Let's do this!

[Erika78]

Hi all

I'm new to this. I've been to various slimming clubs before but I've never done calorie counting. I'm in a place in my life where I don't feel like 'myself' so I'm going to do something about it.

[echoground]

Hi Erika, I joined here yesterday but have been calorie counting for the past few weeks. Its not so bad actually! Have you any idea of what your goal is?

[Annabelle_Bebbs]

Good on you Erika - I've lost and gained weight endless times over the years - my tip to you would be get yourself a nice solid notebook and using a page for each day write down exactly what you eat every day - I've lost almost 2.5 stone since September on this programme - long way to go still but it's working for me - good luck!

[Erika78 in reply to Annabelle_Bebbs]

Wow that's fab! I have a short break away with friends in May and I really want to be body confident for the pool/beach.

Thank you x

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Erika78 and welcome to the weight loss forum ☺

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), read the Welcome Newbie thread first and move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you ☺

Move down to the Topics, to find a variety of threads, collated into specific topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news ☺

Have a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as many people have had success with it. Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate ☺

The majority of our daily weigh-in's are now full, but we still have spaces in Thursday and Saturday, which you'd be very welcome to join. The threads can always be found in the Events section, to the right of the home page, bottom on a mobile.☺

We've found that to get the best out of this community, we need to be active on the forum, as it's where we exchange information, get motivation and inspiration and make friends. We hope that you'll join us here, regularly, too ☺

Please ask if you have any questions, we are a very friendly group ☺

Best wishes

Anna

[Grannynise 6lbs]

I use My Fitness Pal rather than a notebook. It's a free app and very straightforward to use.

[ary88 Restart June 2024]

me too in 3 weeks lost 10 lbs feel more in control enjoying my meals have a good week