Starting my new life

[C52xyz]

Hi everyone I need to loose over 6 stone to have a healthy bmi , I work long days and have a family to feed , any tips ? X

[IndigoBlue61]

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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.

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[Joanney69]

Welcome to this wonderful forum, C52xyz 😊 it's a great place for support and encouragement.

I would say, planning is key, if you work long days, so that you already know what you are going to eat when you get in from work, & it is in the fridge /freezer ready to pop in the oven or heat in the microwave, so you're not reaching for the easiest option, which is probably not the healthiest, or grabbing a takeaway too often 😊

As for having a family to feed, you don't need to prepare different meals, just adjust your portion size is often all that's needed, maybe adding more veg or salad to bulk out your meal. If you check your own bmi, it will give you a range, which is probably more than you would expect, but start towards the top end, & it really does work 😊

There is a weigh in every day of the week, so join whichever day is best for you & you will get to know a group of people who will become virtual friends, & mutual support is where it definitely helps you succeed 😊

Look forward to seeing you around, good luck 😊

[Tracie6270]

Hi I to have 6stone to lose and near the end of my 5th week and planning is the way forward I work long days to never pick any remainders left on plates I found once 2weeks was gone it was like I detoxed and its been going great since even with last 11days in hospital with my dad who wasn't very well I bought my packed lunch so good luck plan and be positive . Positive mind will give you success in your weight loss journey😀

[SMITHYC 1 stone]

Hiya

I batch cook so i know what we are having when i come ho.e from work.

Try eating more veg and fuit.

Try roasted veg for a change

Keep coming on here for advice and inspiration. Its a very friendly group.

Set small goals that are acheiveable

Good luck you can do this

[bikegrrrl 1lb]

Hi C52xyz , I see other posters have given you some brilliant advice which I would totally echo.

A couple more thoughts about what has been working for me:

I don't know what kind of job you have, but I have found it helpful in my office-based job to bring all my food in with me. I plan it all the night before. I sometimes buy something from the supermarket, but only if it's already calorie-counted.

I cook the same healthy meal for everyone, but maybe give the family more carbs in theirs (potatoes/rice/bread) - I will have a reduced portion of carbs. I do find it quite hard to leave most of my cals til the evening meal, but family mealtime is important to us so I am going with it.

My other half does most of the shopping and fortunately he tends to buy biscuits that I don't like v much, so it's no real hardship to ignore the biscuit shelf.

I can't stress enough how helpful I have found it to pre-plan what I am going to eat and then stick to it. It has really worked for me. The mutual support on this forum is phenomenal.

Good luck - onwards and downwards!

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Use a calorie counter app like my fitness pal. Drink plenty of water.

Healthy slow cooker meals and batch cooking are helpful when you’re busy.

I like to have healthy curries, chilli, vegetables, meatballs, tomato & basil sauce as well as soup stocked up in our freezer. Making some healthy snacks helps too. I’ve recently been using healthy mummy snack recipes. X

[Swan_not_elephant 7lbs]

My tip is: start with what is easy, educate yourself about this process as you go and keep it sustainable for you🍎 I wish you all the best on your journey