How?

[Mccluckey_02]

What sort of food and excersize could I do to lose weight. I would be looking to lose at least a stone

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Mccluckey

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 Mccluckey_02 every choice depends on your personal interests, your likes and dislikes...

Building a better, healthier and fitter way of life has to be something you want and will maintain for every day going forwards. So make it things you enjoy instead of endure, include things you know make you laugh and foods you love. Most of all make it yours so that you will stick to it and benefit, not until your weight loss is completed, but so that you never regain the weight you worked to say goodbye to!!

Wishing you great success, Cheering you on 🎉🎉🎉

[VickyDLM 2 stone in reply to Minniewinny]

I totally agree with you, Minniewinny!

There's absolutely no point in forcing yourself to do an exercise you hate as you won't be able to keep it up and will then feel guilty when you don't. I personally like swimming so I've managed to keep going with that for at least a year and a half now. I would totally hate jogging (as well as my dodgy knee complaining) so I know I wouldn't keep it up. This way I enjoy my swims and feel disappointed when I have to miss one. Even when I'd fallen off the rails, food-wise, I was still getting up for my swim. I think that is one thing that helped me get back to the healthy eating.

Good Luck Mccluckey_02 !

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer in reply to VickyDLM]

Hi VickyDLM well done on your swims.. 2 stones lighter.. You're doing really well. Wishing you success to your end goal.

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Well done Hidden a great amount lost.