Another Newbie

Hi just thought i would say Hi to everyone, I am here to try and keep the motivation going to lose about 4 stone! Been a rough few years with one thing or another, but my head is in the right place now to tackle this excess weight and get back to being healthy and slimmer! I manage to stick to my calorie allowance for a few weeks and then seem to fall off the wagon and undo my hard work! Hoping that by joining you all then it will give me the accountability and motivation to keep going. Currently using MFP to log all my food and exercise, I have lost 5lb so far but a long long way to go to get back to a healthy weight. Starting a new job on Monday which I think will help as won't be sat at home all day bored and mindlessly eating.

[monday1957 3kg]

Hello Peanuts966!

Welcome to this site and firstly, well done you for waving goodbye to those 5lbs. This is absolutely the best place for support, ideas and inspiration. I joined myself 15 months ago and haven't looked back.

All the best with your new job - and the start of your journey to a new you ☺️

[Hidden in reply to monday1957]

Ah thank you, it definitely is a journey I'm on, good to know there's alot of support and inspiration here.

[5littlestones]

hello newbie, me too. 💁🏼lost 1 stone very slowly, need to lose 5 more. We can do this!!

[Hidden in reply to 5littlestones]

Ah Welcome to a fellow newbie! Well done on losing that first stone! We can do this and we WILL!

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to 5littlestones]

Hello and welcome also 5littlestones 😊 it’s great to see you joining in already 👍👏

Please read all the information and links Ive given Peanuts in my reply below, but just ask if you have any questions

Indigo 😊

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Hidden and welcome to the forum, you’ve made a wonderful decision to join this friendly forum.

A couple of points, please don’t be tempted to eat too little, MFP can be a little low, double check on the MHS BMI checker which will suggest a target range. The best way to lose weight is the way you intend to maintain, so eating a little more makes it far more sustainable. What you eat is also important, including some good healthy fat, which is an essential nutrient and will not make you fat. See here for more information about why not all calories are equal healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

If you haven’t already then please read the Welcome Message in Pinned Posts here healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... Please read it carefully so you can find all the information you need to find your way around the forum.

As a peer to peer support group we rely totally upon mutual encouragement. Nothing beats joining in, reading posts and replying to others. Our Group Weigh-in and the Daily Diary are probably the best places to start

If you haven't already taken it, here's a tour of the forum

healthunlocked.com/?tour to help you find your way around.

Best wishes

Indigo 😊

[Hidden in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Hi Indigo, thank I for your reply, I ha e set my allowance at 1400 cal on MFP, and am trying to get more good fats added thanks for the link I shall definitely check it out!

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to Hidden]

You’re welcome 😊

[Eleanorba Maintainer]

Hi there Peanuts! A really good place to get ideas and support is the Daily Diary where we post our eating plans. I'm hosting today/tomorrow - I'll tag you in in case you fancy joining us.

[Cinderella63]

Hi Peanut96) I too am. trying to loose a few pounds i seem to have piled it on so quickly all of a sudden but I haven’t a clue where to start so if you could give me a clue I would. be very pleased if I could get a little help from your ideas it would be very helpful so I hope you have a few good ideas or it might be we can help each other I am Cindys63

[Hidden in reply to Cinderella63]

Ah I dont really have any secret tips or ideas, just the usual of try to cut down portion sizes, drink water and aim for a bit more exercise than you currently do. You can do this, just take it one day at a time, keep track of what you eat/drink.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Cinderella63]

Hi and welcome, Cinderella63

You may find this a nice simple way to get started healthunlocked.com/api/redi...

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.

If you haven't already taken it, here's a tour of the forum healthunlocked.com/?tour=true

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

[Britipina23]

You can do this! Everyone here is so suppoetive and even if it’s a pound lost..it’s still a loss so well done on losing 5lbs. 😊

[TheProf Visitor]

Welcome. As others have said don't try to lose it too quickly - it will probably make you ill. I have recently lost 20kg in 9 months and this seems fine for me. I have more to go yet but each step is best taken carefully.

[zinza]

Welcome! You are going to love this community.

[Chromble 7lbs]

Congratulations on losing 5lb and good luck with the new job. I know what you mean about work being a distraction from eating. I’m on holiday and eating way too much. Back on it soon though!