Calorie count

[Skitty2003]

Should you eat the amount of calories that you are recommended even if it is the lowest amount

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello again Skitty

The NHS BMI checker should have suggested a target calorie ‘range’ and we always advise starting towards the top of the range, being hungry is the single biggest cause of weight loss failure. It may seem a lot just now but trust me, it’s better to lose weight slowly and keep it off

Good luck!

[Skitty2003 in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Hi thank you for that I have roughly been working out what I have on an average day and I don't think I am actually having anywhere near the to lowest of the amount they are saying, they it should be between 1879-2416 kcal a day and I don't think I am eating the lowest amount perhaps that could be my problem.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Skitty2003]

I'm sure it seems higher than you expect and it can take a while to make the changes, step by step, so you're eating a healthy range of food at the right calorie level.

You're right to keep coming back with any questions You might like to join the daily diary - it will help you with planning and give you different meal ideas

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to Skitty2003]

If you can try to eat as near to the target vas possible Skitty, as you lose weight you will need to reduce the amount and you need “somewhere to go” as it were 😊

[Skitty2003 in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Thanks I am eating under my target amount which is between 1879-2416 and I think it was about 1500

[Pineapple27]

A lot depends too on activity levels. For example, if you are doing a lot of strenuous activity or exercise (say spending 2 hours digging the garden, spring cleaning, training for a marathon, etc) then you will be "earning" exercise calories and you should aim to eat at least half of these.