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Vegetarian trying to loose weight

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Hi everyone,

I'm a newbie and have no health issues thank goodness but my weight is slowly increasing as I get older (64)

I would really appreciate some advice and encouragement as I begin my weight lose journey

You'd think being vegetarian it would be easy but I have a very sweet tooth so would rather have a pudding than a dinner

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IndigoBlue61

Hello Judecando Welcome to the Weight Loss Forum ☺

Have a good look around the forum especially the Newbies post (in the Pinned Posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile) and also the links to the NHS 12 week plan weight loss plan. This is an excellent plan with weekly email support. ☺

The forum has weigh in threads on 6 days of the week that you are welcome to join, as well as regular challenges and progress 'badges' including a 'Newbie' one for when you first join the forum. If you would like one just ask ☺

Don't forget to take your initial measurements and photographs as it's a great way of seeing just how far you've come, especially when the scales aren't co-operating. ☺

We are a very friendly group so please ask if you have any questions ☺

Best wishes

Anna

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Jennydill

That is one thing I am very grateful for. I do not have a sweet tooth! But I love crisps and nuts!!!

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benwl

Welcome judecando

Have you tried keeping a food diary and working out how many calories you are actually consuming? This can be a bit tedious but gives useful insights.

Weight loss is largely a matter of reducing total calories which is a nice thing about the nhs 12 week plan as it doesn't try to insist on any particular diet.

For me weight loss started happening when I switched from vegetarian to vegan and ditched the fat (mostly cheese and olive oil) and currently my diet is about 80% carbs.

Puddings are often be high in fat as well as sugar, and that combination can be particularly unhealthy. I love frozen banana 'ice cream' as a treat, it's been mentioned here a number of times and is famous on the Internet, just freeze the bananas overnight and then when whisked in a food processor they develop an amazing texture.

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