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?
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Cycling instead of running and not sure of calorie intake
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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
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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 ☺️
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Think this will be a better forum for you . Good luck
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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.
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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.