Hi everyone

[Chrissypud]

Hi all, I’m on week 4 of the twelve week programme. I’m really enjoying it!

I’m ticking along ok, losing weight slowly but it’s staying off so far. Since my initial assessment I’ve lost around half a stone. I feel better and I’m exercising more than I have for a long time. My muscles are extremely tight, especially in my legs, and I have very little flexibility. I’m beginning to think I’ll never be an Olympic standard gymnast. 😳 🤪

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

Good morning Chrissypud and welcome to the weight loss forum.

What a great start! I'll be able to give you a 7lb badge: the next one will be 1 stone - now isn't that something to look forward to?

I'd like to check that you're using the appropriate calorie range. The 1400 figure is a generic one and unlikely to suit very many of us. Get a personalised range from the NHS BMI calculator and work to that, ideally starting in the upper half of the range. You'll have a better chance as you won't risk feeling hungry and you'll be able to reduce gradually as you lose weight.

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Wishing you all the best and hoping to see you around the forum

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[Chrissypud 7lbs in reply to BridgeGirl]

Thank you for that. I was directed here by the ladies who run the weight management course. I’ll have a look at my settings to make sure I post privately and I’ll have a look at the newbie pack too. Thank you! ❤️

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Chrissypud]

Thanks

The 2nd link I've given you will tell you how to make you posts private.

Oh, regarding the Olympics, I don't think the selectors have got going yet, and anyway I hear Beckie Downey is injured so you could take your chance

[jennilou Restart Jan 2024]

Hi Chrissypud well done on week 4. You must be feeling fantastic. I think its better to lose weight slowly as it stays off as you have just said. You might not get to be an Olympic gymnast but I bet you are better with all the exercise you do now

[Chrissypud 7lbs in reply to jennilou]

Thank you 😊

[Tiggerr]

Welcome and great news Chrissypud

As for gymnastics, start off with something easy like the bar

[Chrissypud 7lbs in reply to Tiggerr]

Brilliant, cheers! 😁

[Cressid Maintainer]

Hi Chrissypud Well done on your progress so far. I really enjoyed the 12 week programme too. I've always had a problem with flexibility, and increasing age only makes things worse. This year I started weekly yoga classes and have noticed a huge improvement in my flexibility. (I know I should do it between weekly classes too but haven't quite got round to doing that yet). I don't know whether you can fit this in to your lifestyle?

Don't give up on the Olympic Dream! We'll all be cheering you on in Tokyo 🤸‍♀️

[Chrissypud 7lbs in reply to Cressid]

I think I might be a bit past the Olympics but I have a few yoga excerxises I can try at home. So I might give that a go! Thank you 😍