Just starting and not sure where to start?

[Htins]

hi everyone, as the title says in just starting out and looking for some advice re the daily calorie intake, according to the nhs website its 1400, then using the calc its 1700 then i looked at a few different tdee calculaters and they went to 2,000+!!! So yeah colour me confused!! Anyone shed any light?

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Htins

1400 calories is a generic number of calories for an average sized woman, with an average amount of weight to lose and there aren't very many of them around! Put your details into the BMI calculator, for a range of calories, that will ensure weight loss

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), or in the drop down on the 'Posts' page (it says 'arrange by'). Read the Welcome Newbie thread, then move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you.

Move down to the Topics, to find a variety of threads, collated into specific topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news.

Take a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the BMI calculator, to get a calorie allowance tailored to your personal requirements. Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate.

We run a weigh-in every day of the week and you'd be very welcome to join one of them. The threads can always be found in the Events section, to the right of the HOME page, bottom on a mobile.

We also run a Daily Diary, where we share our meal and exercise plans for the day. It's a great place to get ideas and to keep us focused. The link can also be found in Events.

Be aware, that the HU app doesn't give you access to all of our important features, so we advise that you use the full website page.

We've found that to get the best out of this community, we need to be active on the forum, as it's where we exchange information, get motivation and inspiration and make friends. We hope that you'll join us here, regularly, too.

It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey

[ButterflyPrincess1 2st 7lbs]

Hello Htins,

The NHS BMI Checker will give you a calorie limit based on your current weight, height and activity levels.

[HubbysMissMouse]

With the different amounts the NHS bmi will give you infor basing everything you need into it like weight, age, sex and exercise amounts. The others do not tend to do this. They just seem to tell nearly everyone same amounts or tell you an amount but not including your exercise. I would stick with the Bmi calculator. It has worked great for most of us.

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Hello Htins

I hope you get a new way of moving forwards... Sounds like a calorie conundrum!! Take a read of the post from moreless for sound advice on this forum.

Wishing you great success and support through the ups and downs...

Be loyal to you and your goals..

🔐 We all hold the key to unlock what we are really capable of.. Just believe it, work at it and enjoy the progress.

Cheering you on 🎉🎉🎉