Time to get serious!

[ChunkyRunner]

Hello, just weighed myself today and have noticed I'm almost at the heaviest I've ever been! (15' 12 +1/4!!) Its definitely time to get healthy and change my diet- Although I think I need to cut out the beer n wine too. I enjoy hiking and running /exercise but lately I've fallen out of routine. Any advice support most welcome. Thanks Andy

[FIDon]

Hi Andy, I am started running 11 months ago and ran a half marathon last month but my weight has steadily indpcresaed despite this! I'agine hoe much easier hiking and running will be when we're trimmer. I am at my heaviest at 14stone and. Would like to get to at least 11stone. I will keep on running and think calorie counting will really help me with portion control and reducing the booze intake! I am told that weight lifting is good for fat burning so am going to try and build this in too soon.

I will kick off tomorrow - Good luck!

Fiona

[FIDon in reply to FIDon]

Few typos there! 🙄 * imagine how much easier

[ChunkyRunner in reply to FIDon]

Thanks Fiona, yes I totally agree calorie counting and portion control def the way to go (the latter is my downfall). Good luck with the running I wouldn't be disheartened by weight gains at start of running as its usually muscle build up. I've ran 1 marathon and a few half's too -a lot of fun and a great way to set aims. Cheers

[JiminyCricket 7lbs]

There's lots of runners on this site Andy - why dont you hook up with a few for some extra motivation. There's often some mini challenges going on to help people get moving and support each other. Have a look at the 'pinned posts' - there's a 'hare and tortoise running club' , and also a 'Mad March Hare exercise challenge' - either of those might help you get back into routine.

Good luck!

[ChunkyRunner in reply to JiminyCricket]

That's great, I wasn't aware there was so much help & info on here. I'll check out the challenges just now. Thanks

[YellowRose55]

Hi ChunkyRunner

Welcome to the weight loss forum.

Take a look at the Welcome Newbie post in the Pinned post section at the right hand side of the screen or if your on a mobile at the bottom. Have a look at the nhs 12 week plan, many members have had success following 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 when the scales don't move.

We have weigh-ins every day so why not come and join us. You can find the weigh-in on the Home page in the Events section on the right. Just click on the post and state your start weight and any loss/gain or maintain for the week.

To get the best out of the forum be active, share experiences, tips and recipes. Read some of the posts they can be very inspiring and motivate you along the way.

Have a great first week.

Rose