Need to lose weight for hip op

[Sambasister]

47 yoa under active thyroid, endemetriosis and now arthritis. Struggled with my weight all my days.

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello sankey5 and welcome to the weight loss forum 😊 I have also battled my weight all my life, and have thyroid and arthritic problems so I can sympathise. You can can change things but it takes time and a little self belief. 😊

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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 😊

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Best wishes

Anna

[WildlyPrecious]

HI! I just want to really encourage you. It is definately not easy when you have these health issues but things CAN change. Just don't rush out and over do it because thats when we get overwhelmed and give up. Try small things like a bowl of fruit on the table and putting healthier options at the front of your cupboards. Also try thinking through your shopping list and meals with as many whole foods (veg, fruit, nuts, seeds, legumes and fresh protein) as possible. But most of all, start trying to think of yourself as a healthy person - doing the kind of things that a healthy person does...relaxing, eating well, keeping active, sleeping... Very best of luck to you...

[Tiggerr]

Best of luck SankeyS! I hope it all goes well for you.

[Cat33 Restart Dec 2023]

I'm 6 days post hip replacement and wish you all the very best

I managed to lose 20lbs without any exercise

This forum is wonderful and the people on it are just so lovely They have got me through a really rotten painful time

If there is anything you want to ask about the operation please message me it's all good I promise xx