Newbie here! :)

[kfa_84]

I've never been one for weighing myself, but after getting bigger since a broken foot in early May, I've discovered I'm 3.5 stone overweight. I'm so ashamed to have let myself get this heavy but I'm determined to change it. I'm planning to stick to 1400 calories a day but having never counted calories in my life I was wondering if anyone has any tips. Thank you!!

[YellowRose55]

Hi kfa_84 and welcome to the weight loss forum.

Please don't feel ashamed it's only a number and you are now working to change that by joining here.

You are invited to join our Newbie Club, where you can meet other new members who are just beginning their weigh loss journeys too. Here's the link for all the information you will need to find your way around the forum:

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Write a brief note to introduce yourself to other newbies and I'm sure you'll be making friends, in no time.

Good luck with your first week.

[blackbeauty99]

Hi and welcome kfa_84

Please don't feel ashamed, you have made the first biggest step by joining this forum, well done!!!

You will receive great advice and fantastic support here.

Wishing you all the best with your weight loss journey

[Tiggerr]

Definitely don't be ashamed of yourself. Look towards living more healthily, sure, but you are the same wonderful person regardless of anything else.

As you follow the links provided by YellowRose, you'll see a link to the NHS BMI calculator. The 1400 cals you mention is possibly the generic number provided for women in general. Do take the time to run the calculator which will provide you with a calorie range tailored specifically for you.

Good luck!