Introducing...

[jess_bexs]

Hi my names Jess, just started on my healthy diet and exercise routine...again weighing in at 13 stone and 13 pounds (ouch) and hoping to reach 8 stone 7 pounds, just bought myself a fitbit and already becoming motivated to get the number on the pedometers much, heres hoping that this wont become another yo-yo diet!

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Jess 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

[allycan 1 stone]

don't think of it as a diet, think healthier eating. I'm going into week five of the twelve week NHS plan and i must admit it took to the end of week three for my brain to register properly what the idea of it is! I can now make healthier choices easier than before. Although exercise is an important part in helping you lose weight, remember that it will be much easier go lose by eating the right foods and sticking with suggested calorie intake. Check the NHS website for all that info. Join in on the daily diary, it has really helped me focus. join a weigh in day as this also spurs you on to get good results!

good luck with your journey!🍀 🤞🏼😀

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Hi jess_bexs welcome to the forum, Well done on making a decision for change. Don't see this as a diet but a lifestyle change going forward that will help you reach your goal and then maintain it.

Wishing you success on this new journey.. No yo yo in sight, just a better healthy eating plan that can be sustained going forward.

Cheering you on 🎉🎉🎉

[jess_bexs]

Thanks everyone I'll bear that mind it's all about mindset, I think the support I've received so far will go a long way too, allycan I'll give the nhs 12 week plan a go I've heard good things about it and thanks Minniewinny cheering you on too

[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.