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Which diet clubs would you recommend alongside gym-based weight loss?

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Hogett · 25/05/2026 16:03

Hello, long time lurker and occasional poster here.
Ive recently joined a gym and found it actually enjoy it!! Whilst that's starting to help me look better, I really do need to lose 3/4 stone.
I dont want any weight jab suggestions,I dont meet the requirements and i wont pay for something the GP says im not a candidatefor. I have no interest in trying to calorie count, so im looking at one of the diet clubs. Ive done SW before ( gained a stone!) and some success with WW twenty something years ago when the twins were born, although I hear its changed a lot, and not for the better.
Basically what diet clubs would you recommend and why?
I would love to get this weight lower before a big holiday at the start of next year.

Thanks in advance

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NormalForNorfoIk · 25/05/2026 17:58

I wouldn't recommend any weight loss clubs - just plain old calorie counting has worked for me. (I don't have to pay someone to weigh me and give me a sticker!)

Hogett · 25/05/2026 18:32

I'd have to do it online as too rural. Do you us an app to calorie count? Last time I found myself not getting used to weighing things etc! Perhaps will be easier with just me and DH this time

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NormalForNorfoIk · 26/05/2026 07:34

I am now somewhat fanatical about weighing food. I use the tracker in my Fitbit app, although it's now called Google Health as of yesterday, and this helps me see the calories in vs expended which I find really useful - I set myself a goal of at least 500 calories deficit, on a good day 750.
I have seen others use Nutracheck (although I think that's paid for).
Unfortunately I have turned into a complete bore about these things, but it's definitely a lifestyle switch rather than a diet - it needs to be sustainable and include treats etc otherwise it just won't work in my opinion.
If it helps, I started my weight loss journey in October and am about 1lb off losing 3 stone, slowly but surely it works. (I measure in kg though as I find that more relatable)

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