I am a 72 year old male and need to lose about 7 pounds, but I am stuck on 13st 12lbs.
I keep below the 1800 calories, eat healthy and lots of exercise in the last five days i have done 50,000 steps, lots of gardening. Why can't I lose just a few more pounds? My BMI is 26.4 and I want it to 25.
Hi saint14 and welcome. Congratulations on all the exercising you're fitting in.
Can I ask you where you got the figure of 1800 calories? Have you used the NHS BMI calculator which will provide you with a range of calories that are suitable for your weight loss requirements. It could be that you're actually having too few calories (as odd as that sounds) and your body is rebelling because it thinks that it's starving.
Good luck!
Hi and welcome, saint 
I have recently been advised that a BMI of between 22 and 27, are considered healthy and a as we get older, the higher end of the range is preferable. It may be that your body is trying to tell you something
I would check your calorie allowance, as Tiggerr has advised, just to be sure.
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Take a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the BMI calculator, to get a calorie allowance tailored to your personal requirements. Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate.
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It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey
Hi Saint14, Lots of good advice for you here but I also wondered how long you've been stuck and whether you have maybe gained some muscle and that is heavier than fat? I also find I retain water and lose it all so my weight drops suddenly. Good luck you seem quite healthy!
Thank you for your reply it's very encouraging to talk with other people, I am very active walk a lot garden quite a bit, swim once a week. so it maybe muscle. keep going as they say.
Stuck On You – Lionel Richie
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