Determined

Today is the day I am going to change my eating habits as I need to lose 3 stone and I need to keep it off this time. I have tried lots of things to no avail and since returning to the UK, I have been less active and piled a lot of weight on. I don't like gyms or bikes but have started swimming and aquacise classes, just need to sort my eating out now! I am told being in the menopause this could prove to be more difficult, but I am hoping not! This forum has a lot of positivity running through it, which I hope will keep me going through the inevitable tough times!

[YellowRose55]

Hi Hidden

Welcome to the weight loss forum.

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

[blackbeauty99]

Hi Hidden and welcome

You will receive lots of support and friendly advice here, you have definitely come to the right place!

Wishing you all the best with your weight loss journey

[matets]

You are definitely in the right place and with your determination you shall soon be celebrating some milestones. All the very best!

[Pineapple27]

Hello Hidden and welcome!

Nice to have you on board.

I didn't start on my weight loss journey until the ripe old age of 49! It took me about 2 and a half years to lose 4 and a half stone. From thereon I struggled a little to maintain (put back on two stone!) BUT I think this time around I'm finding it much easier to maintain and remain a little more "mindful" about regaining weight!

Whilst I am certain there are many reasons you may be told why weight loss will be more difficult, it's by no means impossible! I have a physical disability which means exercise is more or less impossible, plus I'm very short (4ft 9") and age wasn't on my side either. BUT even with those reasons, I managed to lose. I won't tell you that it will be easy - but the main thing I learned this time around is to just KEEP ON GOING!

Here are a few of my past posts which I hope you will find helpful and inspiring? There were many blips along the way, but 5 years down the line, I feel about 20 years younger than I did when I was lugging around 4 stone more.

Please do pop back to the forums and share your journey with us - we are here for you, day and night and happy to share your success or support you when you need it.

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[Hidden]

Good luck to you! Looking forward to a weigh in.