Hey I am new to this

[Kirstylee]

Hey my name is kirsty I need help to loose weight so I can have a baby it's been hard HELP

[Leman]

Hey Kirstylee , welcome! Some adminy person will come and say hello in a second and give you some tips. I am currently on the nhs 12 week plan (and they'll post a link to that because they're all tech savvy) and think it's brilliant.

You have such a beautiful motivation to want to get healthy. I would really encourage you to see it as a way to be kind to yourself rather than turning it into major pressure. These boards are full of incredible, enthusiastic, supportive people. You'll get there, just give yourself time to start making healthy changes; it's a process

[Leman in reply to Leman]

And I say that with all the expertise of someone who's been doing this for about 3 whole weeks and lost a grand total of about 3lbs!!!

[Tiggerr in reply to Leman]

No less true what you've just said though Leman.

[Hidden]

Hi and welcome Kirstylee

You have found a wonderful friendly, helpful, supportive forum, most people here are healthy eating, slowly making sustainable changes to their diet.

You really have a fantastic reason to be losing weight, do you have much to lose?

I've found getting involved on the forum has really made a big difference to my weight journey, admin will welcome you properly shortly in the mean time check out the pinned posts on the top right or bottom on mobile

Good luck

Kat xx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

moreless please can you welcome a newbie xx

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Kirsty

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), or in the drop down on the 'Posts' page (it says 'arrange by'). Read the Welcome Newbie thread, then 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.

Take a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the BMI calculator, to get a calorie allowance tailored to your personal requirements. 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.

We run a weigh-in every day of the week and you'd be very welcome to join one of them. The threads can always be found in the Events section, to the right of the HOME page, bottom on a mobile.

We also run a Daily Diary, where we share our meal and exercise plans for the day. It's a great place to get ideas and to keep us focused. The link can also be found in Events.

Be aware, that the HU app doesn't give you access to all of our important features, so we advise that you use the full website page.

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.

It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey

[Ceals]

Welcome Kirstylee enjoy your journey to your new and sustainable lifestyle. Get super involved on the forum and make food your friend not your enemy. You will be amazed at what we all eat, doubt thee is ever a limp lettuce leaf anywhere.

Your motivation will support you as will all the fabulous folk on here.

take care and good luck

[JiminyCricket 7lbs]

Hi Kirsty, welcome to the forum. What a wonderful motivation you have to lose weight. Wishing you all the best for your first week.

[HubbysMissMouse]

I fully understand with what you are going through Kirstylee as I am in exact same position about having baby. It is very hard to go through all this and when you first hear about having to lose weight for this it is so annoying isn't it. I have managed to lose over one and a half stone. Good luck with your journey, it is great on hear, hope you get on well!