Newbie here...

[HalX1]

👋 Looking to connect with others on a weight loss journey. I don't have a weight loss goal at the moment meaning I have no idea how many pounds I want to shed overall but all I know is that I want to feel better about myself (this is number one in my mind) and lose the random comments from people about going to the gym 😅

I struggle alot with binge eating and cravings but I went Vegan for a while last year and felt amazing. It wasn't to lose weight it was a moral choice and all kind of fell apart due to a lack of discipline/motivation and my social circles.

Hoping being here will help keep me motivated and once I start living that healthy lifestyle again I can get the confidence to stick to it and just be myself really.

[Diane2]

Welcome HalX1! You will have been sent a Welcome post on registration which gives you lots of advice and guidance on how to navigate this Weight loss Forum.

Here's a reminder link to the Forum Guide

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

There's a lot there but it's worth taking your time to read,honest!

We recommend you joining a Weekly Weigh In on the day of your choice, and using the Daily Diary, where members share their meal plans and get useful feedback.

It would be a good idea to check out your BMI if you've not already done so. This will give you an idea perhaps about whether you do/don't need to lose weight: you don't need a tape measure just your weight and height and here's a link to the NHS calculator

nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-we...

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

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

A key feature of our Forum is the support between members which you will experience (and add to yourself !) as you join in and chat with others.

All the best on your journey ! 😊

[Diane2]

These might be of interest for meal ideas but for support and motivation linking into Weigh In team and Daily Diary make all the difference

healthunlocked.com/veganfoo...

Low carb and vegan

dietdoctor.com/low-carb/vegan

Vegan recipes low carb

jessicainthekitchen.com/25-...

Low carb vegetarian/vegan

healthline.com/nutrition/lo...

[HalX1 in reply to Diane2]

Thanks! Really appreciate that, I just posted on the daily diary weigh in for Sunday. Will have a look at the recipes now

[Lytham 3 stone]

Hello, this might help you stick to it? x

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[HalX1 in reply to Lytham]

Thanks I did Keto before. I love some of the principles of it so I think it's something I wanna keep incorporating into my new lifestyle but I don't think Keto is 100% right for me.

[Lytham 3 stone in reply to HalX1]

They say you don't need to do keto for long, I did the two week induction and now relaxed into LCHF, I think the idea of keto is to help you ditch the sugar cravings and get you into the fat burning mode asap x

[S11m]

Hi, HalX1 , 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-...