First Time Forum user and I am a bit nervous

[najobe]

Hi
I have never been on any forum at all ever.. I have read a few (a lot) threads on here and have found them really encouraging, but nerves have stopped me from joining, I am not sure where to introduce myself or if I should just join in on a thread that is going or anything really?
I am on the Exante Total Solution and have just got through the first week, I have three children and I have found when I am cooking for them and not eating it myself the hardest, I have started having my shake just before I start making tea has helped. Has anyone any other suggestions?
The other thing I am struggling with is drinking the right amount of water I am having to force it down and am still not getting enough.
I have not added my weight or how much I have to loose I am not ready to share that just now, even with myself I have my first weigh in tomorrow so fingers crossed.
And I don't understand all the abbreviations that are used either. Hope somebody can help me out, thanks Najobe.

[moonlite]

Hi najobe welcome im a restarter so dont panic. just try to drink as much water as poss it helps

Good luck
T

[Pierce]

Welcome and so very glad that you have come in and joined us

I have moved your post yo the Exante forum as it will get more attention here.

You are welcome to join in on any thread or start new ones yourself.

A diary is a good place to start as this gives members a place to drop by and lend their support and a diary can help you stay on track.

Good luck with Exante and if you need any help please ask.

Pierce

[najobe]

Thank you I saw it had been moved and had a right panic, I did think about a diary but I will see how well I do over the next couple of weeks, I have not told anyone close that I am doing this yet I wanted to get going before I said anything, the same with a diary I will see how I do before I start one.
The water is the only thing I am worried about right now I just can't drink it which is odd as I only ever drink water and nothing else.
Away for another test, Sunday night is the kids fish and chips night I have to go and get them fish and chips resist myself drive all the way home and then not pinch of their plates..
Najobe

[carrie1980]

hi and welcome, no need to feel nervous, were a friendly bunch. if your confused by any the abbreviations just comment on the post and ask, it took me a while to figure it out as well. xx

[najobe]

Hi
Fell of the wagon last night and had an omelette and some chicken, I hope this is not going to be the trend for me, I had my first weigh in this morning and have lost 6Lb which I was a bit disappointed with to be honest I was hoping for more. I get weighed again on Wednesday then is will be every Wednesday from then on.
If I was to start a diary do I just go and start one?

[littleminds]

I just wanted to say welcome - I'm new here too, but forums in general are very addictive! I love having a community of like minded people to chat to, bounce ideas off, celebrate and rant with.

[ExanteDreamer]

Hello and welcome, Najobe!

Well done on your 6lb weightloss already, That is fantastic. Dont be nervous, We're all a friendly supportive bunch

I had trouble with drinking enough water but i found drinking it from small squeezy-top sports bottles MUCH easier. For the first 11 days i was only managing 1.5 litres a day but it seems these last few days i have suddenly been able to drink much more, I think you just get used to it!

Best of luck to you on your journey, I look forward to following your progress xx

[missslinky]

Hi I'm new too :-) good luck xx

[najobe]

Thank you for the comments, still a bit nervous, I am hiding in the sitting room as the kids tea is cooking the temptation in the kitchen is too much. The amount of water that I have not been drinking has been worrying but hopefully it will pick up this week, as it has for you Exante Dreamer.
I have only managed one shake today, I couldn't face one this morning and even though I am hungry now I am not looking forward to the shake either. As this is the bit for introductions wondering if I should move to a diary, what do you all think?

Najobe

[carrie1980]

Yeah just ask pierce, you'll get more subscribers to your diary. Are you not enjoying the shakes? Xxx

[najobe]

Thanks, Carrie I am not sure, I just can't face them, the strawberry one is the one I tend to pick. I try to just randomly grab one which fails then I choose a strawberry one, I went for shakes only as I am not a soup fan at any time. the other ones I felt I would binge on specially the bars.

Najobe