HELP

[bleb5]

Hiya ive just found this site and have not got a clue how it works or even what it is.

I'm 5'1/2 and ive got to 11stone and I'm not joking when I say I hate myself. any input would be greatly appreciated. soz my name is Bev and I'm 55

[Minniewinny Host 5 stone Maintainer]

Hi bleb5 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 😊

Cheering you to success to reach your goals 🎉🎉🎉

[signinemma43]

Firstly, welcome. People are so friendly and non-judgemental. Im also new and have found it really inspirational just reading other members journeys. Just take sometime to look around with the site. There are so many tools to help you get started. Just take it one day at a time. Good luck

[bleb5 in reply to signinemma43]

Thank you so much for your advice I guess we are all in the same boat

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Don't hate yourself. What we look like doesn't have anything to do with who we are inside. Love yourself regardless and ignore anyone who might judge you based on looks. All of us here don't even know what most of us look like but they see our hearts and determination in our words. You can do this.

[bleb5]

thank you so much bleb5

[Dipper]

Hi Bev welcome to the forum. Don't hate yourself, there are reasons as to why people put on weight and you have now made the first step in changing that. I hope over the next few weeks you will settle in and start losing weight and that you learn to love yourself again. I look forward to reading your future posts.

[Summercool6]

Hi bev I've just started too. On week 2 now. Am 5'2 and 11 st 7 so I know how you feel. Lost 3lbs last week so feeling positive. Follow the tips the administrators give and you will be fine.

[Kaza67]

Morning Bev.

I understand where you are coming from when we say we hate our selves, wondering how we got to this point without doing anything about it, or trying and failing, but you are here now and this site is great for being possitive, you will feel great about yourself in no time at all, good luck .