Getting started

[Twells]

Hi just getting started with my weight loss. I am looking to lose at least 4st. Anyone got any advice?

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Twells

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), read the Welcome Newbie thread, then move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you.

Move down to the Topics, to find a variety of threads, collated into specific topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news.

Take a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the BMI calculator, to get a calorie allowance tailored to your personal requirements. Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate.

We run daily weigh-in's and you'd be very welcome to join us. The threads can always be found in the Events section, to the right of the HOME page, bottom on a mobile.

We also run a Daily Diary, where we share our meal and exercise plans for the day. It's a great place to get ideas and to keep us focused. The link can also be found in Events.

Be aware, that the HU app doesn't give you access to all of our important features, so we advise that you use the full website page.

We've found that to get the best out of this community, we need to be active on the forum, as it's where we exchange information, get motivation and inspiration and make friends. We hope that you'll join us here, regularly, too.

It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey

[lucigret]

Morning Twells and welcome. Read all the advice moreless had given you, read lots of the posts for inspiration. Plan your meals and write everything down, it's much easier and you may find you pick less. Take everything out of the house that you know you won't be able to resist. Go shopping to make sure you have healthy snacks. Set small goals along the way and reward your self with non food rewards each time you reach one. Be active on the forum, post as often as you like and ask any questions, even if you think they're silly. Join a weigh in day and get even more support.

My best advice to you would be to join this very friendly, supportive forum, but you have done that already😃 Enjoy your journey downwards, make it fun not a chore. Best of luck.

[allycan 1 stone]

exactly what lucigret said!👌

[mannikaur]

I've just started yesterday and I was told to download the app myfitnessplan... I've never been a calories counter but im finding it really empowering... not eating 3 hours before sleeping too they said give the digestive system a rest too.

My weekends are the worst but I really want control it - its all MIND CONTROL