I need to bring old me back

[RubyRami]

I am 49 years and I feel that I have no I control over my weight and my body . I was a gym fanatic and very slim till I had sport accident in spinning class. I had a knee operation three years ago and since I put on two stones ! I hate my body and I just feel that I am trapped in fat. I want to walk and run and be active like I used to, but my knee pain is so bad. So I am stuck between the pain, painkillers and two stones on the top of all these I was diagnosed with Knee arthritis ! I am working mother and I feel I need to bring my old self back. any hope ?

[YellowRose55]

Morning RubyRami

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.

Have a look at the Daily Diary which you can find on the Home page in Events. It is where all the members are sharing their daily plans on what they are eating and any exercise they are doing. This thread will give you some ideas on how to start.

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 today. 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

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Hi Rubyrami

It is so hard I know as I am going through the same thing. Do you walk? That's how I get my exercise in. I use my fitbit and try to aim for 8000 steps a day. I have been off work for 3 weeks now and have put on more weight. I am here to help and support you. Please message me whenever you like. I am on 1400 calories a day. What are you doing? Good luck. There seems to be a lot of support on here too.

Caroline x

[RubyRami in reply to Hidden]

Caroline, oh thank you ! I just stumbled on this app and I decided today not to go on my own ! You right we need support !

[RubyRami in reply to Hidden]

I need to start walking even for 20 mins or probably get Fitbit !

[EllaMidlands in reply to RubyRami]

Hi, Fitbit are great. I just got an upgrade to the Alta HR and it send a subtle vibration at ten to each hour of you haven't moved! One tip for walking if it is raining or dark is to use the walking / aerobics videos on YouTube. Free and fun! Good luck to you 🤞

[RubyRami in reply to EllaMidlands]

Sounds great Ella & Caroline !

[Hidden in reply to RubyRami]

It does help.

[wakywoo]

Hi RubyRami you have made a great start by posting. You have mentioned what you can't do but is there any activity that you can do? Can you walk or cycle? In some gyms there are toning tables which can help if you can't exercise.

It is not all about exercise. When I lost two stone a few years ago; I didn't exercise until I had lost 1 1/2 stone as I

felt too awkward to go to a class or the gym. You may have limits on exercise but you can decide what to eat. I made small changes initially - skimmed milk, whole grain instead of white and built up. Every little step counts. I look forward to hearing how you are doing.

[RubyRami in reply to wakywoo]

Wakywoo thank you !

[RubyRami in reply to wakywoo]

I will start walking but can't cycle

[Hidden in reply to RubyRami]

It's a start. X