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[OrlaithB]

Hi All, joined up on Monday though I started by myself 1st May 21, I’ve a goal of 80lbs to lose and have lost 20 so far. I get overwhelmed thinking about how many lbs to go so have joined here for some virtual support and to read of others journeys ideas and tips. I’m trying to break it up into little goals which so far is going ok and my first big goal is 21lbs to get 10% of starting weight so hoping to hit that at Monday’s weigh in. Also want to stop smoking but that’s another story for another day 😊

Thanks all and looking forward to getting involved

OrlaithB

[lucigret]

Hello and welcome to the forum OrlaithB,

Congratulations on your loss so far and well done for breaking it down into small goals

All of the information that you need to navigate the forum is here in Pinned Posts

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Please take the time to read the Welcome Newbie post, there is a lot of information there to help you.

You will see that we have events, clubs and challenges for you to take part in and recommend that you at least join a Weigh In day of your choice and the Daily Diary.

If you have not taken it already, here is the link to the tour of the forum.

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Participation is key to success, we all benefit from encouragement and support. By joining in you will build friendships with like minded people and find plenty of inspiration along the way

Wishing you all the best on your weight loss journey

[OrlaithB]

Thanks Lucigret and will do 😃

[Granoh3]

Hiya, welcome and I’m only into my second week and have found this forum very supportive and friendly . Well done on your loss so far , and good luck with the rest of your journey , ☺️X

[OrlaithB in reply to Granoh3]

Thanks Granoh3 and likewise to you 😃

[Hidden]

Good morning OrlaithB and welcome to our friendly community. It's the right place for support and encouragement, what's more nobody will judge you.

Well done on the weight you have already lost, it can't have been easy doing it on your own. I tend to think that a major component of any diet is support. You will also find that giving support to others is very satisfying and will help with your own weight loss journey. Wishing you the best of luck.

[OrlaithB in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Drodie 😃

[iwilldoit222]

Welcome OrlaithB to this lovely forum first let me congratulate on your weight loss journey so far well done. You will get there I was in your shoes last May and up to now I've lost over 8 stone. I do my weigh in Mondays too look forward to seeing you xx

[OrlaithB in reply to iwilldoit222]

Thank you Iwilldoit222, what an inspiration you are 😃 looking forward to seeing you Monday 😊 xx

[iwilldoit222 in reply to OrlaithB]

Thank you Moreorless xx

[Lilyorky in reply to iwilldoit222]

Hi iwilldoit, you have done excellent on the weight loss. I joined 3 weeks ago. I was finding it a struggle dieting on my own so hear I am.

Jo

[iwilldoit222 in reply to Lilyorky]

I think being on here really does help. I've still got a few stones to lose xx

[Lilyorky]

Hello OrlaithB and welcome to this wonderful forum. Well done for the loss of 20. This is my 3rd week hear. I wish you all the best on your journey.

Jo.

[OrlaithB in reply to Lilyorky]

Thanks Lilyorky, it’s a great place here 😃

[Tall1732 Restart June 2023 Maintainer in reply to OrlaithB]

Well done on the weight loss I definitely think these groups help. I was a heavy 118kg when started my weight loss journey. Now a healthy 84.kg with a lot more energy and a lot slimmer and lighter. Now get people saying I’ve lost too much weight,usually from overweight people. !!

Keep it up. Always such a good feeling seeing the weight drop off.

Any advice just ask

[OrlaithB]

Thanks Tall1732 that’s what I’m needing 😊 congratulations on your loss that’s brilliant 🤩