Newbie

[Bethbelle16]

Hi I'm Beth I'm 40 and I'm new to this. I need to lose a lot of weight but not sure where to start, any tips and advice would be amazing thank you x

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Bethbelle16 and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

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

[wa2un7 Maintainer]

Welcome Bethbelle16. There are all sorts of people on all sorts of eating plans on this forum. IndigoBlue61 has mentioned the 12 week plan which has been used successfully by many. I have always used a straight calories in, calories out using the BMI checker to give me a calorie range. ( much more generous than I had expected. ). However your greatest asset will be the support available to all on the forum. Stay active on it, tell us of your victories and defeats, join one of the daily weigh in threads and you will always find a listening ear, someone ready to congratulate or console no matter what you are writing about and who will celebrate every success with you however little, even something as simple as wearing a skirt or top which had been a little too snug recently. Good luck🤗

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