Hello from an emotional eater at the start

[dorciata]

Hello to each and everyone here. It is good not to go on this journey on my own, I am starting with a broken heart my real battle against low mood eating. Good not to do it on my own. Wish me luck!

[EllaMidlands]

Hi, welcome. You have come to the right place for support and encouragement. You can do this!🤞

[Hidden]

Good luck! You can do it!

[Ceals]

Well you are not on your own now, you are with us. Join in the chat get to know people and feel real supported.

[YellowRose55]

Hi dorciata

Welcome to the weight loss forum.

Your not alone on your journey here as there is lots of support and encouragement.

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

[LaurenS91]

Welcome! I wish you the best of luck with your journey I've only recently joined and I have found the support here invaluable

All the best xxx

[Hidden]

Hi and welcome,

You can do this 💪

Make small changes they are easier to sustain, set yourself mini goals (lose 7lb, I went swimming, I stayed within my calorie allowance for a week, I walked to work) and non-food reward yourself for each one you achieve (a book, lip stick, magazine, bubble bath)

Find an exercise you enjoy and have fun you are more likely to stick with it if you are enjoying yourself

Stay active on the forum it really does make a difference, join a challenge, weigh in, the daily diary is fantastic for help, support and great ideas, ask questions, chat or just read the posts

Most importantly enjoy your journey

Good luck

Kat xx

[Diana]

Wishing you luck and lots of willpower too....................................with the help and support here you can achieve stuff.

I do find great tasting herbal teas good for comfort and almost no cals, keep your hands occupied which is half the battle, mine tend to be occupied by tea or warm cat, if you can pet a pet great, very soothing too.

Secondly plan and avoid sharing bags of stuff, far too tempting small bags seem better,, well to me.

[Grannybwell]

Hello to you! You're now part of a great gang. I'm newish and finding the forum just fantastic. Tips, recipes and ideas.. But most of all, non judgemental support and encouragement. Sharing really is caring. Enjoy the journey, you're in good hands now.

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[daphpape]

Good luck dorciata just count your calories and stick to it I have lost 5lb in 4wks so it really does work just get you head round it and make a note of what you eat. I do hope you can. Come on you can do it you will have a lot of encouragement from us all