Hi All,
My first day on the programme. I didn’t manage to get any exercise today and ate a lot better than on most days but when I totalled the calories up it was roughly 1639 for the day instead of my target 1350!! So feeling like a failure already!
Over the years I have put on weight at need to loose a minimum of 10kgs! Seems next to impossible to me right now, but I know so many people have done it.
Think I just need some encouragement and more confidence in myself to really do it this time.
Thanks for reading!
Hi and welcome, fit-FOR-40
Why do you have a target of 1350? That seems to low to me. Put your details into the NHS BMI calculator and see what calorie range it advises.
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It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey
Thank you for your advise and tips, it’s really very encouraging. Will follow it up.
Hi, Sorry to bother you but I checked the BMI calculator as suggested by you and it recommends my calorie intake to be between 1345 to 1750 and that I should aim at the lower end to loose 1to 2 pounds a week. Does that mean that I will still loose weight if I consume calories more in the region of 1500-1600? It’s all a bit confusing as have never calorie counted before!
thanks so much for your help.
I always advise eating as much as you can, while still losing weight, especially at the beginning of your journey, when it's the easiest to lose.
It's a bit of a balancing act, to start with, until you find the right level, but start with 1600 and see how you go on.
This isn't a race, so don't be in a hurry to cross the finishing line, find a way that's going to be sustainable for you and enjoy your journey
All the best!
Thank you.