I need to Lose weight

[SandyXrs]

I weigh in at a massive 20st 6lbs. I was 28.8 stones 14 years ago. But I am stuck. Doing slimming world but struggling to lose weight

[HubbysMissMouse]

I fully understand your problem because no matter what diet I did I could never lose weight and to start with I couldn't even lose weight here either but I soon found out that the reason I wasn't losing weight was actually because I wasn't even eating the right amount of calories to be able to lose weight. Check out how many you should be having on the NHS bmi calculator as this gives personal amounts for each person and the others tend to give average amounts only. With the NHS bmi calculator you also are given two amounts you can eat between to be able to lose weight and if you start at the higher amount and gradually drop the amounts slightly every few weeks until you find the amount that helps you to lose weight. If you start at the lower amount it can cause you problems and you can't drop the amount any further because by not eating enough for yourself your body thinks that you are starving it and turns what you do eat into body fat and this weighs more than eating the extra calories does so it stops you from losing weight and sometimes puts weight on instead. Hope this helps you. Good luck with your journey.

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Hi and welcome!!! You'll find lots of support and accountability here. Just stick around and get started.

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello SandyXrs welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

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

[Wadestreet]

You've found the right site. There are lots of people to help and encourage you. I never found a friendlier site. even starting with 3 balanced meals and healthy snacks. And even do a 20 to 30 minute walk 3 to 4 times per week. But only you can decide what to do with there body that feels right. Bless you and welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DartmoorDumpling Restart Feb 2024]

Wow - to have lost 8 stone - quite an achievement (the weight of an adult woman!)....so you have made really excellent progress since your heaviest days. Hopefully this forum and the friendly support of everyone here will spark up some fresh ideas to get you going again; don't be afraid to discover that lovely slim person hiding inside of you! You can do it.....

[EllaMidlands]

Hi, welcome! I hope you find the forum useful.

[blackbeauty99]

Hi and welcome, wishing you all the best with your weight loss journey

[MissisB 4 stone]

Welcome here SandyXrs and what an inspiration you are to have already successfully lost 8 stone.

I am sure that if you spend a little time looking around the Forum you will find all sorts of ideas and encouragement to help you to get your weight moving downwards again. There really is something for everyone here, and the support we all receive from each other is just fabulous.