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[maz21]

Hi I’m new here. I’ve been putting weight loss off and determined to start now. Any tips?

[Dave1961 25kg]

I usually find the two times I eat badly are when I am tired and when I haven't planned out the next few days of eating.

The other danger can be not having enough water. Quite often your body will tell you its hungry when its actually thirsty. Try water and wait 15 before you give into hunger pangs - they could very well just be thirst.

By making sure you are getting enough sleep, remain hydrated and plan your meals you are definitely setup for success not failure.

[RG07 Maintainer]

hello one of the administrators will reply shortly with a link for beginners to help new users to navigate around the forum to get the full benefit of it. People are on different diets- some with disease specific diets, weighwatchers/slimming world, NHS 12 week weight loss plan, or well known diets such as pelos, 5:2 in all its variations, there is no right or wrong way for loosing weight- its whatever works for you. For me it was the NHS weight loss plan, which is calories counting since I still ate what I liked but made sure that I kept within my allowance- though I have had an occasional blip!!! Mentally I can accept it because its not a diet, its just eating healthily!

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, maz

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...

You'll find all the information you need to navigate the forum in the header, so please take the time to read it carefully.

Wishing you all the best

[Honey10 1lb]

I think being in the right mind set, helps. Keep telling yourself you can, and keep going on tough days. Be realistic, don't set impossible goals. Be kind to yourself, put your health first. Wishing you lots if success on your weight lose journey.

[maz21 7lbs in reply to Honey10]

Thanks. I know I can do it just need a kick start. Trying to get the family on board too. Thanks for your support.

[Wadestreet]

Welcome!!! Like someone said your health comes first. And a healthy exercise program. To get your family on board make it fun such as having a game to compete. You can do this and you made the right choice to joining this site. And look into the programs they offer and they can help you and give great tips. Please keep us posted and enjoy your new journey.