Hi. Just joined. I'm 53 years old with a mostly desk job. I am not very active. I have tried all diets going but don't want to look on this as a diet. I need to change my eating habits, but more so my drinking habits!!
My son is getting married in 12 months. I wish to lose 3 stone in that time which is just under a pound a week. I feel that this would be achievable. Fingers crossed for me!!
Hi and welcome Tilton11 one of the TeamAdmin will be along to welcome you soon with all the links to help you find your way around. Healthy eating is the way forward and far more sustainable than any diet. Why not join in with todays weigh in and record your start weight and then update every week it really helps me keep motivated and focussed. healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... Just click on reply to Pineapple27 and record your start weight. I look forward to following your journey.
Hi and welcome, Tilton11 
Dry January starts tomorrow, maybe that would be a good way to get you kick started?
You may like to have a look at an alternative to the usual 'diets'
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Wishing you all the best for 2019
Welcome here, the forum is really helpful and encouraging. The speed you are aiming to lose weight at sounds like the speed I have managed in 2018. I lost a good 19kg in just over 12 months, at a rate of c. 1.5 kg (just over 3lbs) per month. I find eating about 80% of what I need to feel full has been an easy rule of thumb to follow. I also avoid calories after dinner, so herbal teas instead of alcohol and no snack in the evening. During the day I find it important to eat enough, so I don't get hungry. Or if I do, I eat there and then rather than waiting. That way I avoid the "bad calories".. Good luck and a good start!
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