Newbie

[Purpleplanet]

Hello, I'm starting the 12 week programme today, need to lose 3 stone plus! I'm 53 and have steadily put weight on over the last 5 years, none of my clothes fit and I am desperate to not buy new ones in the next size up!

[Hiruni67]

Hi. I’m 52 (53 at the end of the month) and start my journey today also. I have 3 stone to lose and am looking forward to my new journey. It’s a new chapter and I’m going to make sure it’s a great one. Good luck with your journey xx

[TheTabbyCat Administrator 16kg in reply to Hiruni67]

Welcome Hiruni67, may I suggest you read the welcome message below and spend some time following all the links you have been given.

If you need anymore help, just shout, there's always someone here.

Good luck with your weight loss journey.🍀

[TheTabbyCat Administrator 16kg]

Hello and welcome to the weight loss forum. Please have a good read of the Pinned Post “Welcome Newbies”. healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

This is a very large community with lots going on. May I suggest you use the webpage as opposed to the app at least until you know your way around. Take your time and follow every thread so that you know exactly what’s going on.

Here’s the link for a “Tour” of the forum ,if you haven’t already taken it.

healthunlocked.com/?tour=true

If you are following the NHS plan please check your BMI on the NHS site and obtain the correct amount of calories for you.

healthunlocked.com/api/redi...

The Daily Diary and the Weekly Weigh ins are very good places to begin. You will find the DD and WI in the Pinned Posts under “Events”

I find the Daily Diary a very good place to share my plans and get inspiration from other members, too. Once the day’s food is written down I’m far more likely to stay on track.

The key to success is participation, we are all on the same journey.

If you can’t find something just shout, there’s usually someone around.

I hope to “see” you around, Good Luck.🍀😉

[Tank_EG Maintainer 7 stone]

May I welcome you as a fellow newbie (and as someone in their 50's).

Please don't think age is a limiting factor, I was always told it's so much harder to lose weight when you get to your 50's but neither my wife or I have found this to be the case.

This site has some wonderful links and supportive people that I'm sure your 3 stone plus is achievable.

Wishing you all the best over the coming 12 weeks.

[ScoutyPat]

Hi and welcome Purpleplanet. I started yesterday and am also 53 with 3stone plus to lose. Good luck with it. I have already found the people here very supportive.