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Desperate to lose weight - last chance.

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Hi,

I recently joined British Heart Foundation forum having been diagnosed with AF - I know my weight is a Major contributor to my health problems, and since being given my new meds to control my AF I have become even more lethargic - I have to get out of this rut and start living a healthier life or I'm finished.

I am 67, I have battled with my weight most of my adult life - Yo Yo dieting, losing weight then putting it back on again - losing again and putting back on even more - it has to stop - I desperately need help.

Babs x

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Ceals

Welcome Brummiegal you are so right to kick yo-yo dieting into touch, no good to anyone. Think about a new lifestyle that will be sustainable. You will find lots of people to chat to about this on here.

Come and join our Newbie Club, it is a good place for you to connect with members, who are also just starting out, or re-starting. Just post a few words on the September Newbie Club thread to introduce yourself and respond to others there you will soon feel part of the club.

Follow this link to the Newbie club: healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Please read all the information carefully, it is very useful and can be referred to whenever you want to check something.

I would like to wish you well on your journey.

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Brummiegal7lbs in reply toCeals

Thank you for your invitation and welcome - I am going to follow the link straight away.

Babs x

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Ceals in reply toBrummiegal

Excellent, see you there another newbie joined just after you, it would be lovely if you could say Hi.

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Morgancando

Hi Brummiegal and a very warm welcome. You have come to the right place. We have all probably been on every diet under the sun, I know I have, but since joining this wonderful community I have ditched the word 'Diet' from my vocabulary and I'm now focusing on becoming healthy and getting fit. Do check your BMI on the HU site to find out how many calories it recommends for you. Then set your calorie allowance at the higher range, then as you begin to lose you can go slightly lower, for optimum weight loss. It feels strange at first eating so many calories but believe me it works.

We are a very friendly community and always here to listen and give encouragement so get involved and you'll soon see the pounds dropping.

Wishing the very best of luck.

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blackbeauty99

Hi and welcome Brummiegal . Wishing you the best of luck with your weight loss journey :)

Dear Brummiegal, I am 80 yrs old, have Addison's Disease, Temporal Arteris, high blood pressure and am desparate to live long enough to finish my book to my children, called "Children of the Orphanage and Beyond". So there are different desperations. Many years ago I too struggled with weight and found my own secret. Here It is: No Diet Plan. I just eat 3 bites less than being plumb full! I eat what I want when I want. If I over eat I give myself a week to "adjust" in my own way. No pressure just a happy SELF discipline, my own way! Weight came off gradually and has stayed off for 50 yrs! Make your own way and a happy life to you. And May Jehovah God bless you and keep you forever. Dolly

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Love100cats in reply tohewillmakeyoustrong

What a lovely post. My favorite words " he will make you strong". I need to keep reminding myself. I like your eating plan too. I cut off some of my bread and give it to our lovely birds in the garden.

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