Hi, my name is mychway! Looking for tips on weight loss.

mychway
mychway Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited July 2024 in Everyday life
Hi there, I am overweight, and I begin to eat less last month. I wanted to lose weight successfully. If you have better tips on weight loss, don't hesitate to let me know. Thanks

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  • Cher_Alumni
    Cher_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,713 Championing
    Hello @mychway and a warm welcome to our online community!  How are you this gloriously sunny day?  :)

    Well done you for deciding to take steps towards losing weight.  Is this something you've ever spoken with your GP about?  If not, I'd encourage you to contact them so they can offer professional advice about diet and exercise, plus look at referring you to local services i.e. weight loss groups/walking groups.  

    Uppermost it's important to not drastically reduce your calorie intake - by missing breakfast/not having regular meals - to help you lose weight in a healthy way that you can maintain safely.  Here's some NHS tips on how to lose weight.

    Whilst, we've also had a few threads about this topic in the past that you might like to read for ideas, these are:
    How are you finding the diet so far?  Please keep us posted and good luck.

    Just to let you know, I've moved this thread to our Healthy living category and amended the title to help others spot what it's about.  
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community Member Posts: 21,921 Championing
    Hi and welcome 

    Good luck with your weight loss I would say cutting down and eating healthy is the best option lose it slow and its about changing your lifestyle the best way to maintain your weight 
  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,611 Championing
    Hello @mychway and welcome to the community, I hope you've found the above advice helpful. 

    I wish you the very best with your weight loss, have you discussed the subject with your GP?
  • fluffycat
    fluffycat Community Member Posts: 284 Empowering
    (1) Do it slowly so not left starving and can stick to a plan over a long time (own or from a book etc.)

    (2) Appreciate it's easier at the start as you have more scope to shave calories off as your calorie requirement is higher when heavier 

    (3) Don't have naughty food in the house and if want to be naughty buy a small portion so not tempted.

    (4) Healthier Food swaps for food out of the house. 

    (5) x GOOD LUCK x



  • andrei547
    andrei547 Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

    Hi, it’s great that you’ve already started making changes. Eating less can help with weight loss, but I’d be careful not to eat too little, because that can make you tired, hungry, and more likely to give up later.

    A better approach is to make your meals more filling while still keeping calories under control. Try to focus on:

    • Protein with every meal — eggs, chicken, fish, Greek yogurt, beans, tofu, or lean meat
    • More vegetables and fiber — they help you feel full longer
    • Less sugary drinks — soda, juice, sweet coffee, and alcohol can add a lot of calories
    • Walking daily — even 20–30 minutes can help if you do it consistently
    • Strength training if possible — it helps protect muscle while losing fat
    • Better sleep — poor sleep can increase cravings and hunger

    Also, don’t judge progress only by the scale every day. Track your weight weekly, take waist measurements, and pay attention to energy, clothes, and consistency.

    The biggest tip is to choose habits you can keep doing for months, not just a strict diet you can only survive for two weeks. Slow, steady progress is usually better than trying to lose weight too fast.

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