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[mrsd2012]

I'm so sick of my weight I'm 11 stone 3 trying to loose 1 stone any hints

[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

[Pineapple27]

Welcome mrsd2012 !!

Here are a few of my past posts which I hope you will find helpful and inspiring. I won't try and tell you that my journey was easy - and you'll see that there were many blips along the way, but 5 years down the line, I feel about 20 years younger than I did when I was lugging around 4 stone more.

Please do pop back to the forums and share your journey with us - we are here for you, day and night and happy to share your success or support you when you need it.

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My main message / tip would be to just KEEP ON GOING. Weight loss doesn't (or in my opinion, shouldn't) happen quickly - especially if you want to maintain your target once you are there!

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Hi mrsd2012 welcome to the forum, everything Ceals has written I would ditto as great advice. Be involved, enjoy the forum and set your plans into actions. There are many great and inspiring examples on the forum, have a good read and get to know ones you can identify with and look at the challenges to be involved with...

Cheering you on to reach your goals 🎉🎉🎉

[pcrw]

I am a similar weight and I am restricting myself to low carb no sugar diet of 800 cals a day and taking min of 10,000 steps a day. My weight is reducing at a steady rate of between .8 and 1 kg a week. Now in week 6 and my weight has dropped 10kg

I use the 8 week blood sugar recipe book for guidance as to what to eat and find I no longer crave food. I thing for me carbs and sugar increased hunger and eating and were addictive as they led to high blood sugar levels.

[Cat33 Restart Dec 2023]

The one thing that worked for me was to put a photo in the kitchen of how I used to be Seeing it every day really motivated me and how I loved clothes shopping then x

[Wadestreet]

Hi there. Welcome! One thing is to eat healthy and find out what works for you. And get onto an exercise program that suits you. Something you do not want to do give up after 3 days. Reach out anytime of time on the forum there is always someone there to help out. Best wishes on your journey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!