Newbie

[libbynew]

Hi

I'm a newbie here but not to trying to lose weight that has been a lifelong quest. I want to lose about 3 stone at least.

Looking forward to talking to people on this site.

Liz

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Libby

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

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Hi libbynew Welcome and enjoy the forum.. you will find many great tips, advice, recipes and lovely new friends who all have the same goals - to be healthier and loose weight. Wishing you success with your goals.

Cheering you on 🎉🎉🎉

[Sheryl1992]

Welcome to the forum. I am losing weight for my wedding despite the fact that my fiancé and I haven't set a date yet. I am following Slimming World but weighing in at my mum's instead of going to meetings because I am saving for my wedding and I am in the process of moving. I have lost 5 1/2 lbs in 4 weeks. I really like this forum and appreciate the support I get from other members as well as friends and family.

[HubbysMissMouse]

Hi there libbynew if you have always had trouble losing weight like I did are you eating enough calories in the first place. When I first joined I was eating less than the bmi calculator said because I thought it would mean I would lose weight faster. I wasn't losing any and mentioned it on here and someone told me this was why I wasn't losing any weight. If your body doesn't get enough calories it thinks you are trying to starve it and then turns what you do eat into body fat instead. This weighs more than the extra calories would so stops you from losing any weight and sometimes means you put on weight instead. I started eating the right amount of calories as suggested to lose some weight and then I started losing weight. I weighed myself for my weigh in this morning and have now lost 2st. Please don't make this same mistake too. Good luck with your journey.

[libbynew in reply to HubbysMissMouse]

Thanks for your comments. I have been cutting down on calories so will look at that. Many thanks