Kat-d01

[Kat-d01]

Hi I'm new here and I sooooooo need to lose some weight.

I just cannot lose any weight at all any tips please...I walk my dog everyday but still nothing and I don't overeat I don't think. Does anyone do a food diary if yes does this work?

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Kat-d01 and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

A food diary is an important part of keeping track of calories in order to lose weight. Have a look at the Daily Diary to see what others are eating on their weight loss journey.

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

[Dipper]

Hi Kat, I use a food diary which I fill in every day, I find it keeps me on track as I don't like having to write down any unhealthy foods. I don't count calories I just eat healthy and am now 30lbs under my heaviest weight. I tally up how many portions of fruit and veg I have eaten and also write about what kind of a day I have had. I also record any exercise that I do. I find it keeps me focussed. Good luck on your journey

[HubbysMissMouse]

I keep a food diary and use MyFitnessPal. With not losing weight, how many calories are you having and are you having enough. When I first joined I was never eating enough calories as I thought I would lose weight faster. This was my problem. My body thought I was starving it and turned everything into body fat instead. This weighs more than the extra calories and makes you look bigger because it is more fat inside you. I was told to check the bmi calculator for the right amount of calories and make sure I eat enough. I have done this ever since and have now lost 2st. Please don't do this also and make sure you eat the right amount of calories. Good luck with your journey.