BMI

[tommyh02]

just checked my BMI and am overweight need to cut all the shit out but how?

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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.

Take a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the NHS BMI calculator, to get a calorie allowance tailored to your personal requirements. 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 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.

It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey

[Chandelia]

Hiya, well done for taking the step to check you BMI and realise you could do with making some changes. This is an excellent place for help, info and support. Have a look at the 12 week plan mentioned by cracker10 - I'm one of the people that have found it useful, so am biased! I think the trick is to find a sensible method that works for you and to stick to it, for at least 12 weeks as that's how long it takes for people to start to form new habits. And that's what we need to do: unlearn the old habits that got us into this mess and instill some new ones! Whatever you chose to do, remember it took a while to put the weight on so it will take time to get it off, so take it one step at a time and you'll do fine. Good luck!