Hello. I am new here.

[freshstart2023]

Hi everyone. I need to lose weight and I thought I would come here, as recommended to me by a dear friend, for back up and support. Seemed like the right thing to do.

Thank you for having me, as it were. All good wishes.

[Imustdothis 2st 7lbs]

Hello fresh start 2023, I wish you well on your journey. This is the right place for a fresh start with backup, friendship and you are not on your own. Take care xx

[TheTabbyCat Administrator 16kg]

Hi freshstart2023 and welcome to this amazing forum. I suggest you spend some time clicking about to find your way around. It's easier if you have a lap-top as there are several threads.

Have a good read of the pinned post “Welcome Newbies” and follow every thread.

Here’s the link to the pinned posts,

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

I strongly suggest you read and contribute to the Daily Diary and participate in a Weekly Weigh in, we find that participation is the key to success.

You will find there's loads of tips about better eating, from other members. Sharing your daily menu not only helps you stay committed, it can help other members too.

Good luck I hope to "see " you around.

[Hidden]

Best of luck I'm anewbie too xx

[Imustdothis 2st 7lbs in reply to Hidden]

Hello MaidMarion23, welcome to this fabulous forum, I wish you well on your journey. Take care xx

[Hidden in reply to Imustdothis]

Thank you xx

[jennilou Restart Jan 2024]

Hi freshstart you might be interested in joining in our Spring into Summer challenge as well. This is a short term challenge finishing at the end of July and the aim is to try and lose 7lbs. Its a short term thing and doesnt replace the weigh in day you will pick which are permanent posts. Link Below

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

[freshstart2023 7lbs]

Thank you to everyone who posted to me. I will post tomorrow in the Weigh In thread and take it from there. I am excited to be here! I am finally going to lose this excess weight and that knowledge feels a lot lot better...when I think of the misery it's caused ... This should be very interesting. What a journey I am undertaking!

I have been reading all over this site in the last 24 hours and gosh, what a lot of information! Off I go, to do this thing. We all have something in common and that feels good too. So yes, I am hyped for this. One step at a time... slowly does it...tortoise and hare etc etc.

Thank you.

[Imustdothis 2st 7lbs in reply to freshstart2023]

Hello fresh start 2023, yes, slow will win your race. Happy journey. Take care xx

[freshstart2023 7lbs]

I am getting very excited about Sunday. I wonder what my results will be...

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Hi freshstart 2023 I'm on week 2 so I'm with you good luck xx

[freshstart2023 7lbs in reply to Hidden]

How did you go on week one?

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I lost 7lbs, the weight loss support is turning into my daily read, its inspiring. You've got ups downs and everything in between general chit chat about life. Normalising healthy eating instead of thinking diet diet constant. How are you doing xx

[freshstart2023 7lbs in reply to Hidden]

That's wonderful news! Well done you! I am doing well I think thanks. I am thinking long term life style changes and not 'diet' so much... I cannot be over weight anymore and that is that. No excuses. No more. I am going to do this job!!

[freshstart2023 7lbs]

Actually I have lost 12 pounds in three weeks before joining here but I cannot get a banner as I didn't do it from here, I did it off my own bat. So if I lose a pound even I will be thrilled. I think this site is brilliant. I have read it a lot and it really is full of sensible info and good people.

[Hidden in reply to freshstart2023]

Ahh that's fab we're in the same boat xx

[freshstart2023 7lbs in reply to Hidden]

We are....so welcome to my journey ! I am lucky to be on this forum I think, it's just grand.👍😀

[freshstart2023 7lbs]

Actually I am about to change my weigh in day from Sunday to Saturday as it's more convenient. But I am waiting for my weigh in tomorrow for my first one.

I am finding my way around this site, it's bigggg!

Are you finding yourself at home here? I am finding people very welcoming. I was nervous about making an appearance. But my friend guided me and I am glad I did.

[freshstart2023 7lbs]

I don't know if anyone will see this post, I am still finding my way around, but isn't it funny how sometimes you feel raring to go and that you are invincible and sometimes, like today for me, you are pretty sure you can't do it (because its going to be quite the long journey... and I need to keep up like the last few weeks and it can be quite hard at times) in fact and you need a tonne of encouragement! I really need support. I am flailing today. But onwards... I will do this. Yes yes yes.... (I am trying to convince myself as you see)... any tips when you feel like this?

[freshstart2023 7lbs in reply to freshstart2023]

At least I haven't broken my diet yet. I do works treats into my plan but its a general eating healthy with the accent on raw fruits and veg and a major cutting back I am doing.

[freshstart2023 7lbs in reply to freshstart2023]

I think treats are important. (Sorry for spreading this post out. I should have used the edit, I see. But I kept having more thoughts I wanted to share.)

[N-o-r-d-i Maintainer 64kg in reply to freshstart2023]

the post will get seen, that's for sure. It's always up and down... sometimes it's easy, often it's not. Planning, postponing, delaying, distracting myself, doing something else, something nice - all these things sometimes work for me. Sometimes not. Sometimes nothing works at all. But that is also just a phase that passes. So basically, I mostly try to help myself wait until a difficult moment passes good luck finding what works!

[freshstart2023 7lbs in reply to N-o-r-d-i]

Thanks. I think distraction is key with me.

[N-o-r-d-i Maintainer 64kg in reply to freshstart2023]

distraction is good in this context

[freshstart2023 7lbs in reply to N-o-r-d-i]

It takes quite a lot to distract me from a biscuit when I have a cup of tea in hand !

[freshstart2023 7lbs in reply to freshstart2023]

But I have to add that I am really doing this. I mean I am not really slipping up. I went out for a posh dinner do but only had one of four courses. So I really trust this week I lose.

[Makson4 Visitor]

New here and happy to be here.

[Gizmocat Moderator 13kg Maintainer in reply to Makson4]

Hello and welcome. Thank you for your support. Are you on a weight loss journey or just here to support? Either way you are welcome here.

If you are on a weight loss journey please let me know and I will give you further information about the forum.

[freshstart2023 7lbs]

Well this is the eve of my fourth week on here and I have so far lost one pound . If I have STS or gained this week I shall get even lower than I currently am. Still, I haven't quit, I am still here, battling on. I am determined to lose this weight one way or another. I am hell bent on it actually. lol x

[freshstart2023 7lbs]

Just to add, thank you to everyone who has helped me today. I am really grateful xox

[freshstart2023 7lbs]

well I finally lost a pound this week. i am very relieved and happy. i guess it was that stone i lost in four weeks catching up with me... I was wondering what was going on. really great to know that i wasn't necessarily doing anything wrong just things to watch out for ...carbs, too many of them, too many cals, too few cals, metabolic syndrome etc etc etc...lots of good advice coming to me from caring members on here... I felt I was quite trapped in a maze at one point, but now I see its working and to just carry on regardless and try not to get so upset next time! easier said than done, eh? love to all x

[freshstart2023 7lbs]

just a quick question... does the badge not change by half pounds then? only after my weigh in, having lost a giant half a pound, it usually changes and today it hasn't . thank you . love x

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to freshstart2023]

This explains all about the badges, freshstart2023

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

[freshstart2023 7lbs in reply to moreless]

thanks so much x

[freshstart2023 7lbs]

isn't it funny... i weighed myself mid week today, this is not an official weigh in, and since yesterday morning i have lost 100g , just that, no more, but its really encouraged me! i got a real buzz. i must be doing something right!!!! i have felt lost in a mire for so long and now i feel a bit differently. what a kick! x