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Well just checked my bmi ..and im allowed between 1400-1800 which has totally shocked me..mind you..im only 5-2..and weigh over 12stone..and yes it upset me when i found out..i have bad knees due to carrying this weight..but 1800..seems an awful lot..what does everyone think..

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Beth_19

I was shocked as well when I started and my calorie allowance was 1700 to 2000 and I was 18 stone (roughly 8 stone overweight). I started with 1800, then reduced to 1700 and now I'm 1600 calories and I'm steadily losing weight (2st 7lbs since April).

Maybe pick a middle ground of 1600 calories and see how you go? It is suprising how it works but it does work.

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Jenever in reply to Beth_19

Oh Beth that's an impressive weight loss since April, well done you.

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Beth_19 in reply to Jenever

Thank you, I've lost steadily at one to two pounds a week, with two weeks where I stayed the same. It does work, at least it does for me.

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Jenever in reply to Beth_19

That's exactly what I'm aiming for, a steady 1 or 2lbs a week. Well done Beth & thank you, you've inspired me.

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Beth_19 in reply to Jenever

*blushes* glad I could help :)

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Yvonne-lesley-49 in reply to Beth_19

wow thats amazing..x

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morelessAdministrator7 stone

Everybody, when they first start out, thinks they can't possibly eat enough! You just need to rethink what you're eating and eat calorie dense foods.

I suggest you join the Daily Diary, for menu ideas :)

We always advise eating as much as you can, while still losing weight. Why not try aiming for 1600 calories and see how you get on? :)

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Summercool6

I was 11st 10 and bmi gave me same calories as you. I try to stick to the 1400 cals and it seems to work for me. I am on week 5 and have lost 5lbs up to now and I have gone over a bit sometimes. Good luck.

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Yvonne-lesley-49 in reply to Summercool6

Thats great im in this for the long haulx

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Summercool6 in reply to Yvonne-lesley-49

Same here my daughter gets married next august and I want to be at least 10st by then. I know I will most probably go up a bit sometimes or just maintain , but you still have to keep focused.

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Yvonne-lesley-49

Thanks every one..i think between 1500-1600 is a great base to start..at least i wont be hungry any more..thank you once again.xx

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