Needs motivation

[Tracyc28]

Hi I have just joined. I gave up smoking in October 2016 and have put on nearly 2stone. I hate gyms and really find it hard to diet needs lots of motivation and to talk to people in same boat. Will love any tips

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Tracyc28 and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

Very well done for stopping smoking, that's a fabulous achievement 😊

I also don't enjoy a gym but have successfully lost weight, I don't think of it a as a diet because I will need to eat this way for life to,keep,the weight off.

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

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Good job!! I gave up smoking too after 25 years four years ago. I gained forty pounds and just now losing it. Good luck to you.

[Tracyc28 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you I am going to a wedding in august and have just tried on two dresses I never realised how much I have gained all round. Feel like crying. But it has also given me the motivation to start the gym tomo. Just got to stick to it lol.

[Hidden in reply to Tracyc28]

Don't cry. Now your are doing something and you will see changes that will make you so happy.

[Tracyc28 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you I'm one that has to see changed straight away lol, I have a little more motivation this time

[Hidden in reply to Tracyc28]

Me too. I want to be a size six again right now! But understand it will be slow so I mind as well do it that way instead of nothing at all.

[blackbeauty99]

Hi Tracyc28 and welcome

Wishing you all the best with your weight loss journey

[Tracyc28]

Thankyou