New to this!

[alison3780]

Hello I'm new here and I don't usually join blogs and things but really need to loose weight and will value the tips and advice to keep me motivated especially at the weekends!!

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Alison

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

[EllaMidlands]

Hi, welcome! How much weight do you want to lose? We are a really friendly group and it's nice to be able to 'talk' to people in similar circumstances.

[alison3780 in reply to EllaMidlands]

Hi I was shocked when I weighed myself this week even though I knew I had put on weight so really want to loose 2 stone or drop a dress size - only started on Monday but trying to stick to 1200-1400 calories a day

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to alison3780]

Have a look at the links moreless suggested alison3780 , especially the BMI checker which will suggest a calorie target range. 1200 is quite low 😕

I also 'save' a few calories through the week so I can eat a little more at weekends which helps ☺

Best wishes

Anna

[EllaMidlands]

I wish you luck. Once you get started it will get easier!

[alison3780]

Thank you I really appreciate your reply and voice of hope 🙂

[TMM4 2kg]

Hi there and welcome!

You have found a wonderful community full of encouragement and sage advice.

I'd suggest logging your food, exercise and weight so that you can monitor your progress.

Joining a weekly weigh-in is a good idea as it help keep you on track. 🤗

[alejandra]

Hello. My problem is also the weekends. I haven't weighed in for a couple of weeks because it has been terrible eatingwise. I will start again this Wednesday with the weigh in. I wish you and me luck!!!

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to alejandra]

You can do this alejandra ☺ Even if we have a gain joining the weigh-in is an excellent support system ☺