New beginnings

[Clairekirkpatrick]

Going to start this tomorrow. Really nervous but determined to lose 2stone

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Welcome and enjoy the forum Clairekirkpatrick

Be as involved as you can be to make it work for you.

Cheering you on to reach your goals 🎉🎉🎉

[Hedgehog17]

Don't be nervous you can do it!

[Greyone]

Good luck with losing 2 stone that's 3 times what I'm trying to loose so do go nice and slowly and don't beat yourself up if things don't work out. (We can do that for you.). But seriously, if you do find it hard going let us know and we'll all stop by with some words of encouragement. Good luck.

[Alideer 1 stone]

You will love it here! Everyone is friendly and supportive with loads of helpful advice. Good luck with your new way of life.

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Clairekirkpatrick and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

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

[Clairekirkpatrick]

Thank you everyone. I would actually be delighted to lose one stone but going to aim for two.

I need to sit down and work out some various options for breakfasts lunch and dinners and then might just rotate them for a few week until I get used to things. It's just making that time to sit down and work things out - but daunting

[Ceals in reply to Clairekirkpatrick]

Pop along to the Daily Diary thread and look at what others have. You will find it under pinned posts on the right hand menu.

[CathyProc 6lbs]

Welcome and good luck

[JiminyCricket 7lbs]

Welcome to the forum!

If you want to join a weekly weigh in, I am hosting this weeks Tuesday weigh in - just find the post in your newsfeed (or its in 'pinned events') and reply to it, introduce yourself and your starting weight - then come back every Tuesday to let us all know how its going!

If Tuesdays don't suit you, there's a weigh in group for every day of the week, so just pick one! Its a great way of being accountable and feeling part of the forum. Best of luck!

[Ceals]

This forum will be brilliant for you and support you so much.

Join in with as much as you can, it is certainly the best way to get the most out of it.

I don't know what I would do without Daily diary to force me to plan - please not it is me that forces myself so that I can post on DD, no one on her will every put pressure on you to do anything. We will just support.

Hope you are getting your head around your new and exciting lifestyle.

[Hidden]

That's just what I have left. You can do this. Lots of support here. You can weigh in weekly to stay accountable. Lots of menu advice in dear diary a d a gratitude post in happiness challenge which I highly recommend. It keeps your mind in the right place. Good luck to you.