Hi all. I went to surgeon couple of days ago to talk about a surgery I need done. Thought I had nothing to do but get a date. Wrong! Weight too high, blood pressure too high and not fit enough for op. Its entirely my fault my weight has been an issue for 30 years!
So hoping this site and some of your stories will help motivate me!
Good luck to all on this network.
Bridget2222
Hello and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum Bridget2222 😊
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 useful 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 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?’
For your own privacy and safety online we suggest that you lock your posts by selecting ‘followers in my community’ when you write a new post. Please read our security post here. healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...
Out of interest, can I ask how you found us?
Best wishes for your weight loss journey
Indigo 😊
Hi thanks for the reply. I found you by accident really. I was looking to download a food and drink a - z of calories and came across the site. Thinking I've been a failure so many times in the past that maybe some support from like minded people may help and I find it much easier to speak to people through written means rather than oral. That's why slimming clubs are out for me. That and the fact I can't afford them if I'm honest.
Why pay when you get excellent advice on here pretty much 24/7! I am not sure how slimming clubs work but when you post on here someone generally replies pretty quickly which is especially great if you are struggling.
There is a daily weigh in so why not join one when you are ready. It does help for support and encouragement.
Keep reading the forum there is so much advice, daily food diaries, exercise challenges, recipes which I used a lot at the beginning as my cooking and imagination was so poor. I mean I knew what was healthy but seemed to lack imagination and had trouble producing a recognisable meal! I actually enjoy cooking now and even better I enjoy eating now I have a better routine and structure.
Good luck.
Hi Everyone, Back again.
Aghh just ruined my diet yet again!!!
Newbie. Trying to eat more mindfully.
