Hello!

[Sassyb74]

I've been on so many different diets over the years and with a busy family life I'm finding it very difficult to keep motivated.. now ready to I'm ready to change and actually change my lifestyle instead of failing with faddy diets.

[Rickdavies55]

I think support is most important its almost like having to answer to a group if you don't loose any weight I think it works as an incentive what do you think

[Tiggerr]

Welcome Sassyb74.

You mention 'change my lifestyle', which is in my opinion the best way of managing weight loss. It has certainly been the path that I've been following and so far it is still working, as compared to my previous 'diets'.

I've been following the NHS 12 week plan (actually in my 16th or 17th week), although there are many different paths you can choose.

An administrator will reply to your post, providing you with useful information on how to progress and get the most from this site. It's worth taking the time to read through everything they suggest, as the more we know then the better decisions we can make.

Good luck on your journey.

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Sassyb74 and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

Here are a few suggestions on how to get the most out of the forum. Please note if you are using the new HU App many of these features are not available so I suggest you use the full website version.

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 as well as the new Daily Diary post, 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