Hi everyone :)

I'm new here..hoping to lose at least 100lbs before my wedding in 2019 feeling a bit down at the moment due to waiting on blood test results appointment..wish it would hurry up already lol I hate waiting at the best of times.

[Sheryl1992]

I am looking to lose weight for my wedding too but my fiancé and I haven't set a date for our wedding yet.

[Hidden in reply to Sheryl1992]

Aww good luck losing weight for your wedding hun exciting times ahead x

[Sheryl1992 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks. I agree. I am looking forward to marrying him

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, pixie

Congratulations on your forthcoming nuptials and good luck with the results of your blood test

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

[Hidden in reply to moreless]

Hello and thank you so much for all the info x

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Hidden]

You're very welcome, Pixie, I hope to see you at the weigh-in and Daily Diary soon

[Sheryl1992 in reply to Hidden]

I am currently following Slimming World but weighing in at my mum's house because I am saving money for my wedding and I am in the process of moving. My fiancé asked me to live with him and I agreed.

[Hidden in reply to Sheryl1992]

I live with my partner..still trying to decide which weight loss plan to follow..Thought about Ww but not sure..how are you finding Slimming World?

[Sheryl1992 in reply to Hidden]

I am finding it OK. I have lost 4 lbs in my first 3 weeks. One of my colleagues at work had a spare set of the books etc which she then gave me so that I could follow the plan too.

[Debs2510]

Hi pixie_sprinkles and welcome to the forum.

There is so much help and advice on this site, it's brilliant.

Hope you get results soon and the are ok

Good luck with the wedding, a really good motivation to lose weight I think.

Debs

[Hidden in reply to Debs2510]

Thanks so much Debs x

[Beth_19 7lbs Restart June 2024]

welcome to the forum and congratulations on your upcoming wedding too

this is a great supportive place and I highly recommend the daily diary and joining one of the weigh in days, they are great places to share ideas and receive encouragement.

[Hidden in reply to Beth_19]

Thanks so much x

[allycan]

welcome! All advice given above stands. Definitely join the daily diary, if even just go have a look through other peoples menu and find inspiration. Join a weigh in and weigh once a week. There's so much support for losing, maintaining and gaining, not that we want you to gain but sometimes it might happen! I'm following the 12 wk plan nhs and its the first thing that's properly kick started weight loss for me. I think its a good mix of getting active and watching the calories. So far 8.5lb after 2 wks. Everyone is different I've minimum three stone to lose. Good luck with your weight loss journey!🍀 💪🏼

[Hidden in reply to allycan]

Thank you so much I love how friendly everyone has been.

I'm a little confused which plan to follow as waiting on blood test results so really not sure which to follow..just know I'm keen to lose weight xx

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Hi Hidden congratulations on your engagement.. Wishing you great success in reaching your goals.

The 12 week NHS plan is recommended but we are all free to follow our own choices.

Cheering you on 🎉🎉🎉

[Hidden in reply to Minniewinny]

Thank you so much xx

[Jeanjeanie1]

You can do it.........lots of weight to lose can seem impossible......I have lost 5st in last 2-3 years........wish it was going faster.....but more behind me than there is to go now😃