Hi, new to forum

[Texet56]

Hi everyone, just found the NHS Weight Loss site. I am 5st overweight but I'm going to take it a step at a time. May Day seemed a great day to start. Lesley

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Texet56 and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum 😊 May is a perfect time to start, it's a lovely month, full of hope 😊

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 a new Daily Diary 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

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Hi and welcome,

I hope you get as much as I do from this forum, the people are friendly, supportive and helpful, taking it one day at a time is the best way forward, little changes are a lot easier to stick to, small goals are definitely more achievable so instead of 5st try I will lose 7lbs by the end of May, then reward yourself (non-food) with each achievement.

Stay active on the forum, it really does help, helping others when you can is great too, oh and no question is to silly, I've not seen a question go unanswered yet.

Good luck with your journey

Kat xx

[Texet56 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for the welcome. I think that is good advice, I'm going to aim for 7lbs in May.

[Hidden in reply to Texet56]

Have you checked out the challenges as there is a May challenge to lose 7lb. 😆 I'm thinking of joining, but I'll have to up my game as I'm losing on average 1lb a week 😊💪 xx