Day 1 - Greetings from Wales! :)

[danielawrites]

Hi everyone! Dani here! I've just arrived in this community and I'm serious about losing weight, and hoping that it will be the last time I start doing it. I've tried a gazillion diets before, but I think that one thing that I've always lacked was the support of like-minded people. People who go through the same struggles as I do, and who have the same goals of health and well-being.

[Ceals]

Welcome danielawrites

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

[Juliejim 3lbs]

Hi Dani

You'll find lots of support on here and there's always someone around to chat to. One of the admins will be along to give you an official welcome but just jump straight in and look at the different challenges and posts.

Jue

[danielawrites in reply to Juliejim]

Hi Jue! thanks! I've started snooping around and am looking for a challenge! I'll set some time every morning to come and check things out, and connect!

Dani.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to danielawrites]

Hi and welcome, Daniela. The new exercise challenges have just been posted, if you'd like to join us

[danielawrites in reply to moreless]

Hi moreless! Thanks for letting me know. Where can I find the post? Dani.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to danielawrites]

If you read Ceals welcome message, all the directions are there

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You'll find lots of support here!!! Good luck to you on your journey!!!

[danielawrites in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! I already love this community!