Weight loss

[Nikki457]

Hello, be recently joined and I am looking to loose 2 stone before the 26th September. My mother gets married and I'm chief bridesmaid. i don't feel right the way I am now. Could anyone please help? Thanks

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Nikki

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

[DiZia]

You'd have to 7-8lbs a week. I don't think that'll be easy… Most people lose around 1lbs-4lbs, with 4lbs being uncommon.

I'd recommend a low-carb/ketogenic diet if you're looking to lose a lot of weight in the few weeks, but much of that will be water weight, as carbs encourage the body to retain water. Even then, I'm not sure if it'll quite reach 7lbs.

However, following the NHS 12 Step Plan, and/or your BMI calorie allowance will enable you to lose weight. You should aim for the lower end of your calorie allowance if you're looking to lose as much weight as possible. Don't restrict too much beyond your calorie allowance, as that isn't sustainable, and in the long run, it may cause your metabolic rate to slow down due to the dramatic depletion in calorie intake.

Good luck, and congrats on being a bridesmaid!