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[kazdee]

Hi all, looking to loose weight, get fitter and have the support. When I stopped smoking I joined a group and we all went through the days/months together and I'm stopped 5 years but have put on 3 stone. Still trying to navigate in this group - is it just 1 forum? . Kaz x

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

Hello, kazdee, and welcome to the forum 😊

Yes, it's just one weight loss forum and it's full of people on the same journey so I hope you'll find the sort of support that helped you stop smoking.

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You'll find a list of all our activities on the daily chat thread here healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... I recommend joining a weekly weigh in on the day of your choice.

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

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Hi kazdee

Congratulations on quitting - 5 years is a great record! Like you I gained 3 stones when I quit - I went from 8 stones to 11 stones very quickly on Woolworths pick and mix!!.. That was from February 1982!!

And now you're here, so a Big Welcome to the best weight loss forum there is.. it's supportive, encouraging, has great events and is all free.. just connect to wifi and your in!!

Please check with your health professional regarding your actions to lose weight and get their support locally to compliment this wonderful forum...

The best way to benefit from this forum is to be as involved as you can be, join one of the Weigh In's for the day that best suits you to check your weight each week, plan your menu's with the Daily Diary and chat and encourage others and you will reap the rewards and be motivated to move towards your goals with more determination than you can have on your own!

Do have a good slow read of the newbie post the admin team will give you a link for.. I call it the sat-nav to the forum benefits..

Cheering you on to success..🎉🎉🎉

[JOPAT111]

Hello, Congrats on the achievement of stopping smoking, that's a big goal to achieve and the fact that you've stayed off them is fantastic. I've found the people on here to supportive, kind, happy to advise and I as we're going along the same bumpy road, they know what it's like to trip and fall.

I'm sure you'll achieve your weight loss 🎉🎉🎉cheering you on

[kazdee 1lb]

Thanks all. Just browsing around. Much appreciated.

[Lytham 3 stone]

Hi well done on quitting! I quit 4 years ago but still vaping , would you like to join our summer challenge starting on the 26th and pledge to achieve something in 10 weeks? Drop a dress size, fit into an old outfit, lose an inch or get fitter? Im going to pledge hitting 20,000 steps on my fitbit, beating my personal best x

[kazdee 1lb in reply to Lytham]

Yeah absolutely, I have fitbit and was doing 10,000 steps per day however over the last few months it's only been on my wrist and I've monitered sleeping. How do i join the 10 week challenge. How exciting. Thanks all. 😊

[Lytham 3 stone in reply to kazdee]

Oh brilliant ! Pleased to have you on board ! It starts on the 26th so ill be putting a post on for it then, what are you going to pledge ? x

[kazdee 1lb in reply to Lytham]

That's great. I would like to drop a dress size 16 to a 14 and doing my 10,000 steps 6 out of 7 days like I used to. Thanks x

[Lytham 3 stone in reply to kazdee]

Wow thats two fabulous pledges there, well done you ! x

[kazdee 1lb in reply to Lytham]

Yeah I suppose if I get the 10,000 that will help. Even half a stone would really motivate me. So to get to 13 stone that can be the pledge. I'm 13.8 just now. I am going to join Monday weighin. X

[Lytham 3 stone in reply to kazdee]

You can do your weight loss on your Monday weigh in and your dress size and steps pledge on the challenge, then you have all bases covered ! Thats you all set to go ! x