Hello all.

[mojub]

September 1st 2017, the date that I face up to being overweight and unhealthy. I was shocked into this decision when I did the BMI calculator: as a 63 year old, 5 feet 1 inch female with a weight of 10st 8lb, my BMI is 27.9 and my weight range is 'overweight bordering' on 'obese'. The calculator states that I should aim to lose 2st 5lbs and I am determined to do it! I have a battle with depression and being fat and lumpy just makes it worse. It is a vicious circle that I so want to break. I have printed off 'Week 1' and will make a start on my journey towards a slimmer and healthier me in the morning.

[blackbeauty99]

Hi mojub and welcome to the weight loss forum

You have made the first biggest step by joining this forum, well done@!!

I totally understand the vicious circle and wanting to break it, as i also suffer with depression and it is hard when trying to lose weight.

You will receive lots of advice and friendly support here and are never on your own, as we are all going through the same journey.

One of the Administrators will reply to you in the morning now, with lots of helpful advice.

Wishing you all the best with your weight loss journey

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, mojub

It's almost a relief when we have our lightbulb moments, because it's when we regain control of our bodies and our destiny. Well done you for taking positive action.

I'd like to invite you to join our Newbie Club, which we hope will be a good place for you to connect with members, who are also just starting out. If you just post a few words to introduce yourself and respond to others there, you'll soon break the ice. Here's the link

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Wishing you all the best

[Mervi]

You can do it girl ! I started today and I weigh 12st 9lbs and I'm 16 and my height is 5' 4". My BMI is 29.4... but I believe I can do it within the year fingers crossed ! But you can do it and you will feel so much better than yourself afterwards ! Xxx