Can't lose weight

[Olivia253]

Retired, far too heavy. Good diet but can't lose weight. Thyroid deficiency.

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Hi and welcome Olivia253

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

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 😊

[Daisy1925]

Hi Olivia253

Don't give up.

I'm nearly 64 and thyroid deficient but have managed to lose 3 stone since the beginning of the year. I guess you have regular blood tests and the GP is prescribing levothyroxine. When I was first diagnosed I was on 25 mcg but have now been on 100 mcg for a number of years. Once you are on the right dose there should be no reason why you shouldn't lose weight. Daisy1925

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to Daisy1925]

I agree with Daisy1925 losing weight is never easy but you can do it Olivia253 😊

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

[Olivia253 in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Thank you Anna. I feel better now I can see other people have been in my situation. I will look around.😦

[HubbysMissMouse]

When I first joined I thought I had a good diet and ate around 1000 Cals but found out on here that if you don't eat the amount of calories advised by the NHS bmi calculator to lose weight then you won't because your body thinks you are starving it and turns what you do eat into body fat and this weighs more than eating the extra calories does so you don't lose weight and sometimes put weight on. The bmi calculator gives each person an amount personal to them to lose weight but the other sites tend to give average amounts for everyone. Please don't make this same mistake as I was doing it for years. Good luck with your journey.

[Olivia253 in reply to HubbysMissMouse]

Where am I to find all the information. I am new to the site and to "social media" techniques! Am hesitant to use the site but feel it can be helpful. I am old.!!!!

[HubbysMissMouse in reply to Olivia253]

I just go on the internet and just put in NHS bmi calculator and this brings it up for me to click on. Hope this works for you. Also if you are using this site through the app you are better to use it through the internet because it doesn't bring up all the topics and posts that would help you. Good luck with this