needing the help

[jadekai]

hello i'm jade currently weighing 18 st 8lbs also trying to conceive my second baby been advise to lose weight and wanting to lose for myself as well tried so many diets and have never stuck to them but now wanting this weight gone to be health and be able to conceive,

[Hidden]

Hi and welcome. Such a good reason to want to get healthy. Just stick around and you'll get lots of encouragement here. Try some challenges too to get motivated. Pick a weigh in day and get started. Good luck!!

[jadekai]

thank you so much how do i do these challenges ?

[Hidden in reply to jadekai]

They are on the pinned posts. There is a weigh in day, just pick which one and weigh there weekly. There is a dear diary to plan your meals for the next day, a paddlers club for rowing, a gardening thread, a get moving thread and a running club. There is also some kind of nature photography group as well. There is also a gratitude journal that helps keep you positive. Check them out, they are very helpful on your progress.

[Ceals]

Welcome

This is an amazing forum to be part of. Many of people on here have different areas of concern but we are all trying to get to, or maintain, our desired weight. As you get to know us, and share experiences with us, you will find what a super supportive bunch we are, and that we don't pass judgements.

Here are a few suggestions about how to get the most out of the forum.

The first place to look is at the Pinned Posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), read the Welcome Newbie thread first and 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 topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news; and you will have important news to share with us.

Have a look at the NHS 12-week plan; many people have had success with it. Also use the BMI checker to find your target calories, it's important to eat enough. This can be a major turning point, realising you can eat anything as long as the calories are accounted for and are within your personal limit.

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; that happens to me quite regularly!

The forum also has group weigh-ins every day, just choose which day you wish to weigh, join the post for that day and weigh in once per week. The Daily Diary is a very useful thread where we post our planned menu for the day, including calories if you count them, any exercise you have planned and any tips that you can share. The posts can always be found in the Events section on the 'home' page.

If you just want to chat, to say hello, or share any news or struggles then look out for the What's Happening Today thread. There are many other challenges to get involved with, just choose to do what you are comfortable with and feel free to join as many, or as few as you wish.

The grey box next to people's names are achievement badges, and as a new member of the community you have a 'Newbie' badge. We've found that to get the best out of this community, you 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.

If you are using the new HU App on your mobile phone (helpful for when you are out and about), many of features mentioned are not available; use the full website version to maximise your experience.

If you have any questions please just ask. The more you join in and connect with people the more you get out of the forum.

I wish you well as you get started with a new lifestyle.

Ceals

[danielawrites in reply to Ceals]

hi Ceals! Great intro. Thanks! Just one question: you've mentioned the UH App, but I couldn't find it. Would it be the NHS weight loss app?

Dani

[Ceals in reply to danielawrites]

Hi danielawrites the NHS weightless app is the 12 week plan that has been converted to app for so please go ahead and down load that, lots of people find it incredibly useful. The HU app has a green background with a white H on it. However, you don't get full functionality with the App so it is really helpful to use the website, particularly as you are getting to find your way around.

Enjoy your time here and come on regularly to get to know people.

[danielawrites in reply to Ceals]

Thanks, Ceals! I've downloaded the 12 week plan App, but can't find the HU one. Is it called "HU"? I'll definitely come regularly and am sure will enjoy my time here! That's what I was looking for!

[danielawrites]

Hi Jade! Welcome! I've just got here myself. I'm 16st 11lbs, and am also trying to lose weight for the hundredth time. I am also trying to conceive, and am too heavy for IVF. Not to mention that my health is in jeopardy too. I'd love to have an accountability partner through what I'm hoping will be my last weight loss journey! Count on me if you need support.

[Cat33 Restart Dec 2023]

What a fabulous reason to lose weight

Dont follow diets the only way to lose is to count calories and eat healthily Don't cut out anything that you really love or you will crave it save it for a treat and factor it in with your calorie allowance

You will find you will enjoy your food much more too Keeping a food diary is brilliant and also have that baby goal constantly in your mind and tell yourself every day you can and will do it

Can't wait to hear how you get on and to hear your lovely announcement on here All the very very best don't ever get downhearted just post and we will all be behind you xx