Newbie to the NHS Weight Loss Plan

[autumebelle]

What happens about the fat content of food or are we not so bothered about that?

Thank you

[DartmoorDumpling Restart Feb 2024]

High fat = high calories, so foods such as cheese, meat, pastry etc will have to be eaten in small quantities if you want any calories left for anything else!

Having said that, foods high in protein will keep you fuller for longer, and some people advocate eating plenty of meat, oily fish, cheese, butter, cream etc as part of their general diet, as a good source of protein and fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin A and D.

The best thing is to have a wide variety of foods, and to keep track using an online calorie counter of one sort or another.

[autumebelle in reply to DartmoorDumpling]

I plan on keeping a food diary and am going to give up the yogurt that I have for breakfast now and get up half hour earlier so I can have something like egg on toast or some such.

[DartmoorDumpling Restart Feb 2024 in reply to autumebelle]

You can ring the changes; egg on toast one day, yogurt & muesli another, porridge another; keeps it interesting!

I even had one breakfast of a slice of toast and jam the other day (which I had just about given up), because I had a real fancy for a lovely toasted crust! Not the best breakfast but sometimes you can have a little of what you fancy.

[kantara71]

Hi Autumebelle

Once you determine what your daily calorie intake should be to lose weight then you need to count all calories you consume. Keep a check on the fat intake as well as the other macro nutrients, protein and carbohydrates.

I have found that I can eat anything, in moderation, as long as I keep to the daily calorie limit. After nearly 6 months on this lifestyle and eating pattern I have found that a lower carbohydrate and higher fat way of eating suits me, but everyone is different.

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi Autumebelle,

Welcome to the Weight Loss NHS forum. Many of us follow the NHS 12 week plan, and I would suggest that fat is part of a healthy balanced diet - although I would say people choose to have various amounts depending on their individual preferences - and probably 'tweak' the 12 week plan accordingly to suit their preferences. Personally, my preference is to eat a Mediterranean style type of diet, including fats from mainly olive oil, nuts, avocadoes, fish, but at the same time I try not to be excessive in my fat consumption.

What are your thoughts on fat content in foods?

I'd recommend looking at the NHS 12 week plan as a good structure. Also, do have a read of our Welcome Newbie post - in the Pinned posts section - top right-hand-side of the homepage.

Good luck with your goals. Wishing you a good week ahead.

Lowcal