New to all this

[Bearzilla]

Hi there everybody joined up today to try and communicate with other people in the same boat. Need to lose weight, but have trouble keeping focused any of you guys out there got any tips please?

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Bearzilla

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

[Bearzilla in reply to moreless]

Thank you for the point in the right direction, I will deffinalty take a look and keep you posted thank you where can I find the 12 week plan to download please?

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Bearzilla]

There's a link in the Welcome Newbie thread, or it's on the right of the HOME page, or at the bottom, if using a mobile

[Bearzilla in reply to moreless]

Brilliant thank you so much appreciated greatly xx

[Hollie_97]

I'm in the same boat. Need to lose but can never find motivation x

[EllaMidlands in reply to Hollie_97]

Hi. I think it helps to focus on why you want or need to lose weight. To get your mind really ready for it, it isn't a temp diet, it's a permanent lifestyle change. Set mini goals like half a stone. I always link them to a holiday or special event. Reward yourself with non food rewards like a fancy mascara or a trip to the cinema. As you lose weight rewards can be clothes as you send off your too big stuff to charity. Good luck, we can do this! 🤞

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Hollie_97]

The same information is pertinent for you Hollie. Welcome to the forum

[Grannybwell]

Keep posting and reading. I'm finding this so inspiring and supportive. You're in the right place!