Hi Everyone

[Nylorac33]

I'd like to introduce myself as I'm new to this community.

I need to lose some weight for many reasons, one of which is my high blood pressure. I have a target weight to lose 1 stone at a time, 1 - 2lbs per week. I don't want to put too much pressure on myself as I tend to go off the rails a little when I do. I also have this annoying habit of losing a few pounds, feeling proud of myself and then putting the few pounds back on. So my honest goal is to lose a stone and keep it off. Its a start...

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Nylorac33 and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

Very sensible to break up your weight loss into manageable chunks 😊

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

[Claz]

sounds like a good plan to me.... i also suffer from high blood pressure and ive slowy lost 2st so far since the start of the year.... it was my motivation to lose the weight and get healthly. my blood pressure when i started was 160/98 and today its down to 119/80. i do think losing the weight and exercising more has helped to bring it down.