A fresh start

[Ash1983]

My name is Ash, iam 19 stone and want to lose weight to 13 stone to start with but eventually lose more

[Richarde19691]

Welcome Ash1983 take a look over and the pinned post and i wish you all the best on your journey

[DartmoorDumpling Restart Feb 2024]

Start by thinking of it just one day at a time...plan a day's eating full of things you enjoy that are high in protein, low in carbohydrates, along with plenty of fresh fruit and veg to fill you up.

Get a calorie counter like "myfitnesspal" (free) or sign up to the Nutracheck online calorie counter - these will add up and track your food and drink and take some of the effort out of losing weight.

Work in some extra movement into your day - take the stairs more, walk the dog (or borrow a dog...), clean the car, hoover the lounge, book a squash lesson, a swim...anything to get you off the sofa basically!

One day at a time....and one day, you will look in the mirror and see someone you barely recognise! It is do-able, I promise.