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[French12Italia]

I am new like half an hour ago! I. Need help to stop comfort eating and get rid of a stone in weight ASAP I run. 3 times a week but eating 99% fat free yoghurt is not the answer!!

So where is the eating plan or menu ideas on here

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But fat free yoghurt is yummy and I always feel virtuous after eating it 😇 But I do empathse. Help is on its way, from wiser heads than mine, another newbie. You are sure of a warm welcome and plenty of support, I know that much. Just have a wander round, get your bearings and congrats for having done the difficult bit.....joining in.

[French12Italia in reply to Hidden]

I know fat free loveky but full of more bad than good! So this is all about calorie counting not low fat?

[benwl in reply to French12Italia]

People on here follow a variety of different diets - all weight loss is going to involve some sort of calorie restriction, some of us do explicitly count calories, others not.

So whether are you drawn to low fat, or low carbs or something in-between you'll find people here doing the same approach, and support and encouragement from everyone

[French12Italia in reply to benwl]

This is the dilemma confused before i begin thank you for taking time to reply cant fins the weekly planner to print off how to start, i find having a paper copy with me in tow helps!

[benwl in reply to French12Italia]

It;s on the home page but easy to miss as most people just go straight to the posts

here's a copy of the link

nhs.uk/Tools/Documents/WEIG...

[Hidden in reply to French12Italia]

Take a deep breath. You are in the right place. All things will become clear and you are among friends. These are the small, twiddly things, they will sort themselves out. You will be fine and I need all the newbie friends I can get. Stay, consolidate and ..... breathe. Look forward to hearing from you again. Take care.

[Hidden in reply to benwl]

Phew, you rode in just in the nick of time. I was up to my neck. I know nothing but I do care. You are a star⭐️

[Hidden in reply to French12Italia]

I'm getting the impression that calories could be king. I am going the bmi daily calorie route but there's also a 12 week plan you could look at. You sound motivated, active and already with a foundation of fitness to build upon. You can't fail to succeed.

I'm an old crock. There are much younger, wiser people on this forum. Minniewinny is very approachable and doesn't bite! She lovely. And very knowledgable. So is YellowRose55

I used to be a fitness instructor, gave it all up in favour of a good walk in the fresh air, with my dog and slowly found it wasn't enough. I tore my hamstring in two places last year, felt my hip joint leave it's socket and 12 months later, still can't run. Even in an emergency. But I'm here, I'm one week in and I'm on the journey to a lighter healthier me. But I'm very conscious that it's not the destination that counts. I'm not 'treading water ' for however long it takes and there's no great personal metamorphosis at the end. Im me, today, tomorrow and for always. I matter now and I will matter when I finish. Bon chance.

[French12Italia in reply to Hidden]

Ah thanks i am training for a half marathon October Royal Parks London need the excesss off so running gets back to baseline

[Hidden in reply to French12Italia]

So impressed at your goals. I did a cancer walk ( ok stroll ) in one of the great parks a few years ago but I really wanted to run with the pack. One day at a time, that one day will never come again. I'm not suggesting that you live each day in a 'jazz hands' way but take a moment. And it's the journey, not the destination ( grasshopper ) Now I'm really showing my age, did you feel the whoosh as it passed over your head?

[YellowRose55]

Hi French12Italia

Welcome to the weight loss froum.

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

[13Valerie]

If you find a quick way to lost a stone please pass it on.... I'd say give yourself 2months...