Slow and steady

[dlelliott]

I'm new here. I have tried every diet going over the last 30 years with success from time to time but each time putting the weight back on. This time i know i need to go slow and steady to make long term changes- no quick fixes any more! Long way to go but as long as its in the right direction i will be happy

[Hidden]

Hi and welcome

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), or in the drop down on the 'Posts' page (it says 'arrange by'). Read the Welcome Newbie thread, then 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 (can be found in the pinned Newbie post) 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 😊

To the right of the HOME page (bottom on a mobile), you'll find Events. In there, you'll find links to our daily Weigh-in's (you will choose just one day per week), our Daily Diary, where we post our menu and exercise plans, for accountability, advice and support - which is great to get ideas of what other people are eating and I have to confess to nicking some of their menu's and our “What's happening today” thread, where we pop in for a chat.

Be aware, that the HU app doesn't give you access to all of our important features, so we advise that you use the full website page

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 😊

Wishing you all the best on your weight loss journey

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome dlelliott 😊

Slow and steady is definitely th way to go, have enough to eat so you don't get hungry and keep busy 😊

[dlelliott in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Thank you. Looking forward to this journey

[matets]

Best decision you have made. All the the very best!

[dlelliott in reply to matets]

Thank you

[Hidden]

Slow and steady wins the race, after all.

Good luck. We're all in the same boat here.

[dlelliott in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. Yes just one day at a time and celebrate the small achievements

[Hidden in reply to dlelliott]

That's Hygge for you