First time user

[signinemma43]

Hi everyone, just joined as I really need to lose weight (I just keep getting bigger and bigger 6+STONE to lose) I'm a yo yo dieter, have been for years and really need to break this habit! I'm hoping that I find support and encouragement as well as motivation to stay on track.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, signinemma

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

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Hi!!! Welcome to the community!! You'll get lots of support here. Be sure to join a weigh in group to get started.

[clare19 in reply to Hidden]

Hi how do you join a weigh in group on here how does it work? Sorry I am new to this 😀

[Hidden in reply to clare19]

Every day there is a post for a weigh in group. Pick a day and tell starting weight and current weight and how much lost that week. You stay with that group and weigh weekly.

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Wishing you all the best on your weight loss journey moreless has given you some great advice

Have a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as many people have had success with it. Also use the BMI checker (a link to this can be found in the Welcome Newbies thread ) 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 😊

[Wadestreet]

Welcome. What I am new at eating healthy. But I eat 3 meals and snacks in between so you do not have time to get hungry every couple of hours. And find a exercise program you enjoy. Have a great journey!!!. If you need help there is always someone here to help out.