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[Julesanne1977]

Hi so I have just got back from holiday and shocked at how much weight I have put on ! I’ve logged into the BMI calculator and it recommended that I need to lose 3 stone .. any advice is really welcome thanks

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum Julesanne1977 😊

First of all, to help you find your way around, and enjoy all the things we have on offer, please read the Welcome Newbies Post here healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Take your time to read it carefully as it has lots of information.

The best advice I can give is to eat enough. . . If you are following the NHS 12 Week plan then the 1400 calorie target suggested is a just generic amount, please check your own personal calorie target using the BMI checker, it’s often higher than you think. We always advise starting towards the top of the range, being hungry is the single biggest cause of weight loss failure.

I also highly recomend coming onto the forum regularly, daily if you can, reading posts and replying to others. Being part of a community is proven to help weight loss. Why not join our daily chat thread ‘What’s Happening Today?’

Lastly, but most importantly, for your own privacy and safety online we suggest that you to lock your posts by selecting ‘followers in my community’ when you write a new post. Please read our security post here. healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... For greater anonymity you may also wish to change your username

Out of interest, can I ask how you found us?

Best wishes for your weight loss journey

Indigo 😊

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

I'd say set yourself mini targets, say 7lbs at a time and the big target will take care of itself.

Come here every day, not necessarily to post; I've found it more helpful just to read other people's posts, join in chats, join a weekly weigh-in and use the Daily Diary (all directions in the link IndigoBlue has given you). That's how I've done most of my learning and got - and given - support.