Hello from a newbie!

[Elizabella]

Hi all! I'm stuck just above my healthy bmi,been at this weigjht for a year tried slimming world but just can't seem to get over this bump!

[S11m]

Hi, Elizabella , welcome.

¿Is that the healthy BMI as suggested by the NHS website?

Their suggestions are subjective, generalised, estimated... and assume that one does not have much muscle... and there are other ways of calculating one's body fat percentage and healthy BMI/weight range.

I am an old man, and, for old men, some sites suggest a healthy range going up to BMI = 30.

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Great to have you join us Elizabella

Welcome and enjoy the forum...

Well done for getting to a better place weight wise, I hope the forum will help you move that last little bit and help you maintain going forwards..

Please check with your health professional regarding your actions to lose weight and get their support locally to compliment this wonderful forum...

I'd like to invite you to read our Newbie Post - which is what I call the sat-nav to the benefits of the forum, here's the link:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Please also read this about the importance of locking your posts:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

We'd love to know how you found us...?

Cheering you on to reach your goals 🎉🎉🎉

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

Hi Elizabella and welcome. Sounds like you've made great progress to date but you're looking to make changes to get you to your goal.

The forum can offer you support, encouragement and maybe new approaches to help you. Come here regularly - I'd suggest 10-15 mins a day - read posts, get involved, chat to others, take everything in and decide what will be right for you.

I'd suggest as a first step the Daily Diary where we post our meal plans for the next day, usually calorie counted, though some people count carbs instead. You can get feedback on your own plans as well as pinching ideas from other posters. You'll find your way there if you follow the link Minniewinny has given you.

[13Valerie]

Welcome and congratulations on maintaining your weight. It's a skill in itself.

Sounds like you're ready to lose a few more pounds and see how it goes.

You'll get lots of peer support and ideas here from people who know what you're going through 😊

[focused1 Maintainer 13kg]

Try downloading MyFitnessPal for a breakdown of what you are eating. Cals are one thing but then just be wary of what's in them . I found a bit of tweaking actually helped . Get a bit of exercise daily even only half hour walk .

[Elizabella]

I walk an hour evert day and now trying to do 30 mins resistance training a couple of times a week. My big weakness is snacking so I'll try to cut that out. Thanks for your responses! I think I just need to adjust my lifestyle and over time I'll see results.