Help!!!

[Lizzie9]

Hi, after gaining a stone in the last year and trying various diets I need some help please... I am a 44 year old single mum, I work full time, I want to lose weight and tone up don't know where to start.....

[YellowRose55]

Hi Lizzie9

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

[Lizzie9 in reply to YellowRose55]

Thank you, looking forward to getting started x

[Fatdadslim in reply to YellowRose55]

Hi my weigh loss started properly after Divorce last July but i comfort eat when stressed. After Trip to India and Xmas (all that yummy food)! i started using a free phone app myfitnesspal and i honestly record all i eat,. I drink water more, eat fruit more,it's like a game and challenge and i can see whats bad so have cut down eg booze. I walk more and exercise a little at home, in april 2015 was 17 and half stone , xmas 2016 16 stone, recently hit 14 and half stone. Its ok to have a bad day, just exercise and eat less next day? Good luck.

[Fran182716]

Hi Lizzie, the exercise thing is difficult when you're a single mum and work, I can remember though mine are in their 20s now. Think about active things you can do with your child (ren) , swimming, playing in the garden/park, or consider getting a small static bike/ treadmill at home where you can excercise but still keep an eye on them! 😀

[Lizzie9 in reply to Fran182716]

Thank you, my son is 14 now so I am able to leave him for an hour to do a Zumba class, not making excuses but after working all day I am often just too tired but def do feel better once I have been, feeling positive this week 😀

[Hlb82]

Hi how are things today? I can completely agree with the tiredness and exercise issues. My daughter's are 5 and 14 months. I'm up early, work full time and need to exercise but it can all seem too much!

[Lizzie9 in reply to Hlb82]

Not a great start yest, came home from work to a power cut which lasted till midnight, so all plans for exercise went out of the window, back on it today though!! How did you get on?

[Hlb82 in reply to Lizzie9]

I did ok diet wise but I have blown it today. On the plus side, I have exercised everyday so far. Hope you managed to make up for the powercut

[Lizzie9 in reply to Hlb82]

You haven't blown it, just start again today with the healthy eating, well done for the exercise! I had to work late so didn't manage any except a walk to town at lunchtime. Have a good day x