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[cas64]

hi there, did anyone else hear Stephen Nolan on R5 on Friday I think it was talking about trying to lose weight? It was heartfelt and very moving.

I have decided to act to lose the 3 stone I have been carting around for the last five years or so. I am only 5ft 1" so that is quite a lot for me. In fact I am in bed most of the time, in pain and on oxygen 24/7 so activity is a very limited option.

I have started by drinking more water to ease hunger pangs, keeping an exel spreadsheet record of my calorie intake, having smaller portions and an average of 1100kcal per day. Eating more meat, more fruit and less cereal ( a bit Atkins) and cutting out sugar. One small treat - with my mid-morning Americano I am trying a different bar of plain chocolate a week! It is supposed to be good for you, is a relatively small expense and I want a bit of interest in my diet. Mid you finances are too tight to try the new 'Welsh' chocolate 'Nomnom' alas!

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Great to have you join us cas64 There are members on the forum with all sorts of challenges and have proved successful, I am sure Pineapple27 wont mind me suggesting you have a look at her story.. It is truely encouraging.

Enjoy the forum...

I'd like to invite you to join our Newbie Club, which we trust will be a good place for you to connect with other members, who like you are also just starting out on this forum. Please post a few words to introduce yourself and respond to others there, you'll soon realise the encouragement and support this forum offers.

Here's the link:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Cheering you on to reach your goals 🎉🎉🎉

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Welcome!! It sounds like you have a great plan.