Hello everyone,
I am 57, retired last year but am bored most of the time already so have been eating for England 
I have tried many diets over the years and must have lost the equivalent of several people by now.
Onward and upward though, I have printed off the first week of the weight loss pack and am just about to eat 200 calories worth of porridge.
I can do this.
PS My username isn't part of my eating habits, just two of my favourite bands!
Hello TenMagnum and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum
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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
Hi TenMagnum and welcome.
Well done on starting the NHS plan. I started it in Jan this year after feeling that it was all pointless and its not possible to quantify how much it has helped me change my life.
The 'boredom' thing is difficult to overcome. I know if I get bored then the kitchen is my go to place if I don't watch myself. Up to now I've been mostly lucky that I've either been exercising, gardening or getting a small business off the ground otherwise it would have been more difficult. I hope you can find ways in which you can keep your focus on more interesting things.
Good luck!
The boredom issue is your main challenge - sort that one and everything else will become so much easier. 57 is still young (5 years younger than me) so start planning your future! Are you creative, do you want to make things? Musical - join a choir or learn a new instrument? Sporty - take up rowing, join a bike club, go running? Self sufficient - get some chickens or plant some veggies in an allotment perhaps? There are so many things to do and so little time to do them all in....
Hi.it was the ten magnum that caught my eye.says it all ! I'm 58 and can identify with the boredom.I spend a lot of time with my grown up children and grandkids but that usually involves eating! We can do this
Good luck on your journey!! We'll be here for you.
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