Help and Support

[LisaW1973]

Hi I'm Lisa i am 44 and weigh 19.5st I need help to try and motivation to get rid out 10st! I have started the gym going 4times a week. Just done a Zumba class tonight my knees are killing!!! 😃 Any advice, help and support is most welcome

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello LisaW1973 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

[EllaMidlands]

Hi, welcome! You are doing well with your exercise plans. What changes will you make to your diet?

[blackbeauty99]

Hi and welcome LisaW1973 and wishing you the best of luck with your weight loss journey

[Chick62]

Hi Lisa, I have just joined this site too and need to lose 10st. Would be great to team up and get support from you xx

[DriPea]

Welcome Lisa,

I started on Monday and I can say you are in the right place 😁

I started to follow the nhs 12 wk plan and since I'm logging all my food intake I think twice before snaking. Maybe you want to have a try? X

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Sounds like you are on your way! Great job with all the exercise. I wish I could make myself do that much. Good luck to you!

[Tyona98]

Hiya!

I was a similar weight when I started but lost 2 st now.

Have a look at the my fitness pal app and you can log everything you eat so you don't accidently cheat, it really helped me. I also use a fitbit that tells me how many cal I have burned. I'm just doing it back to basics, cals in vs cals out and it seems to be working 😁