New with lots to lose

Hi everyone - I have just joined up and have 50kg / 8.5 stone that I want to lose. It's a big goal but one that I'm willing to work hard to smash. Is there a forum or thread for those of us who have a significant amount of weight to lose?

Thanks!

[Hidden]

Hi nice to meet you. There are all sorts of people on here, some with lots to lose, and some not so much as and we all join in and share stories and tips together.

Have a look at the pinned posts as they will give you lots of useful info.

[EllaMidlands]

Hi, welcome! There isn't a specific bit for people with lots to lose, people reply to each other generally but you can follow people that you are interested in or can relate to. If you join a daily weighin you can become part of a close group and watch each other shrink. I am in the Saturday group and we are lovely! I believe you can lose that weight , it will take time but if you start today you will soon feel better. I have lost almost 6 stone but still weigh 17 stone 1 so I know what having a big goal feel like. Break it down into smaller bits. I aim to lose a stone every couple of months now although it was faster at the start. Good luck! 🤞

[Lacewing in reply to EllaMidlands]

Wow! What an achievement. I'm lost is admiration.

I'm sure your story will motivate everyone. x

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Thanks for your replies I am going to weigh in on Wednesdays - how do I find the Wednesday group?

[Tiggerr in reply to Hidden]

Hi emmagem and welcome.

Each day's weigh-in is posted the day before. You can find it by clicking on 'Home' then you will see it in 'Events' on the right hand side when you scroll down or at the bottom of the page if you're using a mobby.

Right now you'll see Thursday's weigh-in which you could introduce yourself to now if you wanted.

Good luck!

[Hidden in reply to Tiggerr]

Thanks @Tigerr I'll give it a shot

[YellowRose55]

Morning Hidden

Welcome to the weight loss forum.

Come and join in with Thursday's weigh in to record your starting weight, you can find it on the Home page on the right hand side or at the bottom if your on a mobile.

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

[Hidden in reply to YellowRose55]

Hi Rose thanks so much for replying and for your suggestions. I'll take a look

Thx

Emma

[kalahuchi]

Hi Emma, welcome to the forum.

I just wanted to wish you well really. I had a lot of weight to lose too and according to the charts I should lose another stone to be in the healthy weight range, but I'm so happy at this weight I've decided to settle here for a while.

I've found it's been important to think long term right from the very start because I know I've got to live with these lifestyle changes for ever. The single most important thing that I learned was to eat enough calories rather than to cut down too drastically - have you checked out the NHS BMI calculator? If not it will give you a suggested calorie range for your age and activity level. I didn't believe that I could eat so much on a diet at first, but decided to give it a try and this is the first time my weight has come off steadily and hasn't stuck after a couple of stone.

Exercise is great, but I had to build up very slowly because this time last year I was very unfit and couldn't walk far, but as the weight comes off you will feel more active and confident and it will be more fun and easier to exercise.

Thinking of small, manageable goals and trying not to think of just the goal weight itself helps because it doesn't seem so overwhelming then. Each pound that you lose and keep off is it's own success story so enjoy the journey and give yourself lots of non-food treats for each success along the way. The people on this forum are wonderful and supportive and have made such a big difference in my life so you couldn't have come to a better place.

Good luck x