Hello I have just joined ...

I am female in my early 60's , just realised I am more overweight than I thought .

Hoping to improve my health and restore my dignity as looking in the mirror I realise I let myself go .

Day one and hope I can do this ..

[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

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome Hidden

Have a good look around and read all the suggestions Cracker has made, and please ask if you have any questions

Best wishes

Anna

[MissisB 4 stone]

Lovely to see you here Hidden I hope you've had a chance to have a look around - this is a very active Forum, but very welcoming and helpful.

Just wondering if you were going to post on the Friday Weigh In today? lucigret is hosting it, and I can guarantee a lovely welcome from her, and the rest of the Feelgood Friday Folks. The first time is the hardest, but we all know what it is like, so I do hope you will join us.

[elliebath Maintainer]

You can do it, really you can. I did , and in my sixties too. So did several others on this site. If you tap on individual names you can see their profile and past posts. Just take it slow and steady, dont go hungry, even just a half pound is one step closer.