Lonney

[Lonney]

Hi I'm lonney 77 going on 40 fairly active but overweight due to not watching my diet and in the past drinking more alcohol than was prudent had knee replacement with some complications not the fault of the health professionals need to reduce from 116 kg to a sensible weight

[YellowRose55]

Hi Lonney

Welcome to the weight loss forum.

Take a look at the Welcome Newbie post in the Pinned post section at the right hand side or at the bottom if your on a mobile. Have a look at the nhs 12 week plan, many members here have had success losing weight on this plan. Use the BMI checker to work out your daily calorie allowance.

Below the Pinned posts are the Topics where members share a range of weight related subjects.

Take your measurements at the start along with a photo so you can see the changes on the days the scales don't move.

We have daily weight ins so why not come and join us. You can find them on the Home page in Events. Just click on the post and post your starting weight, your aim for the week and any loss/gain or maintain for the week.

To get the most out of the forum be active, share experiences, tips and ideas. Read some of the posts they are good for inspiration and very motivating.

Have a good first week.

Rose

[katy9617]

hi lonney 77 and welcome! I too have not watched my diet and have drank way too much in the past. I still have the occasional beer or glass of wine but as I am starting my weight loss journey again I have cut quite a bit of that out. as long as you are fairly active you have a head start. walking is the best place to start and then write down all that you eat to see where you can cut some calories out. have you located the BMI thing yet? it will tell you how many calories you should have and stick to that, not less otherwise I believe your metabolism will slow and you are only hurting yourself. good luck and keep us posted!