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[Mummabear1]

Hi, I'm 46 years old and have over the past year put on lots of extra weight. I almost entitled this HRT as I would like to blame my weight gain on the menapause. But no, it's time I took responsibility, I need to eat less and exercise more, simple really!

[Hidden]

Hi and welcome Mummabear1

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 nhs.uk/tools/pages/healthyw... 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 if you wish to take part. The posts can always be found in the Events section on the 'home' page 😊 We also have a daily diary section which is great to get ideas of what other people are eating and I have to confess to nicking some of their menu's

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

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 😊

[Mummabear1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for the welcome,

[Tiggerr]

Welcome Mummabear1 and well done for taking responsibility for yourself.

Cracker10 has already supplied you with a great road map and lots of useful information. Try and take in as much of it as possible... it will really help.

You'll find that the more you get involved with this forum then the more you're likely to get out of it and don't forget that we're always here to help you.

Good luck!

[Mummabear1 in reply to Tiggerr]

Thank you too for your welcome.

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome Mummabear1 😀

Have a good look around and please ask if you have any questions