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Newbie! How to get started....

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I'm currently 16st and very unhealthy aswell as unhappy I really want to get fit and healthy and feel stronger this time which is a start but I've done so many diets ect then end up not sticking to them! How have you all gone about starting your road to been healthy please..

Any helpful advice welcome

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Hi, today is my first day and i am also around the same weight. I havent been a diet person, and used to be very fit and healthy. I believe in everything in moderation. the people on here seem very friendly and supportive. Maybe something like this will benefit you as i think it will me.

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Hi and welcome, Stacey :)

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), or in the drop down on the 'Posts' page (it says 'arrange by'). Read the Welcome Newbie thread, then 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.

Take a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the NHS BMI calculator, to get a calorie allowance tailored to your personal requirements. 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.

To the right of the HOME page (bottom on a mobile), you'll find Events. In there, you'll find links to our daily Weigh-in's (you will choose just one day per week), our Daily Diary, where we post our menu and exercise plans, for accountability, advice and support and our “What's happening today” thread, where we pop in for a chat.

Be aware, that the HU app doesn't give you access to all of our important features, so we advise that you use the full website page.

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.

It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey :)

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IndigoBlue61

Two things have made a big difference for me this time Stacey41088

Having enough to enough to eat, 😊 find your correct target calories on the NHS BMI checker. And accepting that I will need to watch what I eat for ever or else I will go back to horrid black place i was 2 years ago.

Good luck! You can do this, lots of us have

All the support and accountability has helped me and I look forward to weigh in day.

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Thermopod853lbs

Hi, I'm only on my second week and I've tried many times before. This time I am mostly thinking about a healthier me! I see it all as loving myself, loving my body and therefore doing my best to nourish it with healthier food and more frequent exercise. I'm really hoping this shift in my thinking will keep me motivated.

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