First weigh-in!

[JDelve]

Wow! This is great! I only just found these NHS forums recently and immediately joined 3! What a great resource and motivation to keep going. So, my weight, as of this morning is 14 st 8 lb. I have already lost two stone, which I'm thrilled about, only 3 stone to go. As well as clean eating I'm combining with the NHS C25K. Even though I've still got a ways to go, I've not felt so fit and healthy like this for years! All those aches and pains that come from being an overweight and non active 49 year old have gone! I don't feel that horrible fatigue! Amazing! I should have done this years ago! And even with only two stone lost, I can look at myself in the mirror and not feel such revulsion or disgust at myself! This is great! I look forward to sharing this journey with all you lovely fellow travellers! Xx

[YellowRose55]

Morning JDelve

Welcome to the weight loss forum.

You have done fantastic in losing 2 stones already, well done you. If you would like a 2 stone badge just let shout out. glad to hear your feeling betting in yourself and that all your aches and pains have disappeared.

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

[JDelve 2 stone in reply to YellowRose55]

Ooh, I'd love to have a 2 stone badge! Thanks for the other tips, I'll go get started!

[YellowRose55 in reply to JDelve]

On it's way now, well done.

[Elke516]

Welcome to the forum J. You've come to the right place, it's a wonderful community here. Congrats to your amazing weight loss so far. Very motivating!

[WillDoIt17]

Hello, I joined today with a Similar weight and age as you, please can you tell me what NHS C25K is? Thanks and good luck

[JDelve 2 stone in reply to WillDoIt17]

It's a program designed to get non-runners up off the couch and to train them over 9 weeks to be able to run a 5k. It starts with cycles of one minute runs and 90 second walks, for 20 minutes (plus the 5 minute walking warm up and cool downs). I started out as horribly unfit, unable to do a minute! Now I'm on week 4 and I'm running 5 minute cycles! I'm so thrilled, since I can see my strength building it up! I'm determined to do the 5k. One top though - I found that the food i eat is for the weight loss and the exercise is for energy and general fitness and health. They work together but serve different purposes. Go and check out the NHS C25K and download the podcast. It's excellent, and so is the forum that goes with it!! Xxx

[WillDoIt17 in reply to JDelve]

Thanks JDelve sounds inspiring 😅

[Hidden]

Hi and welcome - Congratulations on your 2 stone loss (I am nearly at my 1 stone mark, has taken a while but am hoping a slow loss will mean it will stay off )

Look forward to seeing your posts

Good luck on your journey

[Cavend15h]

You have joined an amazing group. Good luck with your journey. Made easier with all the advice and support from so many.

[SukiV]

Love the positivity in your post. Well done