INTRODUCTION

[Canarana1]

Hello, i'm Nicky..I am about to start a mission...I would like to lose 20 kilos in the middle of the menopause, running a business whilst I support my teenage son and husband whose reached retirement age but doesn't want to accept it.... looking for a little support from the community.

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Canarana1 and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

You sound like me apart from my husband isn't retired but would like to be!! 😀

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. And if you just want to chat, to say hello or share any news or struggles then look out for What's Happening Today thread.

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

[Canarana1 in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Thanks Girls for all your support.....now i'll just have to get cracking !!

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to Canarana1]

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

[Salcheq 1kg]

Hi Nicky, this forum is a cracking place for support. Welcome and good luck with your mission.

My advice, use this forum lots, the more you post and comment, the more you get out of it. Daily Diaries are brilliant for keeping you on track as well as sharing and stealing great food ideas, and join a weekly weigh in to help motivate you.

The better you eat and feel, the better you'll be able to cope with all those interesting challenges you've got going on!

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

You are in the right place.. Wishing you success as you take on this triple mission...

Cheering you on 🎉🎉🎉