Monday weigh-in

[impala66]

Last week I weighed 225 lb, this week I weigh 221 lb, that's a loss of 4 lb

Feeling hungry, pleased, hopeful.

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello impala66 and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

4 lbs is a lot of weight to lose in one week, but sometimes it happens when we first start on our weight loss journey. However, there is no need to be hungry so I do hope you are eating enough. Please see below about finding the correct calories for you 😊

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.

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Best wishes

Anna

[NinjaW78 4lbs]

Hi Impala66 and Anna61,

I'm not sure if this is where I weigh in, but hey I'm sure you will correct me if I'm in the wrong category.

Ok so here we go! Week 1 completed, I started out at 15st 10lbs 8oz I averaged 1,500 cals for the week (not deliberately as I have been eating well three times a day) , however Friday night was not good as I went out that evening and that day worked out at nearly 4,000 cals on its own.

I weighed in this morning and now weigh in at 15st 6lbs 4oz so really pleased 4lbs + gone :-), I have to admit that I only came back from holiday two weeks ago where I did overindulge and that has stopped upon coming back home by following week 1 of the plan, I have also cut out any alcohol intake (tins of lager from the fridge) at home and only go out on Fridays for a beer, I have a feeling that the next few weeks will not see such a dramatic loss of weight each weigh in, but maybe as I will be starting 20 minutes of gentle exercise a day now.

Good luck all for the coming week.

Kind Regards.

Mick