How many calories should i be taking

[Lins69]

Hi there in a 49 yr old lady 5" 3" and weigh 15 stone 12 pds it says I've to eat between 1600 and 2100 doesn't that mean to lose weight or stay this weight how many fewer calories must i have so I lose weight

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Hi Lins69

That is the NHS BMI range to lose weight and enjoy the process so that you can stick with it! We recommend that you start at the higher range so that you can discover what suits you to lose.. You will be pleasantly surprised - like the rest of us! 😉

Cheering you on 🎉🎉🎉

[Lins69 in reply to Minniewinny]

So if I have maybe 2000 but earn calories from walking I'll loose the weight

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer in reply to Lins69]

Yep, aim for 2000 - 2100 and enjoy planning in advance, the daily diary is really helpful to keep ourselves accountable.

I would suggest you ignore the calories from exercise (unless it's huge amounts) and enjoy it as it is.. a bonus.. (just my opinion).

[Lins69 in reply to Minniewinny]

Thank u so much I'll try and find where the daily diary is many thanks

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer in reply to Lins69]

Take a slow read of the newbie post and keep referring back to it.. it really is the sat-nav to the forum.. Wishing you a great first week ahead 😉

[Lins69 in reply to Minniewinny]

Thank u i will try xx

[PippiRuns 6kg Restart Nov 2023 in reply to Lins69]

I agree with Minniewinny . I used to run a lot and would eat at the top of my allowance on exercise days an at the lower end on rest days. And it worked very well.

[Lins69 in reply to PippiRuns]

Thank you xx

[makeen_khattab_35 Healthy BMI]

Iam 16 years old and my weight is 50 kilograms, my height is 169.5, how many calories should I take to maintain my weight, thanks