Confused

[Halldeb]

I've done the BMI check and it says that I have to eat between 1400 and 1900 calories. Is that how many calories I should eat if I want to loose weight or how many I should eat to stay the weight I am?

Thanks

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

That is the amount to lose between 1 and 2 pounds a week. More than you expected? It was for me!! Enjoy your planning, maybe join the daily diary? Lots of ideas on there.

Cheering you on to your goals 🎉🎉🎉

[Halldeb]

Thanks for the reply. It does seem a lot. I find it hard to believe that I would still loose if I ate the top of the range amount of calories but great if I can. That would allow for the occasional glass of wine or bar of chocolate.

I'm not very adept at social media but I will try to work out how to join the daily diary.

[Lindakirk 1st 7lbs in reply to Halldeb]

I was surprised at the amount of calories at first. I have lost 17lbs eating at the top of the range and walking 10000 steps a day. As you say it allows you to have chocolate and wine which means you can stuck to the plan.

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Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), or in the drop down on the 'Posts' page (it says 'arrange by'). Read the Welcome Newbie thread, then move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you.

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Have a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as many people have had success with it. Also use the BMI checker to find your target calories, it's important to eat enough. This was a major turning point for me, realising I could eat anything I wanted as long as the calories are accounted for 😊

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 😊

To the right of the HOME page (bottom on a mobile), you'll find Events. In there, you'll find links to our daily Weigh-in's (you will choose just one day per week), our Daily Diary, where we post our menu and exercise plans, for accountability, advice and support - which is great to get ideas of what other people are eating and I have to confess to nicking some of their menu's and our “What's happening today” thread, where we pop in for a chat.

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We've found that to get the best out of this community, we need to be active on the forum, as it's where we exchange information, get motivation and inspiration and make friends. We hope that you'll join us here, regularly, too 😊

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome Halldeb 😊 Have a good look around and please ask if you have any questions