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[Jpr29203]

Up until I was probably 23 I was fit and healthy but I've not looked after myself and have always been a big lad. I'm 6ft and never really weighed myself but guessed I was around the 18st mark. My job means I work unsociable hours and I eat the wrong food at the wrong times. During lock down I'm guessing like a lot of people I over did the beer and food. My biggest vice is crisp, I can quite easily eat 4 or 5 bags a day. 2 and half weeks ago I put a tshirt on that was too tight and I thought to myself you need to sort yourself out. I weighed myself and was upset I was 21st. So I printed of the 12 week plan which I started 13 days ago. I've started walking on average 3 miles a day. I've not drunk anything except 2 litres of water every day.. Even given up coffee and certainly beer. I have had 1 bad day where I ordered a chicken kebab and unfortunately some chips. I'm counting my calories and apart from that one day I've come under my allowance. I still have cravings for crisp and in the 13 days I've had 3 packets but I've got the healthier ones at 90 calories a bag. There are certain days where I'm absolutely starving at night and there are other days where I am fine, there is no logic in this. I have lost 7lb in 13 days which I'm proud off. I have started eating fruit but I have read that this may be bad for you? I've joined this group just to share my experiences and learn from others. Any tips for the hunger cravings etc.. I believe I can join in on activities, weigh ins etc, where do I find these. Thank you for reading

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Jpr29203

If you're hungry, it is probably due to two things,

1) You're not eating enough, so if you're calorie counting, make sure you've entered your details into the NHS BMI calculator and don't go lower than the middle of the calorie range suggested. nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-we... and/or

2) You're eating the wrong foods. Carbohydrates upset your hormones which switch off your hunger and satiety levels, resulting in being able to eat vast quantities of food without feeling full. Fat is a neutral macro, which keeps your hormones in balance and allows you to reliably be guided by your body's ability to know when it's hungry and full.

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I suggest you log your meal plans on our daily diary for more informed advice.

All of the information you need about the forum can be found in Pinned Posts healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... and I hope you'll be joining all the Events, Challenges and Clubs that we run, especially a weigh-in and the daily diary.

We've found active participation to be key to successful weight loss and, of course, it's a good way to get to know people, find inspiration and share support and encouragement.

Wishing you all the best

[Lavender54]

Hello Jpr203

You have taken the first steps on your weight loss journey, have lost 7lbs, WELL DONE you.

Now by posting on here another step taken, Yay.

You will find loads of support, encouragement, kindness, heaps of tips, meal ideas on here. It's great.

Do join in a Weigh day and put your meals onto the Daily Diary, you'll enjoy the chat and encouragement.

Good luck.

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i agree, you shouldn't let yourself become hungry and you have done fantastically well😏 We are all learning but you have made a positive start and must feel so much better for it. Crisps used to be my downfall too but can't remember when I last ate them as they are not proper food so give me no nourishment at all. Keep doing what you are doing and learn from others here 😜

[dontdojogging 1st 7lbs]

A really great start Jpr - well done you for joining the 12 wk challenge and for joining the forum. Everyone here is very supportive - we know how hard it can be to take those first steps.

I found sticking to the 12 wk planner has really helped change my mindset towards food - it's about re-training yourself and not about faddy diets.

You may have weeks where the weight doesn't come off but with the planner you can look back and see why.

Good luck for your week ahead