This is it!!!

[STESSERY]

Overweight Mother of two fabulous grown up children. Am in need of tender loving care, so I have set out on the exercise (fortunately I enjoy this) mindfulness and re educating myself regarding nutrition. My new mantra I eat to live, not live to eat chocolate. Watch this space lifestyle change here I come.

[Folliegirl]

Good luck on your journey ... You're in good company 🌻

[STESSERY in reply to Folliegirl]

Thank you so much 😊

[JiminyCricket 7lbs]

Welcome to the forum! Have a great weekend, and good luck for the week ahead,

[STESSERY in reply to JiminyCricket]

Thank you and you 👍

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello STESSERY and welcome to the weight loss forum ☺ I like your mantra, food as nutrition as well as pleasure ☺ Creating the right mindset is vital.

I hope you emjoy the 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 ☺

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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 ☺

Best wishes

Anna

[STESSERY in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Thank you so much Anna, a dear friend of mine copied the 12 week plan for me starting it tomorrow. That's how I got to hear about the forum 👍

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to STESSERY]

Great stuff ☺

If you have any questions or would like a Newbie badge please just ask ☺