Newbie

[Tina58]

Hi, I'm a newbie, I'm 5'2 and currently weigh at 15.5 which I'm disgusted with.

I've previously had a heart attack and have let myself go since then, I've not exercised for a few years either.

Statrting today I've weigh myself and measured which I have recorded.

Any tips please

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Tina58 and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

Please don't feel disgusted with yourself, you are on here, being accountable and pro-active towards your health 😊

Here are a few suggestions on how to get the most out of the forum. Please note if you are using the new HU App many of these features are not available so I suggest you use the full website version.

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 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, as well as a new Daily Diary, if you wish to take part. The posts can always be found in the Events section on the 'home' page

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

Best wishes

Anna

[NannyEJ]

Hello again Tina58 , so sorry to hear about your health problems, but good to hear you have decided to address them. Only you can do this for yourself and you will need to be determined; however, on this site we will provide advice, encouragement and support which should help you succeed. An Administrator should post lots of useful info for you shortly. Keep posting on the site as this is the way to get the most from it, also we will all be interested in your progress.

Good luck EJ

[matets]

Start by watching your food portions, aim to eat nourishing and satiating foods while incorporating short walks into your daily routine like 10 mins walk whenever possible. This will build on your motivation to incorporate more changes.

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Never give up - Life is precious and worth the effort to make it healthy x

Cheering you on to reach your goals 🎉🎉🎉