Weight Loss

[WiktoriaSzyja]

Hi, I’m 17. Due to my under active thyroid, I’ve been overweight all my life, and I’d like to change that. I’m on the second day of the 12 week programme. Does anyone have any tips for meals or snacks/drinks that help you stay within the calorie limit?

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

First of all, to help you find your way around, and enjoy all the things we have on offer, please read the Welcome Newbies Post here healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Take your time to read it carefully as it has lots of information.

I also have an under active thyroid, but with medication this shouldn’t affect weight loss. The best advice I can give is to eat enough. If you are following the NHS 12 Week plan then the 1400 calorie target suggested is a just generic amount, please check your own personal calorie target using the BMI checker, it’s often higher than you think. We always advise starting towards the top of the range, being hungry is the single biggest cause of weight loss failure.

I also highly recomend coming onto the forum regularly, daily if you can, reading posts and replying to others. Being part of a community is proven to help weight loss. Why not join our daily chat thread ‘What’s Happening Today?’ and the Daily Diary for help with meal planning (details in the Welcome Newbies post)

For your own privacy and safety online we suggest that you lock your posts by selecting ‘followers in my community’ when you write a new post. Please read our security post here. healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

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Out of interest, can I ask how you found us?

Best wishes for your weight loss journey

Indigo 😊

[WiktoriaSzyja in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Oh I found you on the NHS website, and I will definitely read everything you have linked. Thanks!

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to WiktoriaSzyja]

You’re welcome 😊

[BridgeGirl Administrator SS Supercook 2 stone]

Hi Wiktoria, you'll find lots of recipes under Topics, once you've found your way around - just follow the link IndigoBlue has given you.

As for snacks, I suggest you aim to get your calories into three good, filling meals so you don't need to depend on snacks, as they can be a major downfall