Newbee

[Magrin]

Hi new to this site. Have been dieting for years but as I am now going through the menopause I am really finding it difficult to loose weight each week. Need to loose about 16lbs.

[RobLandsdown91]

Hi and welcome Magrin

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

[YellowRose55]

Hi Magrin

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

[Magrin in reply to YellowRose55]

Thank you for all the useful advice. Aiming to increase my walking Daily.

[YellowRose55 in reply to Magrin]

I walk everyday and it does make a big difference. Good luck with your first week.

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome Magrin 😊 Hormonal change together with a slowing down as we get older can lead to weight issues 😕 But you can change things by eating a healthy diet and watching portion size. 😊

Have a good look around the forum and please ask if you have any questions 😊

Best wishes

Anna

[Magrin in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Thank you for your support. Have followed slimming world on and off for a few years and when I am being good I could loose 1.5/2lb weekly but for the last 6 months I have only lost 6lb. I can say honestly that I have been on plan for 5 months but the last month I have lost my motivation because the weight won't budge.