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[Steffie24]

Hi, I've just joined, I am 56 and need to lose 4 stone. I suffer with anxiety which stops me going to slimming clubs/gyms etc so thought I would give the calorie counting a go. 😁

[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

[Steffie24 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Mollydex 2st 7lbs Restart July 2024]

Hi Steffie and welcome to the forum .cracker has given you great advice ,all of which has helped me . I am a similar age to you , just a couple of years older .i just wanted to say it's so possible . Take each day at a time, join in on the forum, be kind to your self . Looking forward to following your journey 🙃

[Steffie24 in reply to Mollydex]

Thanks Molly

[xleighx]

Hi steffie I'm Leigh 39 I need to lose about 5 stone not a fan of gyms and clubs either always feel a bit self concious I bought myself a wii it's working for me there are loads of workout discs and programs that you can do at home it's difficult to always keep motivation but it's been very helpful x

[Steffie24]

Hi Leigh, thanks for your message, I have just started doing some fitness at home so hopefully that will help xx

[Susie54]

So much nicer than slimming clubs/gyms (full of OTT body beautifuls'!!!). Here's to being in control and more informed than a slimming club and knowing your body better

[Tigger13]

Hi Steffie

I'm Anne,54 with fibromyalgia and 4stone to get rid of. I find exercise tough as everything hurts! I'm on stupid amounts of medication and feel totally lifeless most of the time. Along with everyone else in here, let's nail it xxxxx

Good luck everyone x

[Steffie24]

I have started looking at how many calories on everything now, so I'm hoping that will help along with some much needed will power lol xx