Day 1

[Dee26]

Any tips? Two stone needed to go. Love wine and bread! Not good!

[YellowRose55]

Hi Dee26

Welcome to the weight loss forum.

Take a look at the Welcome Newbie post in the Pinned post section at the right hand side or at the bottom if your on a mobile. Have a look at the nhs 12 week plan, many members have had success following this plan. Use the BMI checker to work out your daily calorie allowance.

Have a look at the Daily Diary which you can find on the Home page in Events. It is where all the members are sharing their daily plans on what they are eating and any exercise they are doing. This thread will give you some ideas on how to start.

Below the Pinned posts are the Topics where members share a range of weight related subjects.

Take your measurements at the start together with a photo so you can see the changes on the days the scales don't move.

We have daily weigh ins so why not come along and join us today. You can find the weigh ins on the Home page in the Events section on the right. Just click on the post in Events and record your start weight and any loss/gain or maintain for the week.

To get the most of the forum be active, share tips, recipes and experiences. Read some of the posts they are very motivating.

Have a good first week.

Rose

[EllaMidlands]

Hi. If you want to lose weight you know you will need to cut calories somewhere. Personally I have out bread completely but lots of people on here seem to have a bit of it by calorie counting. 🤞

[elliebath Maintainer]

You can still have both but have LESS of them and include them in your daily calorie allowance . I know that seems boring but its the only way if you want to get your slim figure and keep it long term.

Two things that helped me :

1. swap white bread for sliced wholemeal, keep it in the freezer and just take out a slice or two for your toast or sandwich. I used to love crusty white /ciabatta etc etc but can honestly say that it no longer likes me and I feel lighter and better without it.

2. Use a measure for your wine. I made a 125 ml mark on a wine glass with a dot of nail varnish ( or you can get a free glass from Drink Awareness that shows millilitres and alcohol units for wine, beer, gin et)

Some people just ban some foods, but personally I think if you allow yourself some of them, you've more chance of longterm success and sanity !!

[Pineapple27]

I've been on my weight loss journey for over 5 years. Over that time, I've had to make choices about what I put into my body. Especially now that I am close to my goal weight (11lbs to lose) that has become even more important.

I try to fuel my body with foods that are better for me and don't provide "empty" calories (calories that make you feel good or full but you feel hungry again soon after eating them. The other thing about alcohol is that it lowers your ability to make wise choices and leads to alcohol fuelled munchies! Been there!

Bread really provides very little value in terms of goodness. I eat it rarely now.

I was reading an article yesterday about processed carbs which you might find useful.

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