I'm a newbie

[LMQD]

Any advice would be greatly appreciated to get me started on this journey. It's daunting starting any new lifestyle change, but i really want to succeed. I have two and a half stone to lose...looking for tips on diet. I have started some moderate physical activity, nothing crazy.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, LMQD

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, then 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

Take a look at the 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the BMI calculator, to get a calorie allowance tailored to your personal requirements. 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

We run daily weigh-in's and you'd be very welcome to join us. 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

It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey

[Folliegirl]

Hi LMQD the NHS 12 week weight loss plan is a great place to start, I downloaded MyFitnessPal to easily track the calories ... Portion sizes were such an eye opener, I hadn't realised how much I was eating!!!

This forum is great for support and inspiration, good luck on your journey, you're in good company 🌹🌻🌺

[JiminyCricket 7lbs]

Welcome to the forum!

If you'd like to join a weekly weigh-in group, the one for the Tuesday Trimmers is in 'events' or scroll down through the news feed. Just click reply and introduce yourself, share your starting weight and goals.

There's one every day of the week if you don't fancy Tuesdays.

Its a really good way to be connected to other people on the same journey, and I find that it keeps me accountable!

Good luck for your first week.