Newbie

[Sarah1million]

Hi everyone I'm a newbie I'm 35 and over weight (of course). Would love to hear how people are getting on with this diet and inspire me to keep going cause I have little to no will power lol. I want to lose loads of weight so I can keep up with my kids

[Missvdub]

Hello, I only joined yesterday. Like you I have no will power so If you're having a weak moment I'll happy to lend some encouragement 👍🏻

Everyone has been really friendly and welcoming 😊

[MyCupOfTea in reply to Missvdub]

Me too on the newbie will power etc, hoping to be able to come here when I'm wavering. I'm on week 2 of joining, and hoping for another loss to motivate me, but also intending to take measurements so I can see progress there too. Just thought I'd comment following your keeping up with the kids point @sarah1million as my main inspiration is to live a family life where we can go out on bikes, swimming etc without me feeling terrible. And trying to avoid the mum trap of finishing food my little one doesn't eat! What plans and tactics are you both going for?

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Sarah1million and 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 ☺

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 ☺

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