New here - 51 and could be fitter...

[StevieWoo]

Hi everyone

I signed up to NHS Weight Loss a week ago, but am only getting round to introducing myself - I'm 51, male, and looking to lose 10kg - I weighed 90kg this time last week. I have lost weight successfully in the past, but then put it back on, then the weight goes up past that too! So this time, I want the weight loss to be for good, and would hope to maintain a healthy weight constantly, rather than yo-yo-ing up and down all the time.

I want to lose the weight because of high blood pressure, and its a strain on my knees too

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[HubbysMissMouse]

Welcome to the forum StevieWoo you should receive a post from an administrator soon or even while I am writing this. Good luck with your journey here and please don't be afraid to ask any questions on here as everyone is so friendly and there will always be someone around who will be able to answer your question. Hope all goes well for you on your journey. Good luck!

[StevieWoo in reply to HubbysMissMouse]

Great, thank you, I'm really glad I joined - I think getting fitter and lighter is always a lot easier when there's someone around to help out when times get tough, and to answer questions too, and this forum certainly seems to be the right place for that! _st_

[YellowRose55]

Hi StevieWoo

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

[StevieWoo in reply to YellowRose55]

Thank you, I didn't know all these features existed here, so that's really helpful - I shall have a look at everything over the next couple of days... here goes!

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[wakywoo]

I'm coming up to my first weigh in. The support has been great. There is always someone who is experiencing whatever you have a question about. Enjoy your first week.

[StevieWoo in reply to wakywoo]

Thank you! I'm going to start doing the weigh-ins too, will look into it tomorrow.