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pjsmart2023 August
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I am 66 years old. I need to lose weight, especially since I have a joint condition. I have had both ankles fused, both knees replaced and both shoulders replaced. I want to lose weight so that there will have less pressure on the joints. I have major depression and anxiety disorder, which I have been eating unhealthy to cope with both disorders. But I am doing better now, and trying to eat better.

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2023 August
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TheTabbyCatAdministrator10 kg

Hi pjsmart 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...

Where you'll find everything that we offer, including our Daily Diary and Weigh In.

I strongly suggest you read and contribute to the Daily Diary and participate in a Weekly Weigh in.

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.

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Cat33Restart Dec 2023

I'm so sorry to hear about all your joint problems I have had 2 new hips and a new knee so I do know what it is like I was really sorry that you suffer from depression and anxiety too

This forum is lovely and I know you will get loads of support from really kind caring people

So hope today will be the first day of a new you and you will feel loads better

Once you start to lose a few pounds it's a great feeling and spurs you on to keep going

All the very very best x

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CockneyblueRestart Jan 2024

Hi pjsmart, welcome to this lovely forum. Good luck with your weight loss. There are some lovely people on here to help you on your way. Best wishes to you 👍

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pjsmart2023 August in reply to Cockneyblue

Thanks for the warm welcome.

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Sunnyaimee2023 August

Hi pjsmart ☺️ I am new too. So glad you are here and trying to recover x good luck for this week x

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pjsmart2023 August in reply to Sunnyaimee

I'm glad you are here too. Happy week-end!

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Hello pjsmart Good to see you on. I have a few threads I do at the moment. Find the Daily Diary, planning food and exercise helpful. The group sends messages of support, link below

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

Have a pebble/pound coin challenge going on too

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

And weigh-in once a week

Wishing you all the best in your weight loss journey x🙂🙂

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