Welcome @DurtBurd and @DirtyDensDog (love the name) doesn't matter how many times you start, it's the fact you're not giving up.
@Rowgtfc72 will look into that app. I do think knowing portion control and how many calories something has in, is really
Important when trying to lose weight
Hey @Scarletpig1 your situation sounds very similar to mine. WFH has some perks, but easy access to snacks and deciding to work through lunch, means my movement count is very low but snacking is super high!
Hello @Eggsley your plan sounds fabulous
And I will aim to do very similar. The long walks at weekend are a fab idea. I will join you (metaphorically speaking)
@BellaTheDarkOverlord fab to have you onboard and great you have a partner that is in for the ride too. A fab jacket to fit into is great motivation and I'm going to buy some weights to do at home too. Could you get your Dr to do some bloods to see if you're lack in anything? When I start being healthier it does give me more energy, better sleep and just feel a bit less sluggish.
@Octagoneaway lovely to have you in the group. Sorry you've had a shitty time and we are all here to help motivate and support you. Stress is the reason I've pilled on the pounds, it's much easier to take comfort in cheese and carbs than a run round the block sometimes. Let's get you feeling fabulous for your party and school reunion.
@Mammyloveswine welcome! That's a great goal and time period. We've got this.
@dontlookbackinangerr hello! So sorry you've gone through this and so glad you've got out. Can really relate to being in a relationship with someone who has an alcohol dependency and then you end up drinking too. Now on my own I only tend to drink on social occasions because I don't have anyone else to share a drink with. Yes, food is easier than exercise. But even walking more in September will help us all. I realise slow and steady wins the race here for all of us!
@IOnlyNeedTheSilence wow, congratulations on your amazing results you should be so proud. Doesn't matter how much you want to lose, hopefully we can all keep each other on track for healthy habits and get moving. And hopefully you can impart some of weight loss knowledge
Welcome @ArdMhaca wow, three DC
You're superwoman! Are they old enough to get involved with exercising with you? My DC is three so can't take her on long walks but might try and take her for a kick about in the park to at least get moving. She loves the park, but apart from pushing her on the swing it's not that physical and hard relate to the snacking!!
Hey @Henowner (I hope you actually have chickens)! Wow, what a great milestone to aim to be your best self! It is weird psychologically when I start being healthier and exercising more I just feel better and better. Have you tried Pilates? If you can afford to could you go to some beginners classes. I've done a few over the past month and so bloody hard but meant to be amazing exercise for 40+ with ailments etc.