Hello everyone

[Sinai]

I’m here determined to lose weight gained, I’m 51. I need to get 2.5 stones off. I’ve yo-yo dieted for years. But now going to continue my tai chi and do some small weights for bat wings. I also need to have hip replacement so need this weight off. Could do with a little support please. I’m also here to support you all.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Sinai

You've come to just the right place for support

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

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

Welcome aboard, Sinai

Exercise has many benefits but for weight loss we need to make changes to what we eat. You don't mention what plan you will be following: maybe you'd find this simple one useful phcuk.org/wp-content/upload...

[Nikon1972]

Hello Sinai, welcome to the forum, there is always a lot of support from the community on here, so you've come to the right place. My partner had a hip replacement a few years back and he was very happy with it, so I hope yours goes well too when you get it. Looking forward to hearing about your progress, all the best to you!

[OneLump22 Restart June 2023]

Hey hey Sinai!👋. I had to have mine done when I was 35 & now I'm 57 & getting the plastic lining replaced. It's a wonderful life once the pain is gone. I grew up hating winter. Good luck on everything. My 🙏 & thoughts are with you.

Oh & btw, I found this recommended by YT on my channel. Gonna try it tomorrow.

youtu.be/z6GPM1BqIkI(Not working as expected?)

[focused1 Maintainer 13kg]

Brilliant you are addressing this as when I lost 18kg - now trying to maintain my knees and general joints improved. Mentally - confidence and nicer clothes / more interest . If you have this medical condition I would seek advice from professional as so exercise can do more harm than good . Primarily - meal plan , cook fresh , portion size and a realistic- if you do this calorie intake. I do 3 meals , try no snacking and nothing after 7ish pm except water or hot basic drink - fruit tea -great . I am 62 , 5ft 1 and try to keep to around 1450-1500 cals with moderate exercise . This is working long term . I wouldn’t set such ambitious weight loss - can be frustrating if you have a bad week . I only weigh once a week too .

[JoyfulJayne Restart Dec 2023]

Small changes bring good results … keep going 🌈

[Eryl Visitor]

HI, the key to weight control is keeping your insulin levels down and as insulin is inflammatory not causing insulin peaks is quite likely to help your hip problem so that you may find thatyou don't need a replacement. Keeping insulin levels down is a matter of avoiding foods with a high GI like bread and wheat based products, fruit juice and refined sugar.

[Sinai in reply to Eryl]

Thank you Eryl, I will take this into consideration.

[Sinai in reply to Eryl]

My hip will need to be replaced as very bad now and medication quite high to keep me functioning.