Starting - again!

[Bluebirdq]

Hi - I have started so many diets , and given up just as many! Hope this helps me as I really do need to lose weight as I am getting more and more unfit and have a number of other health issues too! I am over 50 and interested in linking to others in a similar age group.

[victoria-anne]

Welcome and good luck! This is a great forum, and has really helped me stay positive and on track. One sure one of the admins will be here soon to welcome you properly - look forward to hearing more from you!

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Bluebirdq and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

Here are a few suggestions on how to get the most out of the forum. Please note if you are using the new HU App many of these features are not available so I suggest you use the full website version.

The first place to look is at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), read the Welcome Newbie thread first and 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

Have a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as many people have had success with it. Also use the BMI checker to find your target calories, it's important to eat enough. This was a major turning point for me, realising I could eat anything I wanted as long as the calories are accounted for

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

The forum also have group weigh-ins every day, as well as a new Daily Diary, if you wish to take part. The posts can always be found in the Events section on the 'home' page

You'll notice a grey box next to people's names, these are achievement badges, and as a new member you have a 'Newbie' badge. 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. If you have any questions please just ask

Best wishes

Anna

[NannyEJ]

Hello and welcome Bluebirdq , I am sure if you get involved in the site, use the resources available, i.e. 12 week plan, BMI checker, recipes, challenges and other people's experiences, then you cannot fail to be successful in your goal of a fitter, healthier lifestyle.

There are people of all ages on this site I think, ranging from late teens to late seventies so there is always something that will resonate with you. We all share the same goal and we try to support one another through the challenging times but also through our successes.

Good luck and keep posting as we will all be interested in your progress. EJ