Hi 👋🏻

[Jay-em]

Just joined as I've found out I'm obese In the BMI test😬 Bit if a shock (knew I was a couple of stone overweight) but when it's said in black and white I really need to get into gear. Going to look into the 12 week plan but really find it hard sticking with calorie counting, more so when I'm catering for the family.

[pcrw Maintainer Healthy BMI]

Well done on making a start. It is hard when cooking for a family but just by cutting out potatoes for yourself or having courgetti spaghetti instead of pasta for yourself can save you lots of calories. I have become a lot more conscious about what I eat and portion size as I used to eat the same amount as my 6'4 husband and I am only 5'3.

Very best wishes

[Jay-em in reply to pcrw]

Thank you 😊 some great ideas, will definitely use them. X

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Jay-em

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

[Wadestreet]

Hi I am obese as well. I am taking one day at a time. if I look down the road I will get discouraged before I get started. I eat 3 healthy meals and snacks . Keep posting. We are a great bunch of people with encouraging words and tips. Wish you well on your journey.