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[24paula]

hi everyone, my plan was to start tomorrow on calories but it’s my birthday and my son announced yesterday they are taking me out for a Indian meal, what could I say, so I will be good all day and then just have my curry and rice, will not have a Nan bread and I don’t drink so hopefully it will not be to bad. Calories is what I have lost on in the past, been dieting it seems all my life but I’m just getting bigger and bigger, I am 73 tomorrow and I feel my health is suffering especially my knees and feet, I want to focus on a stone at a time, I would just like to feel and look better for this summer (if we get one)!!!!!!

My eating is very basic at the moment I do have a lot of pre packed meals as I am unable to stand for long, would love to start cooking again nice meals, hopefully of if I can start losing this will happen. Well I will weighin Tuesday and post my weight, good luck to everyone.😄

[springersrule Moderator 76kg]

Hi 24paula and welcome back to our friendly forum. Firstly, happy birthday for tomorrow, I hope you have a lovely day and are truly spoilt. Waiting to officially start your journey until Tuesday is a good idea, and as you say, it doesn't mean you want to go mad tomorrow

As a calorie counter, don't forget to check your calorie target now. I believe it changes as we age. There are plenty of sites on line that will do this, its usually the BMI checkers. Its great to see you choosing smaller targets, I certainly believe it works better than looking at the full loss required. That's how I did it. I actually went smaller and counted my weight loss by the weight of a tin of baked beans and built an imaginary tower out of them until it just got too big lol You could go for every half stone achieved. I think when our targets come around quicker it helps with our motivation

We recommend our members join in with the Weekly Weigh In and the Daily Diary as a minimum. They are both great places to get lots of support and advice. Here's a link to our pinned posts, you'll see the other posts being run, just join in with any of those that take your fancy. We have a January Challenge going that you might enjoy, Its to change or add one more thing.

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

I look forward to seeing you joining in and wish you well on your journey xx

[24paula 2025 January in reply to springersrule]

Hi thanks for the welcome it’s not my first time on Healthunlocked I have posted on different issues, this is my biggest!!!! Yes I agree maybe I should go for a smaller target so maybe half a stone at a time as I do have a lot of weight to move. Yes I will do my weighin on Tuesday and try everyday to do my daily diary, I will also look at the January Challenge, still looking round the site at the moment. Can’t wait to start and get to know others working there way yo there goals!! 😀

[springersrule Moderator 76kg in reply to 24paula]

That's great 24paula. You'll enjoy joining in xx

[Sharmian350]

Happy birthday for tomorrow. it's my birthday tomorrow too! Hope to see you on the daily diary. We can plan our birthday meals.

Have a wonderful day 🥳🎊🎉👯‍♀️

[springersrule Moderator 76kg in reply to Sharmian350]

Happy birthday to you too Sharmian. Hope you have a fab day xx

[24paula 2025 January in reply to springersrule]

Hi Happy Birthday to you for tomorrow as well!!! Yes you will see me on the daily diary, love to hear how your birthday plans went!!!!🎈🍾🎈🍾🎈

[Sharmian350 in reply to 24paula]

I will look forward to saying hello on the DD. 🙂

[Sharmian350 in reply to springersrule]

Thank you x

[Clematisa1 1 stone Maintainer]

Happy Birthday for tomorrow and a very Happy New Year for 2025 . Welcome back and I hope you enjoy your meal tomorrow. Good luck with your journey and as you've been here before you already know what a supportive bunch we are here. I'm finishing my turn at hosting today but will look out for you on Tuesday when you 24paula do weigh in! 👍❤️🌈

[24paula 2025 January in reply to Clematisa1]

Thank you!!😀

[24paula 2025 January in reply to Clematisa1]

Hi Clematisa1

Happy new year to you as well, thanks for the birthday wishes for tomorrow, yes I will be posting on Tuesday when I have weighin, not looking forward to it at all, but I have to start somewhere, thanks again 😄

[elliebath Maintainer in reply to 24paula]

Years ago it took me several months to bravely weigh myself.I knew I had gained weight, but I had no idea how much. Eventually I bought new scales and jumped on. It was a shock, more than expected. I cried all day.

Next day I researched how to tackle it, counted the calories, more veg, more protein, more walking, less processed, less sugar. Slow and steady. The slower the loss, the less damage to your metabolism and the easier it is to maintain a healthy weight longterm. You can do this !

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

Happy birthday 🥳🥳🥳

How about joining our Jumpstart January challenge, to get you in the mood for making a few changes - or even just one change? healthunlocked.com/weight-l... It could help to give you a bit of focus during the month

[24paula 2025 January in reply to BridgeGirl]

Hi BridgeGirl

Thanks for the birthday wishes, would love to join in, anything to help me stay on track, I will have a think and let you know tomorrow when i do my weighin.

Have a good day 😀

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to 24paula]

walkthisway will give you a warm welcome. Good luck with your weigh in

[elliebath Maintainer in reply to 24paula]

Don't be scared by your weigh in. You don't have to disclose it. We've all been there. Whether you need to lose 1 stone or 10 stone, just need take the first step.