Anyone want to join a weightloss thread?

[IrisCarter]

I am @14lbs heavier than before I was told about my mitral valve regurgitation and had open heart surgery. I usually manage my weight with exercise but as I now have heart failure I can’t do that so I am doing a calorie controlled diet.

After some trial and error I have discovered that thatit is harder for me to lose weight now I have heart failure and am taking more medication. So I started a 1350 calories a day diet last week and am using My Fitness Pal to track calories and nutrients. I am also walking everyday. I’m starting at 11st 7lbs and am 5ft 5ins. I am aiming for @10st 7lbs, which MFP tells me should take a at least a couple of months.

Anyway, if anyone else fancies joining a support thread that would be great 🙂

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Well done on the weight loss so far ! As much as I’d love to join the weight loss thread Cus I’m very overweight, I know myself that I won’t stick to it but I wanted to say well done to you , I have lost 15ibs since my heart attack and really the only way to lose weight is calorie deficit, move more eat less. As a chef who’s done a ton of dietary courses , I know that most diets out do not work and some are very harmful to you and your body . In sayin that I’m not saying your diet will be one of those ‘slimming world ‘ cough cough. 😂 best of luck to you i betcha you will do fantastic!! Hugs n love

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

FYI there is a weight loss group on HU:

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

[RufusScamp]

If you have put that much weight on, is it fluid retention rather than fat? It's worth checking with your GP or cardio team.

[IrisCarter in reply to RufusScamp]

It is definitely fat! Weight steadily increased despite diuretics, changes in dose and different type.

[RufusScamp in reply to IrisCarter]

Good luck with the weight loss. I really need to do the same!

[buddy2blue]

I to have heart failure as well as a very complex congenital heart condition. I’v just joined slimming world. I would love to follow your story xxxx

[IrisCarter in reply to buddy2blue]

Thank you! As I said, so far I am aiming around 1350 calories a day and using My Fitness Pal which I have used before. As long as you know the weights of your food the app is really good. I don’t get hungry as I fill up with veggies and fruit and just uave smaller portions of calorie dense stuff. I did Slimming World a long time ago - is that the red and green programme with free foods?

[buddy2blue in reply to IrisCarter]

No it’s changed but it’s really good and easy to follow. Iceland do the slimming world meals so it makes it easy and convenient xx