Hi everyone.

[Rachie82]

Just wanted to say hi to everyone, this is my first post, I have 8 st to lose ive lost nearly two already, but im stuck. And advice would be wonderful, to kick start me again. Thank you

[YellowRose55]

Hi Rachie82

Welcome to the weight loss forum.

Well done on losing almost 2st so far that is brilliant going.

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

[Rachie82 in reply to YellowRose55]

Thank you so much x

[Minniewinny Host 5 stone Maintainer]

Welcome Rachie82 ... Advice? Be true to you.. Know why your here and what you want to achieve and make your plan.. Set achievable small goals and start moving forwards to your target.

Be as involved on here as your time allows, the more you put in the more you will get out.. Warning.. It can be addictive.. But hey ho it's hard to eat when both hands are replying to posts offering support and encouragement! Join in on challenges and become a daily contributor on the daily diary.. Great menus for all calorie ranges..

Looking forward to getting to know you.

Cheering you on to reach your goals, one step at a time 🎉🎉🎉

[blackbeauty99]

Hi Rachie82 and welcome

You have already been given some great advice. Just remember you are never on your own here as we are all on the same journey, and will receive lots of support here

I wish you well on your weight loss journey

[HubbysMissMouse]

Do make sure you are eating the right amount of calories as well as well, because if you have not been using the NHS bmi calculator this gives you good amounts for you to go by to be able to lose weight with. I would suggest choosing around the higher amount of the two amounts you are given as this amount does drop as you lose weight. If you don't go by the bmi calculator it does quite often cause you problems as if you don't eat enough calories your body thinks your starving it and turns what you have been eating into body fat and this weighs more than eating the extra calories does so it stops you from losing weight and sometimes puts weight on instead. Please don't make this mistake as I done this for years and couldn't work out why I could never lose weight and have now managed to lose over 2st. Good luck with your journey.

[Rachie82 in reply to HubbysMissMouse]

Thank you so much, I think your right, I need to eat more, its just so hard to get that into my head, as i always think diet, so eat less. And congratulations on losing 2 stone that's wonderful x