New here.

[Bailey43]

Morning, i am starting this tomorrow after a dr recommeded it due to me needing to lose weight for an operation. Can i ask how others are finding it? Thank you.

[Diane2]

Hello Bailey43 and welcome to this Forum! I am sure you will find this a helpful and supportive site.

You will have been sent a Welcome post which gives you lots of advice and links to useful information on how to get the most out of this site. Theres a lot to read so take your time.

We recommend joining a weekly Weigh In on the day of your choice, and using the Daily Diary, where members log their meal plans and get useful feedback. A key feature of the Forum is the support between members which you will experience as you join in.

Please also read this information about security/privacy, especially as your post is unlocked

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

You will see you have been awarded a date badge to mark your joining us. Different badges(e.g. to note weight loss stages and other events) are added to active members who participate on the Weigh In days. You will see these as you explore the site and that should encourage you as you see the kind of weight loss others have achieved!

In short our advice is,to make the most of the forum,please join in with activities, read and reply to posts, ask questions and encourage others – it will benefit you and support your progress, all best ! 😊

[S11m]

Hi, Bailey43 , welcome.

If you "slim smart" weight loss is not so hard! It is not all about motivation and masochism.

Some of us here find that what works is a combination of The Low Carbohydrate, High-Fat (LCHF) diet (see the forum here on Health Unlocked) and Not Snacking All Day AKA Intermittent Fasting (IF). See:

healthunlocked.com/fasting-...

[TheTabbyCat Administrator 16kg]

Hi Bailey43, welcome to this amazing forum. I'm still new here,I suggest you spend some time clicking about to find your way round. It's easier if you have a lap-top as there are several threads.

Have a good read of the newbie pack and follow every thread.

I strongly suggest you read and contribute to the Daily Diary and participate in a weekly weigh in.

You will find there's loads of tips about better eating, from other members. Sharing your daily menu not only helps you, it can help other members too.

Good luck I hope to "see " you around.🍀 xx

[bikegrrrl 1lb]

Welcome, Bailey43 !

I lost my weight through calorie-counting and meal-planning, it took me about 6 months to lose the 2 stone. (I had always been a little bit overweight for most of my adult life, but I hit the menopause hard and my weight started going up and up and up. I had to reverse it.)

I have stayed active on the forum as I have realised I will probably need to keep an eye on my weight for the rest of my life.

Most of all, I took part on the Daily Diary and a weekly weigh-in, and dipped in and out of other threads as I had time and inclination.

Others have lost a lot more weight than I have, and I find them very inspiring. But we all help each other along.

For me, the trick has been to pay attention to what makes me tick psychologically around food, and work with that.

Cheering you on!

[Lytham 3 stone]

You might find this interesting? x

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[Slobslob21]

Not really helping here, but I too am starting tomorrow. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Slobslob21]

Hi and welcome, Slobslob21

There's plenty of information here to help you on your journey, just follow this link to our chat thread and a list of all the activities we run. We've found active participation to be key to success, especially with our weigh-ins and Daily Diary.

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

To make navigating the forum easier, we've put all the information you'll need in a newbie pack and here's the link

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Please take the time to read it carefully, so that you're able to enjoy everything that we have on offer.

We ask that you also read this important information about internet privacy and security.

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Wishing you all the best

[moorlandwitch]

New here, just finding my way, good luck with the operation when it comes your way x