Calories

[Timber12]

I am using 1,400 calories a day but I don’t think this is right . I have just done the bmi and it says I should be on 1495-1922 a day ?? Help 😂😂😂

[S11m]

Hi, Timber12 , Welcome

How much weight have you been losing a week on 1,400 calories, for how long?

The Admins recommend starting at the top of the NHS BMI recommended range... some people cannot easily lose weight just by eating less, but if 1,400 works for you, you are fortunate!

If you are having problems... start at 1,922 calories a day.

[Timber12 1lb in reply to S11m]

Hi I’ve only just started on this journey . Do you think I should use what they recommended ? Thanks very much xx

[S11m in reply to Timber12]

That is a complicated question - the admins would, I expect, say start at 1,922, and I am not qualified to disagree ...particularly without knowing a great deal more about you and your diet history.

I have been fortunate enough to lose weight easily without counting calories.

[Timber12 1lb in reply to S11m]

Thankyou I will start at 1,922 and see how it goes . Thanks very much xx

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

You've done the right thing Timber12 . That range is designed for you to lose 1-2lbs per week/0.5-1kg. The Admins and other longstanding forum members recommend this because there is a lot of experience here saying it works/

Start off towards the upper end and your range will reduce as your BMI reduces and your body needs fewer calories. This will help you understand how it works healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[Timber12 1lb in reply to BridgeGirl]

Thank you xx

[RG07 Maintainer]

Hi

I did the 12 week weight loss plan and did the 1400/day but occasionally went up to 1650 (my range according to the bMI calculator was 1650-1900). I didn't feel hungry the majority of the time but when I did I was ok going over the 1400/day. The administrators do recommend following the individual calorie rather than the generic but I think it depends on if you feel hungry or not on the 1400 and find yourself snacking.

[Timber12 1lb in reply to RG07]

Thanks I’m going to try and include them all but I do think it could be a struggle x

[RG07 Maintainer in reply to Timber12]

If you think you won't be able to manage the 1400 then use your individual allowance mid- upper range- good luck

[Timber12 1lb in reply to RG07]

Thanks x

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Timber12]

It just seems implausible to me that a generic figure would suit equally a 60 year old with 5 stones to lose, a 30 year old with 2 stones to lose and a 45 year old with 8 stones to lose. I'm not sure why they give a generic figure, then advise you to use the BMI calculator which gives a range specific to your height, weight, age, gender and activity level.

[lucigret]

Another thing to bear in mind Timber, as you loose weight you need to drop your calories - when you reach your goal weight you will then need to find a maintenance level. If you start at 1,400 and then have to drop to keep loosing you may end up dropping to as little as 1,100.

This is probably not sustainable for many people for life. You could feel hungry and then as soon as you eat more the weight will come back. The higher the amount of calories you can loose weight on, the higher the amount to maintain on, making for a much happier life😊

[Timber12 1lb in reply to lucigret]

That’s great lucigret thank you xx

[grannydoug Maintainer]

Also try not to go for a speedy weight-loss Timber12 . Apparently losing gradually and gently helps to you to maintain once you reach your goal. Lose too quickly and it's hard to maintain. I agree with the advise you've been given above regarding starting at the upper end of your calorie range. I wish you well on your journey. ☺

[Timber12 1lb in reply to grannydoug]

Thank you xx