Weight loss

[Teresa59]

Hi aĺl im new to this. Im 5ft 5 and 57 yrs and have put on quite a bit of weight since monopause. Im 12st and size 16. I want to lose 2 st. Any ideas pls. Exercise is limited due to back problems

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Teresa

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

[Julie910]

Hi Teresa. I'm in a similar situation, just started today, but finding this site really positive. The 12-week plan was what made me think I might actually be able to achieve this. What sort of problems do you have with your back?

[Teresa59 in reply to Julie910]

Thank you. Im gonna have a go and hopfully reach my goal. Just had my MRI so will find out soon whats causing problems.

[elliebath Maintainer]

Hi, you're among many of us on here who gained weight in the menopause and wanted to lose it!

No reason you can't get back down to a healthy weight even if your exercise is limited. Start by checking your BMI and recomnended calories.

Many of us used the NHS 12 week plan for starters then adopted our own strategies for portion control and calorie counting. The most important thing is don't just think of this as "going on a diet" , it is a change for life and a slower, steady loss is MUCH more likely to stay off longterm. About 1 pound a week is safe and very do-able.

Three years ago I was overweight with a bad knee, age 61, 5ft 5 and 12stone. A year later through careful eating and gentle walking I reached 10st, and now three years on I am happily maintaining between 9st 7 - 9st 10.

You can do it too, good luck 😊

[Teresa59]

Well done and thank you