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[DFwhitefield]

Hi. I'm DFwhitefield. I'm trying to lose weight for health and appearance. Bit fed up carrying all the extra weight around and not being able to fit into all my clothes. Hoping to get involved in this web site. Good luck to all of us. 😀

[Tiggerr]

Hi and welcome DFwhitefield . You've arrived at a useful site full of very friendly and helpful people.

Later one of the admins will post plenty of useful information for you to consider. One of the items they may mention is the NHS 12 week weight loss plan which a number of people here are following. I've found it invaluable but it doesn't mean there aren't other options.

Feel free to post any questions, thoughts or concerns and good luck to you.

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello DFwhitefield a nd welcome to the weight loss forum ☺

The first place to look is 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. Also use the BMI checker to find your target calories, it's important to eat enough. This was a major turning point for me, realising I could eat anything I wanted as long as the calories are accounted for ☺

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 forum also have group weigh-ins every day if you wish to take part. The posts can always be found in the Events section on the 'home' page ☺

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 ☺

You'll notice a grey box next to people's names, these are achievement badges, and as a new member you may have a 'Newbie' badge. If you have any questions or would like a Newbie badge please just ask ☺

Best wishes

Anna