Newbie intro

[SofaJockey]

I thought I'd say 'hello'. I've been following the NHS BMI chart since I started my process on 1st August 2019, from a weight of 125 kg (20 stone).

I found this forum not long after joining the 'Couch to 5k' forum last week. I suspect the second half of the weight-loss journey might be tougher than the first?

My overall goal is to reach a healthy weight (sub-25 BMI) which is around 87kg (14 stone).

I'm at 99 kg (16 stone) now (BMI 28.3).

So around 12 kg to go to reach a healthy weight, but then I don't want to sit on the edge, I want to take my weight around another 10 kg into the middle of the healthy zone and then keep it there.

ok, that's me. Hope everyone else is well. 😊

[S11m]

Hi SofaJockey , welcome.

I was 125kg when I joined here.

Congratulations on your progress so far.

If you "slim smart" weight loss is not so hard! It is not all about motivation and masochism.

Some of us here find that what works is a combination of The Low Carbohydrate, High-Fat (LCHF) diet (see the forum here on Health Unlocked) and Not Snacking All Day AKA Intermittent Fasting (IF). See:

Newbies IF FAQ:

healthunlocked.com/fasting-...

The Fasting and Furious Forum, here on Health Unlocked:

healthunlocked.com/fasting-...

[SofaJockey in reply to S11m]

Thanks S11m . I've been following a Low-Carb (not no carb) process. Up to 3 complex carbs per day. I've not been seeking out high fat, but nor have I been choosing low and no fat. Intermittent Fasting seems a bit masochistic to me, but I keep 'snacks' to a Greek Yoghurt or a couple of cheese crackers. 😊

[S11m in reply to SofaJockey]

If you do not eat all night, you intermittently fast - you can subtly reduce the duration of your eating window by not eating after some time in the evening.

[Diane2]

Hello SofaJockey and welcome to this Forum! You've done really well with your weight loss to date,fantastic results there!

Here's a link to the Site Guide which we strongly recommend you read as if will help you find your way about our Forum and provides other links on security, picture guides on navigation and other useful info'

Please note, dont use the HU App, it is much easier to use the website!

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

There's a lot there but it's worth taking your time to read, honest!

We recommend that members join a Weekly Weigh-In, on the day of your choice, and also use the Daily Diary, where members share their meal plans and get useful feedback.

A special feature of our Forum is the degree of support between members which you will experience (and add to yourself !) as you join in and chat with others.

All the best on your weight-loss journey ! 😊

[SofaJockey in reply to Diane2]

Thanks Diane2 . I've certainly discovered that the forum is easier on a 'proper computer'. 😎