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[mbrownie]

I've tried to loose weight so many times and have had so many 'final straw' moments, but I'm now the heaviest Ive ever been and i don't feel fit and healthy anymore. Any tips for keeping up a consistent motivation and not giving in to sugar cravings after the first few days?

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome mbrownie

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 mbrownie motivation is a tricky thing, but I think being active on this forum really helps! I tend to lurk on here to keep me honest, it helps keep me 'busy' so that I'm not tempted to 'boredom eat'. I also drink plenty of water because it's really easy to confuse hunger and thirst!! My other top tip is to drink peppermint tea because it makes everything else taste revolting!!! Good luck on your journey 🌼

[Helenbach50]

Hi and welcome, I find having a goal to be a good motivation, being able to fit into a dress or get your weight loss badge on here. Also be prepared for sweetie cravings by having some healthier snacks on standby, carrot sticks or fruit instead of chocolate and biscuits. I make a smoothie with frozen berries and that is really filling , as well as satisfying the sugar urges! Good luck, hope you find what works for you x

[HubbysMissMouse]

I don't know if you have sugar in drinks or anything but I used to. I swapped my sugars for sweeteners and forced myself to stick to it for a couple of weeks as though I was in a charity thing to do it. Then when I tried to go back to normal sugar I found it tasted too sweet. Gradually i reduced two sweeteners down to one and I started to find sugary items tasted really sweet as well. I don't like many of them the same now so only eat a few. I certainly don't crave them anymore.