they're fun and motivating.

Join us for the Monday Group weigh-in. If you follow Zest and myself, you'll be notified when we post the threads. The latest weigh-in thread can always be found in the Events section, to the right (bottom) of the home page.

Be active on the forum, as that's where we exchange ideas and get our daily dose of motivation and inspiration and don't be afraid to ask for assistance, if you need it

Wishing you all the best as you start out on your weight loss journey

[Kari9]

Hi,I quite fancy water aerobics but I don't fancy myself in a swimming costume!

[VickyDLM 2 stone in reply to Kari9]

I wouldn't worry about it. Most people are too worried about what they look like in a swimsuit to worry about anybody else. And nobody can really see much underwater anyway! I think if you're interested you should try it.

I have seen it said on here that losing weight is 80% calories and only 20% exercise. I would suggest looking at a calorie counter to see what a range would be for you to lose weight. I use the one on the NHS Choices site and it hasn't steered me wrong yet.

Good luck.

[Kari9]

Thanks for the advice Vicky.

[suesec28]

Hi - you look great, even sideways! - definitely try the water aerobics - as mentioned, most people are only concerned about what they look like in a cozzie... and it would be a great benefit - I felt much like you and try water aerobics, even though I'm not great in the pool - it's fantastic and you get to meet like minded people. Good luck.

[Kari9]

I do love swimming and have swum for as long as I can remember.I just have to pluck up courage and get back to it!

[miopus]

You don't look 64 at all !!!!!

[Trader295]

Hi Karl, I'm new too. I have psoriatic arthritis and whole host of other auto immune disorders . I too struggle with exercise.I know swimming is best for me, unfortunately there are no pools nearby where We live. I am trying to walk around the green outside our house,I started with a 10 minute fast hobble,some days that's so much as I can manage. I hope to increase that slowly. I don't think I'll ever jog,but hey some exercise is better than none at all 😊 good luck 😊

[Kari9 in reply to Trader295]

Thanks Trader295.I should really try and walk a bit more too.I am alright once I get out there and start walking,it's the thinking about it bit!We will have to encourage each other.

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welcome to the forum

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Hidden]

I'm afraid you've found a 7 year old post, Aqua_marine and Kari9 hasn't posted anything since 24th October, 2016. Unfortunately Related Posts can be years out of date, so it's always best to check the date first

[Hidden]

sorry not to good at navigating and trying to supportive. Fail

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Hidden]

Being supportive is never a fail and navigation will improve with practice