Hello

[KayGee]

Hi, recently had the shock of realizing I had been weighing myself on dodgy scales and actually 12llbs heavier than I thought! I have a desk job so recently joined the local leisure centre to try and kick start a metabolism that probably stopped when I reached 49. I hope to lose approx 20lbs over the coming year

[Uppo27]

Good luck. I just started today and have a feeling my scales aren't right as they are very old so went online on Asda last night and ordered some electric ones so will hopefully have a better idea when they arrive 😊

[KayGee in reply to Uppo27]

Good luck, I'm pleased I found out the true weight before it got any worse! Hope you findout you're old scales were not deluding you!

[Uppo27 in reply to KayGee]

Got my new scales this morning and im nearly 1/2 stone heavier but i did have a feeling i was heavier than my old ones said. At least i know know.

[KayGee in reply to Uppo27]

Finding out my true weight has been a shock but helpful in giving me a strong incentive. I have joined the local leisure centre so went swimming and gym before work today. I feel better for doing something positive.

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to KayGee]

That's a great start KayGee 😊

Well done

[Fatbut]

Me too had been fooling myself got huge shock when checked weight at work and was 12 st 5 a stone more than I thought and 31/2 stone too much

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello KayGee and welcome to the weight loss forum ☺ Good luck with you leisure centre membership, exercise has so many benefits ☺

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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 ☺

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Best wishes

Anna

[Fatbut]

Yes I have taken up swimming and am hooked! Got over enbarrassment of swimming costume bought a more flattering one and don't care what people think of my leg flab, at least I am trying. Have lost no weight but have lost a couple of inches off waist and feel better. Hoping weight loss will follow??

[KayGee in reply to Fatbut]

Hi, that's a great start. I too have not really lost any weight but feeling a lot more healthy. I think a change in being more active will eventually lead to weight loss and the sort that will be a permanent loss rather than a crash diet. I'm hoping I will loose approx 1 - 2 lbs a month. Alas no metabolism

[Fatbut]

I would be delighted if started to lose weight as am really trying hard now! Good luck with it too!