Cycling instead of running and not sure of calorie intake

[Casablanca2018]

I'm new here, I've been reading the posts and now I have a question. I wanted to lose weight and get fitter, so I spent eight weeks sensibly building up to Sofa to 50k, the cycling equivalent of Couch to 5k. I completed the training and the ride and my BMI is now at the upper end of normal. Is 1600 calories per day appropriate for me, given that I am a 69-year old male? Secondly, how can I build on my progress so far?

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Welcome aboard. This is not a diet forum. We cannot help with calorie intake, you should speak with a dietitian on that.

We're here to help and support you on your C25K journey if you'd like to give that a go?

If not check out the Strength and Flex forum to see what other exercises you could do to help you stay fit and strong

[misswobble Graduate]

Doesn’t sound enough for an active male If you look at what’s recommended for a guy your age, which is 2600. I just checked 😃

If you eat healthily and exercise you will keep your weight stable. Be sure to eat enough! To be able to exercise well and stay injury-free we need to eat properly Make sure your diet contains a wide range of healthy

Foods 💪👍😃

I seem to eat more now than I did when I was overweight, but I eat the right foods instead of the wrong ones ☺️

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Think this will be a better forum for you . Good luck

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[Casablanca2018 in reply to Buddy34]

"oops, looks like that group no longer exists"

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to Casablanca2018]

Not sure why it comes up when I click on it ?

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Try typing in to Google.

NHS weighloss health unlocked and see if can access it that way 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and includes basic advice on diet but not on specific calorie intake.

Enjoy your journey.

[shrinkingjaz Graduate]

I think it's important to know that whatever you read about calorie intake on the internet must be taken with a grain of salt. It depends on your height, weight, age, gender and level of physical activity.

I don't think anyone can advise you of what your calorie and nutritional needs should be on this forum. It's something you asked a registered dietician and discuss with a GP.