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[victoria1969]

Hi, I'm on Day 2 of week 1 and need to lose 6 stone, following advice from people on the 'main' forum I am going to break this down into smaller chunks (appropriate word!), so my first goal is 7lbs! Otherwise I think the amount is just too overwhelming 🙂

[socialshazza]

I have to lose at least 4stone and I have broken it down into 7 lb chunks too ..

first one down after 3 weeks .. so I am feeling really positive

Good luck

[Jenever]

I agree, it seems so much more achievable when you set yourself mini goals, maybe treat yourself each time you reach your goal?

Good luck to you.

[ChoosingLife]

First time ever replying (to Newbie's post) Hope I'm doing this right-

Go for it! Such a good idea to focus on the 'really-NOT-insignificant' goal of half a stone. Wow. I'm going to do similar. Then you'll have made real progress. A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step is one of my favourite sayings. Please don't think I'm referring to your weight loss goal as a thousand miles, but for me it can often feel like it - and yet if we don't move forward we ain't gonna get there!

[IndigoBlue61]

Very sensible victoria1969 😊

I hope you have had chance to read all the information in the September Newbie Club post, please ask if you have any questions 😊

[Debs2510]

Hi victoria1969

It is definitely a lot easier to break it down into small 'chunks'. I need to lose more than you so I know how daunting it is.

Every pound counts though and they say that just losing 5% of your weight will have positive results on your health.

Good luck reaching that first goal

Debs

[EllaMidlands]

Brilliant strategy!

[Morgancando]

You're so right to set yourself smaller, manageable targets victoria1969 .

Very best of luck.