Good morning All, I have passed my 3 days :-)

[Lauraloolum]

I know it sounds ridiculous but trust me going further than 3 days is an accomplishment for me. Here is to another 3 days, you never know I might get to a week. Whoop whoop

[lucigret]

Well done Lauraloolum,

I think it would be really beneficial to you if you joined in with the Daily Diary and a Weigh in day, today's is very supportive. It will give you the encouragement you need to keep going

[Lauraloolum in reply to lucigret]

Ok just trying to get my head around it all 😍

[lucigret in reply to Lauraloolum]

The forum can look overwhelming, but I promise you, the more you interact with us here, the easier it will get. If I can do it, anybody can, believe me

[Knittingnan]

Keep going. I stated AGAIN on friday. Today my head is like cotton wool and I'm grumpy and fed up. But I'm not going to quit. I'm keeping going. I'm going to get my boots on and walk the dogs even though the weather is rubbish. I need to keep our of the kitchen as much as possible today as willpower is not my friend right now. You can do this keep moving forwards we are all in it together.

[Lauraloolum in reply to Knittingnan]

I know what you mean and you have to keep trying. Please do not be fed up life is good, take those lovely dogs out and sniff in the air (but not close to anyone). I get negative after dinner, well thats when I think that no-one is watching and sneak a packet of crisps, der it makes me chuckle as if it bothers anyone else what I eat 😂

[just1me Restart August 2023]

Every good day is worthy of a cheer!

I would encourage you to join one of the daily weigh-in sessions as you will be guaranteed that at least on that day you will get a lot of others folk supporting you and you can also help to support them. We all need some help and encouragement through this journey. I know first hand how stop-start it can be for some of us. I am hosting tomorrows session if you feel up to joining in. If you have a bad week, fear not as we will help you to dust yourself down and find the strength to keep going.

Good luck Lauraloolum

[Lauraloolum in reply to just1me]

thank you, will do 👍

[just1me Restart August 2023 in reply to Lauraloolum]

Great news!

I have just posted for tomorrow and the replies will soon be turned off by admin. It will become live gain around 9pm UK time and run for 24hrs. I look forward to seeing you there

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Hey Laura I can TOTALLY relate! Hope you've had another healthy day 😊

[JHWales]

I had to read your post twice as I thought I'd written it!! I have been trying to lose weight ( again, on and off for years)but just can't get my head around it. I've invested in some pinch of nom books which have helped but it's the mental aspect I struggle with. Finally this week I thought I'm just going to make healthy choices and cut out bread ( which seems to cause me severe indigestion whenever I eat it)and see what happens. I too have managed to reach my fourth day and already feel better and more positive. Fingers crossed we'll reach a full week and then the world's our oyster!! I'm not counting anything or writing anything down, I'm just treating food as a normal thing and choosing to have healthier meals. I find obsessing makes me eat more! Good luck with your journey. We can do this together!! 😀😀

[Lauraloolum in reply to JHWales]

Hello JHWales, I got on the scales and lost a pound then felt sorry for myself and gave up again. Life is strange, I will try again maybe I need to stop worrying about everyone else and look after me Good luck x

[TheTabbyCat Administrator 10 kg in reply to JHWales]

Hi JHWales 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. If you’re using another device I strongly suggest that you use the web page as opposed to the app at least until you know your way around.

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...

Here’s the link for the “Tour” of the forum. If you haven’t already taken it.

healthunlocked.com/?tour=true

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 on track it helps other members too.

Good luck I hope to "see " you around.

[Lauraloolum in reply to TheTabbyCat]

thank you

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

How's it going, Lll? How about joining in some of the food-related activities, starting with the Daily Diary? There's also the 30 Plants a Week challenge running this month, and Pizza Weekend this weekend. Plenty of inspiration to be had

[Lauraloolum in reply to BridgeGirl]

Thank you BridgeGirl, my boy goes back to school on Monday so I am going to focus on me me me, I am so glad that you messaged me, I will be in a better frame of mind monday, I have made a promise to myself. I am still being aware of what I am eating but full on Monday. x

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Lauraloolum]

I hope all goes well on Monday and he quickly settles in to school. One more step towards normality

[Lauraloolum in reply to BridgeGirl]

I hope I quickly settle in to losing weight 😂