Slim Jim I wish

[Rosemary7]

Hi desperately need to do something. Tried many diets in the past. As I am getting older my weight is affecting me big time. Knee pain and now blood pressure tablets. HELP x

[Hidden]

Hi and welcome

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.

Have a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as many people have had success with it. Also use the BMI (can be found in the pinned Newbie post) 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 😊

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 - which is great to get ideas of what other people are eating and I have to confess to nicking some of their menu's 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 😊

Wishing you all the best on your weight loss journey

[Rosemary7 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for your help. Will get started. X

[blackbeauty99]

Hi and welcome Rosemary7

You will receive lots of advice and support here and are never on your own, as we are all going through the same journey.

Wishing you all the best with your weight loss journey

[Rosemary7 in reply to blackbeauty99]

Thanks for your support x

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome Rosemary7 😊

[SukiV]

Welcome Rosemary7 you have come to a great place. The advice and help on this forum is great. I don't consider this as a diet but more a healthy life choice. I've made lots of changes to my life since joining this forum in Feb it's amazing how much fantastic advice is out there.

Have you set yourself a target of where you want to get to. It doesn't have to be a particular weight it can be anything.

I've set both a weight target and a skirt target that's hanging in my wardrobe that I want to get back into lol

[matets]

Welcome Rosemary7 to this awesome forum. As you say, you have done several diets in the past - most of these diets are calorie restrictive and are not sustainable in the long term, once you get off them all the weight lost with some extras do creep back.

This forum is awesome because it advocates for total lifestyle changes through healthy eating and exercise. Start small by opting to eating clean, healthy and satiating meals, one meal at a time, one day at a time. The NHS 12week guide will help you lots, take time to read through it.

All the very best in your journey!

[Cymrawes]

Hiya you -congrats for starting . It is not easy -especially at first-but it is worth it .You already look good - every pound gone will make you feel better . Good luck !

[Rosemary7]

Thanks all x