Too much chocolate !

[Queen61]

Just joined need to loose weight again to get BP down and get exercise up........

[TheAwfulToad Visitor]

Chocolate is everywhere, isn't it? BerlinBetty just did an epic rant on precisely that subject.

If you're trying to lose weight "again", make sure you don't use the same method you used the first time! It seems the main stumbling block for most people is thinking past the weight-loss phase: how are you going to maintain your healthy weight?

My suggestion would be to start learning how to maintain properly. This isn't difficult: it basically means eating proper food and just not buying things that make you fat - breakfast cereals, rice, pasta, noodles, white bread, biscuits, chips, crisps, and all those other cheap "convenience" foods that just cause more trouble than they're worth. Same with "low fat" snacks, spreads, and condiments that look virtuous but in reality are just chemical jiggery-pokery that shouldn't be ingested by anyone, ever. Take the time to cook real meals with real ingredients; once you've got into the new habits, you'll find it simple and painless to transition (temporarily) into a full-blown weight loss phase; more importantly, you'll be able to transition out of it (permanently) into a diet that's guaranteed to not make you fat again.

If you're seriously overweight, I wouldn't attempt to do too much exercise yet. Just turning off the TV and going for a walk will give you 70% of the benefits. Focus on getting your diet right first, and as the weight drops off you'll probably feel more inclined to exercise.

[NannyEJ in reply to TheAwfulToad]

Very wise words TheAwfulToad I hope many of our forum members read your post and take heed to your advice as it the only sensible long term way to change your life around. X

[GosportNancy in reply to TheAwfulToad]

Excellent post! I now look at everything I put in my grocery trolly to see what nutritional content is there. I love chocolate and include a few squares most days (I actually count and log every square and include it in my calorie allowance).

My husband bought me a Fitbit last Christmas but it wasn't until I visited their site and started filling in the food and exercise log that the weight started dropping regularly.

[13Valerie in reply to TheAwfulToad]

Thanks for your words of wisdom. That's it really in a nutshell 😀

[BerlinBetty Visitor in reply to TheAwfulToad]

All Power to You on This One, TAT. Fundamental changes in dietary and exercise habits are the way forward. BB (the Wrinkly-Ranter)

[Never-say-never4]

Me too Queen61...I’m with you.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Never-say-never4]

Good morning Never-say-never and welcome 😊

Please read TheAwfulToad's reply to Queen61 as it will give you some pointers, too.

You'll be very welcome to join the Sunday weigh in team. Just read through the opening post and it will explain what to do healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Follow this link and you’ll find a list of all the forum has to offer healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... The best advice I can give is to get involved as much as possible.

This Newbie pack has all the information you need to find your way around and to get started healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Wishing you all the best and I hope you become an active member of the forum 😊

By the way, it would be interesting to know how you found your way to this forum

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

Good morning Queen61 and welcome 😊

I can't add anything to what TheAwfulToad has said about how to approach losing weight this time around.

You'll find plenty of support and encouragement here and you could start by joining us at today's weigh in. Read through the opening post which will explain all healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Follow this link and you’ll find a list of all the forum has to offer healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... The best advice I can give is to get involved as much as possible.

This Newbie pack has all the information you need to find your way around and to get started healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

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Wishing you all the best and I hope you become an active member of the forum 😊

By the way, it would be interesting to know how you found your way to this forum