Hard to start

[Geri_rose]

Everyday I say to myself I will eat this this and this today and start my diet tomorrow morning.. and tomorrow morning never comes..does anyone else have this problem

[Hidden]

Yes, I have always done that but this time was different. I was fed up with feeling fat. Try planning what you will eat for the next day. You can do that in Dear Diary post. At first you may have to force yourself to eat it but after several days you may see a loss and that will keep you going. Good luck to you!

[Geri_rose 4lbs in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for reply..i really must start..my daughter is getting married next year and I need to lose weight

[Hidden in reply to Geri_rose]

Start now. With your very next meal. It won't be easy whether it's now or Monday. Things will not change unless you take the first step. You're gonna look great for that wedding!

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to Geri_rose]

I’m with Hidden start right now 😊. An excellent place to start is having a really good look around this forum, read all the information in the Newbie Club and just do it!

We are all cheering you on 😊

[Geri_rose 4lbs in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Thank you for your reply and support😊I am looking forward to losing weight and getting a lovely outfit for my Daughter's wedding

[Tiggerr in reply to Geri_rose]

Congrats on joining and starting. All the best!

[Geri_rose 4lbs in reply to Tiggerr]

Thank you!

[Hidden]

OOO at Geri_rose so know that start tomorrow feeling, but as they say tomorrow never comes you need to start today

I would 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, or re-starting.

If you just post a few words on the October 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.

It just remains for me to wish you well on your journey

[Claz]

i know that 'tomorrow' feeling too well... or i will start on Monday as ive done it too many times... you got to get your head in the right place and just start it... there is never a good time to start a diet so might as well start it now and resist the friday night treats x!

[Geri_rose 4lbs in reply to Claz]

You are so right never a good time to start but start I must..my daughter who is a size 8 keeps saying remember mum you will look back on my wedding photos and wish you had of lost weight🙈

[Claz in reply to Geri_rose]

so you have your motivation.. take a photo now at all angles as its such a good way to see your progress and especially useful when the scales arnt moving !

[Rach_912 1lb]

I am literally in this situation right now! Struggle so much and one slip up and it’s totally off the wagon

[Claz in reply to Rach_912]

we all have slipups now and then but you got to deal with it straight away and get back on the wagon.. remember 1 slipup wont ruin your diet its usually everything that follows that gets out of control that does.. !

[Rach_912 1lb in reply to Claz]

Yes exactly hit the nail on the head! The weekends are so difficult

[gman1961 Restart April 2024]

Hi Geri rose

You have started ,by coming on here your journey begins .

We are all in this together.

Don't put off till tomorrow what you can start today .

Gary

[Geri_rose 4lbs in reply to gman1961]

Thanks Gary..i am very positive and I think the logging on of what I am eating on MyFitnessPal is such a good idea

[gman1961 Restart April 2024]

I have stayed the same for the last few weeks.

I have just started to get to grips with things .

Good luck ,I'm sure you will get there.

Gary

[Geri_rose 4lbs in reply to gman1961]

Thank you and good luck to you..this is such a difficult thing to do

[gman1961 Restart April 2024 in reply to Geri_rose]

The support on here will help.

So many of us ,so much advice and encouragement.

It will be worth the effort.remember do it for you .

Gary

[James40Cheshire]

Hi there, I totally agree with you that it is hard to start - it took me years. Have a good look around and if you are still struggling change one thing or one meal to start with and ease in gently. For example swopping cereal/toast for overnight oats/porridge for breakfast will make a difference as I guarantee that you won't be as hungry by lunchtime. Don't believe me? Give it a try and find out! Good luck with it. James

[Geri_rose 4lbs in reply to James40Cheshire]

Hi.. I have heard of overnight oats/porridgr8..how do you make them..i will give them a try

[James40Cheshire]

My favourite is a small cup of oats with the same amount of unsweetened almond milk, 2 tea spoons of chia seeds, 2 teaspoons of 100% peanut butter and a small quirt of maple syrup (I don't add this now but I recommend you do at the beginning and reduce over time). Put in a sealed jar in the fridge overnight. In the morning add a chopped banana and away you go.

[Geri_rose 4lbs]

Thank you..i will give it a try