Newbie 40 yr old working mum of 2 tots looking for a diet buddy to lose a stone

[Maxi3]

Looking for a supportive and (mildly!) competitive diet buddy to spur each other on to losing weight. I'm good f a chat and laugh....have tried to lose weight for a year but stayed the same. Anyone looking for a buddy, would love to help spur on and keep on track together

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Maxi and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

Here are a few suggestions on how to get the most out of the forum. Please note if you are using the new HU App many of these features are not available so I suggest you use the full website version.

The first place to look is at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), read the Welcome Newbie thread first and 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

Have a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as many people have had success with it. Also use the BMI checker to find your target calories, it's important to eat enough. This was a major turning point for me, realising I could eat anything I wanted as long as the calories are accounted for

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

The forum also have group weigh-ins every day, as well as a new Daily Diary, if you wish to take part. The posts can always be found in the Events section on the 'home' page

You'll notice a grey box next to people's names, these are achievement badges, and as a new member you have a 'Newbie' badge. 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. If you have any questions please just ask

Best wishes

Anna

[Maxi3 in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Thanks Anna, really appreciate the tips-will give it a go

[kentishbird77]

Hi! Welcome. I'm of a similar age to you with just one little one but also working full time. I don't feel like im doing well with losing weight as my husband isn't that supportive and I have no challenge. I'm up for a having a virtual friend to challenge with.

[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 for our wedding yet. I am currently following Slimming World but weighing in at my mum's house instead of going to the meetings because I am in the process of moving and saving for my wedding. I have lost 7 1/2lbs in the last 5 weeks. I love the forum and I appreciate the support that I get from other forum members as well as family and friends.

[Maxi3 in reply to Sheryl1992]

Fantastic loss so far, really good, and congrats on getting married! Exciting times and a really good incentive!

Yep my step daughter lost 3stone on SW and I tried it at Christmas but I had 3months of no weight gain or loss so switched to cal counting....seemed to work for me....but for various reasons I stopped and then struggled to restart. I still use the SW Facebook groups and they are brill!