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[rubyruby6]

Hi I'm Gail I'm new here and need to lose in the region of 6 stones in weight. I am struggling with different health issues many as a result of being overweight including osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and insulin resistance. I am looking for tips, advice and support as getting started seems impossible!

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello rubyruby6 and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum. 😊 I also have several health issues but losing weight has made a massive difference to my life 😊




Here are a few suggestions for getting the most out of the forum. If you are using the new HUApp you won't be able to see these features so I suggest you use the full website version initially.




The first place to look is at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), read the Welcome Newbie thread first and 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 😊




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 😊




The forum also have group weigh-ins every day if you wish to take part. The posts can always be found in the Events section on the 'home' page 😊




You'll notice a grey box next to people's names, these are achievement badges, and as a new member you may have a 'Newbie' badge. If you have any questions or would like a Newbie badge please just ask 😊




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 😊










Best wishes




Anna

[rubyruby6 in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Thank you Anna

[Phil62]

Hi Gail

Well done, You Have already Started. I have just Finished the 12 week plan and lost 3St. Its not easy , and you will have good and bad days. And if you press on hopeful some of your other health problems will improve. So make little changes , like stop buying cake ,biscuits and crisp. start by buying more fruit and veg. Still have Little Treats But not every day. And the Biggest Problem we All have is Portion size. Get a Smaller Plate.

I do not understand you health problems . so cannot give to much advice. but I'm shore getting your weight under control will help.

I am shore your GP will help. And If You Need a Chat I will be Hear. and many others on the communities group. Good Luck.

Kind Regards Phil62

PS mostly out and about on my bike or at Work. But will Reply ASAP.

[rubyruby6 in reply to Phil62]

Hi Phil Thanks so much. Good to hear you have done so well. I hope to be able to do the same.

[nightmare1]

Hi

I also suffer with fibromyalgia and osteoporosis this is my ninth week and I have lost 1st 4lbs just but cutting out on crisp biscuits chocolates and being more active and eating more fruit and drinking water .I can now look forward to being more active and feeling better for myself also my self esteem has risen i stand taller and feel better in myself also on here there are so many nice people whom are there day and night to encourage you in good and bad days give it a go !!