http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.html times health forum thread - New and a bit overwhelmed! Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:34:02 +0000 http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlWelcome Janice - now you must be overwhelmed with advice! And it's all true! As for me, I have managed to lost 3 stone since signing up in January, and plan to continue for at least another 1 stone. Like others said, the big breakthrough has been realising that one needs to make lifestyle changes. In my case, cutting out a lot of the snacks I would sneak in during the day. And I loosely follow Slimming World because there is no calorie counting, I like the choices of food, and it fits in...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlSat, 09 Aug 2008 14:34:02 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlWelcome, Janice, and don't be too overwhelmed by your target. I started the year with two and a half stone to lose and achieved it within 6 months. I'd say that taking things steadily is probably the best route to longer-term success. So many people go on crash diets and lose weight quickly, only to put it back on soon after. As most of us on here have discovered, it's not a diet we need, it's a change of lifestyle. Don't become a slave to calorie counting but be a...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlSat, 09 Aug 2008 10:41:05 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlHello Janice, I seem to be always 'watching my weight' and realise that its the lifestyle changes that are what I need. I have increased my exercise dramatically since January and although my weight loss is pretty slow, I am so much more toned that I feel loads more confident and that has kept me going with the healthy eating. Everyone on the threads is fantastic and give loads of useful advice and encouragement that really helps with motivation....http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlFri, 08 Aug 2008 21:37:17 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlQuoting: bcarolconsidering myself curvy, chubby or fat depending on the day Love it, Carol! Women, eh, what can you do with us? http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlFri, 08 Aug 2008 21:34:19 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlWelcome Janice. I decided about 7 weeks ago that I really needed to sort myself out. Like many others here, I've been on the heavier side all my life but considering myself curvy, chubby or fat depending on the day I was having. A few weeks ago I realised I was heavier than ever before and when I calculated my BMI realised that I'd slipped from overweight to obese..... aargh. Agree with everyone above... 1) Join the Ab Fabbers group - they're a great bunch. Some of them...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlFri, 08 Aug 2008 21:08:26 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlQuoting: JannieAnyone been here before Welcome to the club Janice - we ALL have and there are loads of people here to make us see sense when we feel like throwing in the towel - or raiding the fridge! Well done on being brave enought to start a new topic with your first post. Going public is the first step on the journey - we'll be watching you! ...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlFri, 08 Aug 2008 20:18:35 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlHi Janice and welcome to TTHC I'm another person who has really always had to have a bit of an eye on her weight: first because I was curvy - I now realise not fat - when Twiggy became everyone's ideal; later whenever I got into a situation where I wasn't doing enough physical activity eg no garden, no wood burning stove etc and finally when I had the combination of no proper physical activity coupled with biscuits or ice cream when I got home from work. The latter being my sit...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlFri, 08 Aug 2008 19:09:03 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlWelcome Janice, I, like most of the others here have struggled to lose weight many times. Since joining the THC and more importantly the Ab Fab group I have been inspired, motivated and supported. I don't know what I would do without them all now! Nathttp://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlFri, 08 Aug 2008 15:54:17 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlHi there Janice and welcome! I'm also a member of the group 'AbFab' and most of us on there have been up and down with our weight. Some (including myself) have had weight issues from an early age so we all know where you're coming from. We've had a few monthly challenges during the year so far and some of these have included drinking 2 (or was it 3?) litres of water a day, eat five fruit and veg a day during the month, lose 5lbs in the month, one minute positive thinkin...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlFri, 08 Aug 2008 15:04:43 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlJanice Welcome. I started with about 3 stone to loose ideally in January and having used a low carb diet and taken up running from March have really seen a difference with the help of logging diet, exercise etc and setting small goals. I am over half way to my goal and have chatted to some really insipriational people. Join some threads which ever will help you and get started. I started by taking more exercise gradually ie walking, drinking more water, and eating less and lost half a stone ...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlFri, 08 Aug 2008 13:53:18 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlI've been where you have several times Janice and I think this place has been the most successful for me. I've stopped 'dieting' and started being more honest with myself and talking to everyone here (especially within AbFab) which has made me realise that we're all on the same journey. Hopefully the wonderful support of all the THC members will be just as successful for you....http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlFri, 08 Aug 2008 13:18:12 +0000http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlHaving piled on weight this year I now realise that I've got 3 stone to lose which seems to me to be a huge amount, to be honest I dont really know where to start. I've tried numerous 'diet clubs' before and they really are a short term fix for me, once I slip up thats it, its really a free for all as far as food is concerned. Anyone been here before and do you have any tips you could pass on?...http://www.timeshealth.co.uk/1_1198_0.htmlFri, 08 Aug 2008 12:37:54 +0000