Enrolled on this site yesterday. Don't do Facebook or anything like that so not got a clue what I'm doing, but really need to loose weight so... here goes!
Have lots of wear and tear on joints and know I need to get healthy. Just getting over an op on my foot. Appointment tomorrow will hopefully give me the all clear and so a good time to make a fresh start.
Recently got first grandchild and want to run about with him when he's older and play. Also my son is getting married next June so that's a big motivator.
Need to get more active. Walk my dog twice a day, so that's a start. Enjoy swimming although embarrassed. But planning to start that again. Bought a bike ages ago ... never used, so planning to get on that once foot ok.
On previous diets never track food and calories. So need to do that too.
I'm 56, 4' 11'', 12st 5lb. BMI 35.
Have set myself target of 9st so 3st 5lb to loose. Let's see 😀
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I think planning and recording are key, try looking at the MyFitnessPal app for recording calories and exercise. Wouldn't say it is wholly accurate but it is a huge help.
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Your story is very similar to mine, and if I can do it, so can you!
I started out to lose weight for my sons wedding and they now have their first baby ❤️
Keeping track of food is key in my opinion, as I have a serious affliction called 'calorie amnesia' whereby I completely forget what I've eaten!! Lol 😂
Many on here use MyFitnessPal or other on-line calorie checking sites, I prefer old fashioned pen and paper, but either works 😊 I also use the Daily Diary on here which is excellent at helping us stay on track
Started by walking dog today... very slowly with sore foot. 45 mins for what usually takes 20 mins, but getting there. Also using NHS 12 week plan thingy so logging food and exercise as I go along. 😀
Nice to feel welcomed! Got off to a good start with exercise and diet but I always do... then I get complacent and then ... But hoping the forum will make the difference this time.
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