Need help to lose weight

[Jay81]

hi,

please can someone help,

id like to lose 1st5lbs in the best safest way over a period of a month or just over if possible.

im really unhappy with my belly i look 6 months pregnant which im not due to a miscarriage

please any ideas. due to my job i dont get time to go to a gym either so very little exercise

[YellowRose55]

Hi Jay81

Welcome to the weight loss forum.

Take a look at the Welcome Newbie post in the Pinned post section at the right hand side or at the bottom if your on a mobile. Have a look at the nhs 12 week plan, many members have had success following this plan. Use the BMI checker to work out your daily calorie allowance.

Below the Pinned posts are the Topics where members share a range of weight related subjects.

Take your measurements at the start together with a photo so you can see the changes on the days the scales don't move.

We have daily weigh ins so why not come along and join us. You can find the weigh ins on the Home page in the Events section on the right. Just click on the post in Events and record your start weight and any loss/gain or maintain for the week.

To get the most of the forum be active, share tips, recipes and experiences. Read some of the posts they are very motivating.

Have a good first week.

Rose

[JiminyCricket 7lbs]

Hello,

I'm really sorry to hear about your miscarriage. Thats happened to me too, its more common than people think and I wish everyone talked about it more.

Re weight loss - I don't think you can really plan to lose so much in such a short time in any kind of sustainable way. In my experience that will lead to just piling it all back on just as quickly. If you want to lose it for good, you need to take it slow, and change your habits for life. I do understand why you want to get back to normal as fast as possible, but try making some healthy changes to your diet and see how it goes - you need to look after yourself properly. If it was very recent you should check with your GP first I should think. And dont worry too much about not getting exercise as eating the right amount of calories is what will help the most.

Wish you all the best

[DRS54]

Hi, sorry about your misfortune. Apart from dieting, you may want to look at targeted exercises for your stomach which may lead to quicker inch loss in that area. Depending on how far your pregnancy was, you may need to start with gently tightening your stomach muscles before strengthening them. If you like your doctor, I'd start there to get some recommended exercise, if not, just look at NHS advice or similar on the internet. Best of luck - even if you don't lose all the weight you want to in a month, your appearance can change in that time. 10 minutes morning and evening at home is all you need for the exercises to make a difference.