lifetime battle!

[Ellen53]

I was a fat child and have battled with weight all of my life. I have now got to twice my size and need to do something. I just love food, hungry or not and it is obviously comfort eating. I don't know why as I have no worries, loving husband and easy life. It's just a habit I need to break.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Ellen

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

[emma-louise32]

I was fat as a child too even in my baby pictures i was on the heavier side. Dont know why my mum was tiny. I lost the weight mid way through high school but it piled on again when i became bored and fed up with nothing to do but eat. Again i lost it in my early twenties where i felt amazing. But late twenties wernt so good and i again turned to food only to start back at square one. This time its going to be harder to loose because my life is not as a active as it once was. swaps with extra exercise over time. Have a great weekend xxx

[George56 in reply to emma-louise32]

Emma, you will be fine and enjoy your self.

Don't put your self down.

You sound far too young a great happy person.

Good luck.

George 56

[George56]

Hi Ellen, Glad you are here and you have taken the first step of many.

You will get a lot of support from the group forum.

Good luck to you and your family.

Keep on being happy.

Good luck with your journey .

George 56

[George56]

Hi Ellen, good afternoon, how are you doing today. Just wanted to wish you success.

Enjoy your Sunday evening.

George