Newbie

[LouA2016]

In my early thirties, 5 ft 5 and worried out my weight and general health so giving this plan 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

[xleighx in reply to Hidden]

Hi I am new here today too I'm 39 and I am worried about my weight and health also I hope it goes well 😊

[LouA2016 in reply to xleighx]

Good luck on your journey! I've just downloaded the NHS plan and the C25K app too 🖒

[matets in reply to xleighx]

Welcome to the forum xleighx ! Just have the right mindset and your journey will be life transforming. All the very best!

[Wadestreet]

Welcome to the forum and you come to join us. That is great!! These people/friends are very encouraging and supportive bunch of people. And they give great Ideas. You should write down a couple days of meal planning and plan an exercise you enjoy. That will give you a start. Good luck with your journey!!!!!

[LouA2016 in reply to Wadestreet]

Great ideas to help me get started thankyou 🤗

[Hidden]

Welcome and good luck to you!

[LouA2016 in reply to Hidden]

Thankyou 🤗 you too 🖒

[Hidden in reply to LouA2016]

Thank you ☺

[matets]

Welcome LouA2016 ! All the very best as you begin the life transforming journey!

[LouA2016 in reply to matets]

Thankyou 🤗