I have just signed up for losing weight as I am not happy looking like my daughter did when she was full term with her pregnancy! I used the BMI calculator and am officially obese weighing in at 15st 2Ibs with a height of 5ft 9ins. (Sorry but I can't relate to metric measures).
I have also been a type one diabetic on insulin for 39 years so over the years found myself going for the foods that are low in carbohydrates but not necessarily low in calories. I also travel a lot with my job and have had way too many hotel meals over the years, so it's time to make a change and get myself to a more healthy weight again :-). I also broke my ankle in April and it's still sore so that has affected my ability to walk as much as I would like but do swim a couple of times a week.
So good luck to all you other calorie counting dieters on here, lets give ourselves plenty of encouragement as I know from past experience how hard it is to maintain the enthusiasm.
Regards
Steve
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Hi and welcome Steveco50 I can't do metric measurements either well done on already finding the BMI calculator - did you see the calorie range it suggested for you to eat? we suggest you start near to the top of the range to start with
Sorry to hear your ankle is still sore
I would like to invite you to join our Newbie Club, which we hope will be a good place for you to connect with members, who are also just starting out, or re-starting.
If you just post a few words on the October Newbie Club thread to introduce yourself and respond to others there you will soon feel part of the club.
Lots of friendly, helpful and knowledgeable people here for your support. I found that staying in touch, reading and writing posts helped me considerably... still does.
I know that sinking feeling, my sister had a little boy in August and she put on two stone through pregnancy and appear to slimmed back down. Where i am no baby and lot bigger.
Lots of wonderful support here, sure you will slim down. Best of luck on your healthy eating journey x
Welcome Steveco50 this is the right place to come for support. We are all here for the same reason, we have let our weight get the better of us.
Sorry to hear about your ankle, I hope the swimming helps.
You know well enough that low carbs is important to you and I am no expert on eating as a diabetic. You might find some interesting things on the Daily Diary, or indeed be able to comment on what others have planned, this is one way we help each other.
For me the most important thing is coming on regularly and joining in.
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well done on already finding the BMI calculator - did you see the calorie range it suggested for you to eat? we suggest you start near to the top of the range to start with 
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