from the UK and in need of motivation

Hi everyone, my name's Stacey and although I've been registered on this for a few yrs now, I've only just started using this properly. I'm from the UK and I'm one of those people that needs help and encouragement from others to get the motivation I need to lose weight. I'm pushing onto 13stone and I have never in my life been this big before, even when I was pregnant. I'm struggling to lose the weight and to make things worse I have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I know I'm not the only one to suffer with this but I know exercise and healthy eating can help minimize the symptoms of the above.

It would be nice to be able to build up a good base of motivated friends who know what it's like to be where I am so the the encouragement is there.

???? xx

Replies

  • cw106
    cw106 Posts: 952 Member
    i will start you off with a friend request.
    there is also a uk sub forum on here,you might get more joy reposting there too.
    good luck on the journey........
  • Tiegandee
    Tiegandee Posts: 1 Member
    Hi,
    I am pretty new here and from the UK. I have been using the app for just over a month but only saw the forum today.
    I am a 43yr old type 2 diabetic and have finally woken up and realised I need to change the way I live.
    Would love to chat with anyone else on their journey.
  • cw106
    cw106 Posts: 952 Member
    Hi,
    I am pretty new here and from the UK. I have been using the app for just over a month but only saw the forum today.
    I am a 43yr old type 2 diabetic and have finally woken up and realised I need to change the way I live.
    Would love to chat with anyone else on their journey.

    ditto to above message.
    am t2 as well, there is a great diabetic sub forum here too.gl
  • I'm still figuring out how to use this so I'm ever so sorry for the delayed response. I really appreciate your response and support. Thank you.
  • cw106
    cw106 Posts: 952 Member
    bump for uk primetime.
  • _runnerbean_
    _runnerbean_ Posts: 640 Member
    Hi, I'm from Hampshire although now living in Ireland. I have two school age boys and try to fit in healthy eating and exercise around work/school and kids activities. Feel free to add me so we can motivate each other.
  • K1tt
    K1tt Posts: 37 Member
    I'm in london also t2, logging everyday and happy to have more friends.
  • wannabeskinnycat
    wannabeskinnycat Posts: 205 Member
    A scousecat here. Always too busy with kids, home, work and socialising to take the time to look after myself but after a recent life changing health issue I'm now thinking of me :smile:

    So I'm now being honest with myself and admitting that I'm not ok to be this big and it's not cuddly and cute. I'm obese and I'm so not proud of it.

    I'm happy to be your pal. And anyone else who would like to add me.

    Miaoww :bigsmile:
  • FeefWV
    FeefWV Posts: 36 Member
    Hi Stacey:

    I would love to offer you support. I have much to lose as well. I've been a member now since the 3rd of September. If you don't mind a friend from the States, I would love to be of support to you.
  • plumsparkle
    plumsparkle Posts: 203 Member
    I'm from Worcester and have fibromyalgia. I log every day and try and exercise as often as i can. Send me a fr if you like