Help ....

[Poppypops56]

Hi im Julie 57 need to lose a lot of weight

No self esteem at all hate myself

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Hi and welcome

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.

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Have a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as many people have had success with it. Also use the BMI (can be found in the pinned Newbie post) 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 😊

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 - which is great to get ideas of what other people are eating and I have to confess to nicking some of their menu's and our “What's happening today” thread, where we pop in for a chat.

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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 😊

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome Poppypops56 😊

Please don't feel like that, it's just a number and not who you are inside. Big hugs ❤️

Have a good read of all the suggestions from cracker and please ask if you need any help

Best wishes

Anna

[Poppypops56 in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Thankyou so much x

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I agree with Anna, age and weight are only numbers, they don't define you and neither are they a barrier to change. Don't be so hard on yourself. You can be kind to others, you deserve to some kindness for yourself.

We can't control lots of things, time, the British weather.(yuk) But what we do while that time passes is within our grasp/control.

This year will end and I have two choices. To welcome in 2018 as a lighter healthier person or be the same person I am today. My choice, my choices.

I'm trying for different and I'm taking it one day at a time. First weigh in on this forum tomorrow. ( fingers crossed ) Good luck on your journey.

[Poppypops56 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

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I'm sorry you feel like that. I can relate but sharing on this forum and getting lots of caring support has reminded me of who I am and what I have to offer. Check out the daily happiness gratitude journal. Doing that every day can reminder you of the good things you have and do for others.

[DiZia]

Me too. I'm 19, and I'm 291lbs. I have no self-esteem, and find it difficult to get through each day. I'm alone in my bedroom, but I'm so irritable and distraught. You're not alone. You've come to the right place, and I believe you'll lose weight here (as I have, 15lbs so far). If you're anything like me, your journey will be hard, but they're very supportive here, and there are many others like you on this forum.

[Hidden in reply to DiZia]

Good job on your loss so far. Hang in there and keep going!