Found out on BMI chart that I'm on the cusp of being obese so with that, and a creaky knee and more than one or two unflattering photographs I've decided to take action. The chart says that I have to lose 2st 13lb to get into shape!
My chief difficulty is that in my head I still believe I have the body of a goddess and that I eat like a sparrow. The reality is a little different! I also have hypothyroidism and have to take thyroxine so it's all too easy to say that's the reason for my weight.
I have lost weight before so I know it's possible, but it does seem to be getting much harder to do now that I'm 55. Hoping that the support of this online forum will really help. Thanks guys!
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
Welcome Hidden and good on you for not blaming your age or your condition! I am 64, have had an underactive thyroid for 35 years, and I gain weight when I eat too much. Simple as that. And I lose weight when I watch what I eat. I'm very good at this, been doing it most of my adult life 😂. I know I'm not seriously overweight, (I take my hat off to those amazing people on here who have had to lose several stone), but we all know where we would like to be, and we all support each other on this forum in maintaining healthy eating habits. And the evidence is there - it works - hundreds of us are living proof of that. So join in, join us, ask advice, seek support and we will celebrate with you when it goes well and commiserate when it's not going right, but you will get there, I promise! 👍
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