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[jaynewoodbank]

Hi, just signed up for this today - motivatd by putting on a pair of trousers that fitted before my holiday and now they're too tight!

I never used to have trouble losing weight when I put my mind to it, but finding that's not working at present. It's in the past year or so that weight loss has become difficult and I suspect that I'm approaching the menopause. I've not been hugely overweight, but could do with losing around a stone and a half. I attempted to lose weight earlier in the year by eating healthily and training for a triathlon and only managed to lose about 5 pounds in 4 months - though I appreciate that I will have gained muscle.

I'm becoming quite frustrated with my attempts then end up giving up.

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You can do it here!!! We'll be here for you.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Jayne

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.

Take a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the NHS BMI calculator, to get a calorie allowance tailored to your personal requirements. 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 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.

It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey

[grannydoug Maintainer]

Stay with your plans and this forum and it won't be long before you're back in those pants or even having to buy a size or two smaller! Believe me. This is a good place to be. Good luck and keep to your resolve.

[jaynewoodbank Restart May 2024]

Thanks for the welcome folks!