I need help😓

[gsmith97]

Hi, iv tried ALOT of weight loss programmes ect over the years and NOTHING has worked, not slimming world, not excersise dvds, not tablets, shakes anything. I got to a point in my life where im no longer active and need help because im worried about my phsyical and mental health. Any suggestions would be great.

[YellowRose55]

Hi gsmith97

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

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Hello gsmith97

I hope you get a new way of moving forwards... I joined the forum in January and have been encouraged by the replies and comments I've read on different ones posts...

Wishing you great success and support through the ups and downs...

Be loyal to you and your goals..

🔐 We all hold the key to unlock what we are really capable of.. Just believe it, work at it and enjoy the progress.

Cheering you on 🎉🎉🎉

[gsmith97 in reply to Minniewinny]

thankyou😊 cheering you on too!

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer in reply to gsmith97]

I'm glad to hear it 🎉🎉🎉

Although we are all in different places geographically and emotionally along with where we are along to our weight loss goals...

Everyone on here is here for the same reason.. to lose weight and give and receive encouragement..

Be as involved as you can be and you will enjoy your challenge to reach your goals as so many will cheer you at every step!!

[gsmith97 in reply to Minniewinny]

i know, and thankyou ever so much for your kind words, you really are inspiring. I just dont feel like the person i was two years ago, iv lost sight of who i was emotionally and mentally i just cant seem to find anything that works for me or i can stick to & it really beats me up

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer in reply to gsmith97]

2 weeks on, how are you doing?

Have you lost some weight?

Are you adjusting to less white carbs etc?

Cheering you on 🎉🎉🎉

[gsmith97 in reply to Minniewinny]

i think im doung alright thankyou! i think iv had 2 slices white bread in two weeks and thats all the carbs iv had! managed to cut them out quite sucsesfully, only because finsing out i had pcos and the best diet for that os a gluten free diet!

& thankyou ever so much for the support!

how are you doing? i hope youre doung well do at achieving your goals! routing for you!😀

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer in reply to gsmith97]

Glad your making progress, and finding out what suits your needs and condition.

I'm doing alright - slow but steady at the moment, so long term looking positive. I was diagnosed with pcos 20+ years ago!! My mum had diabetes so I cooked everything low GI for her benefit and we ate the same, I've never changed back!

Keep in touch 👍🏻

[Hennypenny1]

Hi, I am in the same boat! I have poor health and exercising only aggravates my joints and back. However, if you set yourself a goal, even small ones it makes you feel good when you achieve it! Mine is a dress that I bought for a wedding in July, it fits but shows all my lumps and bumps so I am really trying hard for a better fit! My long term goal is to lose three stones this year. Hope this has helped a little.

[gsmith97 in reply to Hennypenny1]

hey! thats helped me millions! my goal is also to lose three stone! im glad youre dress fits, sounds like you have made progress already! i also have a bad back and dont know how to get around it! x

[HubbysMissMouse]

When I first joined I wasn't eating enough calories and was only eating around 1000 Cals a day. It was actually this that was my problem. Make sure you check how many calories a day you should have on the NHS bmi calculator as this takes everything into consideration before giving you an amount to eat to actually lose weight whereas the other sites tend to just give out average amounts that is the same for everyone. If you don't eat enough calories your body thinks you are starving it and turns what you do eat into body fat instead and this weighs more than eating the extra calories would so stops you from losing weight and sometimes means you put weight on because of the extra fat produced. When I found out how many I should have on the calculator I upped my calories to the right amount and started to lose weight immediately and have now lost a lot of the fat and become firmer and have now lost 2st altogether. Please don't make this same mistake. Good luck with your journey.

[gsmith97 in reply to HubbysMissMouse]

thankyou ever so much! its nice to no that information & well done of your progress!😊