Feeling sad because I'm big

I am new today and need all the help that you can give me

[Pinkjelly]

I am new too today and also need all the help & support I can get!

[Ceals in reply to Pinkjelly]

Welcome Pinkjelly, please see mu response below because everything I have said applies to you too - you are so welcome here. I look forward to chatting to you on the forum in the coming months.

[gman1961 Host Restart April 2024 in reply to Pinkjelly]

Good luck ,

Great support and advice on this forum.

Gary

[Ceals]

Welcome and please don't feel sad. Please be excited because you have just taken the biggest and best decision - joining this forum! Everyone is so supportive and will happily share their experiences, most importantly everyone is so supportive.

Decide you are creating a new healthy lifestyle and having an adventure with food whilst you do so.

Come on here regularly and join in the chat and activities.

take care

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Hidden and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

You don't need to feel sad any longer, you are amongst friends who understand totally the struggle to remain positive when feeling overweight. 😊

Here are a few suggestions on how to get the most out of the forum. Please note if you are using the new HU App many of these features are not available so I suggest you use the full website version.

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 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 checker 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

The forum also have group weigh-ins every day, as well as a new Daily Diary, if you wish to take part. The posts can always be found in the Events section on the 'home' page. And if you just want to chat, to say hello or share any news or struggles then look out for What's Happening Today thread.

You'll notice a grey box next to people's names, these are achievement badges, and as a new member you have a 'Newbie' badge. 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. If you have any questions please just ask

Best wishes

Anna

[Hidden in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Thanks for that, I have downloaded the 12 week plan so I am making a start.

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to Hidden]

Remember to work out your target calories using the NHS BMI checker, the 1400 figure suggested on the 12 week plan is just a generic amount. 😊

[gman1961 Host Restart April 2024]

Hi please don't feel sad.

Your in the right place for support and advice.

Good luck .

Gary

[blackbeauty99]

Hi and welcome

You have definitely come to the right place and you will receive lots of advice and friendly support here. You are never on your own as we are all going through the same journey. Please don't.feel sad, we all understand the struggles with weight loss.

Wishing you all the best Hidden