Poor me!

[Discourage]

Hi, I'm a old man, brrrrrrrrrr excuse me I'M a young man I will be 73 on the 28 of july. I have 20 lbs to lose and nothing seem to work, I've been a it for 2 weeks now and nothing,silt. I need some encouragement here don't be shy this Frenchman needs all the help he can get.

Thank you

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Discourage 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

[saltseakate]

Hello Discourage,

Nice to read that someone else needs encouragement. Perhaps the thing to do is not focus on measuring the weight loss. Do you walk or swim or do physical activity which you enjoy? I have joined a gym (well, it is next door, not too far) and started to swim every morning, and walk along the sea in the afternoons. My goal is to lose 5 kg.

The problem: food is a primary joy.

Although I love to prepare food, am trying awfully hard to eat well during the weekdays and be more relaxed on the weekends. Finding the right balance, and the will-power is my problem. And, oh, did I mention that a glass of Cabernet or Malbec goes into the weekend dieting? Funny how after just one mouthful of a gorgeous pinot noir, the diet problem seems to disappear though.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

[Latinia Restart August 2023]

Hello Young Man. 73 isn't so bad. I was 73 myself till a few weeks ago. But, yes, weight loss does seem harder these days. But not impossible. So good luck with yours, and take up the masses of info on this site.

[HubbysMissMouse]

Hi there do make sure you check how many calories you should be having on the NHS bmi calculator as this gives you the amount you should have to be able to lose weight. It is a personal amount and not average amounts like many of the others give. Do make sure you stick to somewhere in between these amounts and do not eat less than the two amounts advise because if you don't eat enough your body thinks that you are starving it and turns what you do eat 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. Good luck with your journey.