hi:)

[beccaharrigan]

hi! i currently weigh 9stone, but i want to get down to 7stone how could i? but i want to do it in a healthy way :))

thanks

[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

[beccaharrigan in reply to Hidden]

thank u

[Hidden in reply to beccaharrigan]

you are welcome nice badge next to your name too

[blackbeauty99]

Hi and welcome beccaharrigan

Wishing you all the best with your weight loss journey

[Hidden]

Good luck to you!!! You can do it!!!

[EllaMidlands]

Can I ask how tall you are?

[Chandelia]

Hiya, I'd echo what cracker10 says above, especially about checking your BMI on the NHS site. Once you know what a healthy weight range is for your height, you can start planning a healthy way to reach it. (For example, for me, at 5'3'', seven stone would put me into the unhealthy underweight category.) The NHS 12 week plan has helped me adjust my thinking around portion size and go for quality over quantity in my food, and I'd recommend it if you are interested in healthy eating to help with weight control.

[ceejayblue]

Besides how tall you are, how old are you? It all has an effect on your healthy weight ratios.

[Wadestreet]

Hi welcome. Start by having 3 healthy meals and plus healthy snacks that tie you in between meals. And get into a exercise plan. Even take a 1/2 hour walk 3 to 5 days per week. You can do this and believe in yourself. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!