Newbie - Feb

[Poppy2014]

Hi,

So not realising it’s the first of a month, I find myself again questioning myself and my size. After looking through the NHS for helpful tips I came across their weight loss plan. I feel as though after the last few months and well honestly years I’ve completey lost my way with food control, food management, motivation and knowing what to eat and what to avoid.

Having tried and loosing some weight on different slimming groups I feel maybe this is the last stop. While that may seem somewhat dramatic, my body makes me feel ugly, uncomfortable and I’m no role model for my son or nieces and nephews.

While I have a big goal and little motivation, I feel the NHS plan seems slow and achievable too.

I have a diagnosis for Bipolar and well it has taken the last 4 years of my life and now while I’m on medication and finishing up therapy and well taking more mental control, it’s time to take some physically control too ... after all I do have a choice!

I’m feeling more purposeful in life, having returned to education which I’ll be qualified in the summer. This is my time!

I’ve spent too long hating my size and the way I look, I just want to have more freedom and honestly not feel restricted any,ore. I just need the motivation and willpower to continue.

I’m planning to follow the weekly NHS plans alongside some hypnotherapy to enrich the experience md support me along the way.

So, I’m here hoping to make use of all the resources the plan suggested.

Thank you

[Lytham 3 stone]

Wow you sound determined, go for it ! Would you like to join our Easter challenge to lose half a stone by Easter? Just post your weight on the Easter Countdown challenge post, hope to see you there! I will attach a link for you

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

If you haven’t already, then please read the Welcome post here which has lots of useful information about all the things we have on offer healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

The best advice I can give is have enough to eat. If you are following the NHS 12 Week plan then the 1400/1900 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. And as you say, you want a sustainable way of eating that you can stick to long term 😊

I recommend 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.

For your own privacy and safety online we suggest that you lock your posts by selecting ‘members of my community’ when you write a new post. Please read our security post here healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... especially as your post isn’t locked

Best wishes and have a good first week

Indigo 😊

[Shotglass Maintainer]

Hi Poppy and welcome! You have the motivation, you seem to have the mental space to deal with weightloss, and now you have a plan as well. Sounds like it should work

Best of luck!

[dish70]

Welcome to the forum. Wishing you success on your journey

[Barcud 48kg]

Welcome and good luck with your weight loss journey. This forum is great for support, my top tip is join in as much as you can. I look forward to seeing you around the forums.

[Seedhead]

Good luck Poppy, you’ve done so well to make it here. It’s a good supportive group. I’m wishing you well 😊

[Hopalong1 Host 3 stone]

Have just read your post, I joined 19/2/19. How are you doing on the weight loss plan?