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Scales stopped moving !!!!

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Crazykaz657lbs
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Hi everyone

I stared on my journey about 6 weeks or more ago , I was losing weight regular but now scales not moving I am on 1,400 calories per day sometimes less and do around 6,000 to 12,000 steps per day my clothes feeling looser. But not the dial on scales .I'm I eating to much or not enough I'm 5,1 53years and over 16 stone please I need advice

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lucigret

Hi CrazyKaz, I have just replied to your PM, so the first stop for you is the NHS BMI calculator - as I have suggested in the reply :)

The number on the scales is not always the be all and end all. The Non Scale Victories (NSV'S) can be far more encouraging. Your clothes feeling looser is a good sign that things are changing :)

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Crazykaz657lbs in reply to lucigret

Thank you feel better now xxxx

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BridgeGirlAdministrator2 stone

I agree with lucigret, you've been using a generic calorie target which suits few of us. The right calorie range for you is likely to be well above that and, once you settle at the right rate, I'm sure you'll start losing again and will feel much more able to stick with it and enjoy it.

If you think about it, it's not likely that one single figure would suit you and a 25 year old with 2 stones to lose and a 40 year old of 5ft 6 with 8 stones to lose. That's why you need a range that relates to your own height, weight, age and activity level.

Good luck :)

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Crazykaz657lbs in reply to BridgeGirl

Thank you was feeling a failer but I've to get right calories for me and kick this weight off xlol

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BridgeGirlAdministrator2 stone in reply to Crazykaz65

I'm glade you posted, you're definitely not a failure!! You're still trying and sticking with it. I'm sure you'll find it all more manageable when you're eating enough :)

Have a look at the Daily Diary and you'll get some ideas on how people are using their calories.

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BridgeGirlAdministrator2 stone in reply to Crazykaz65

I've just noticed you haven't yet joined a weigh in. They can be a great help and supporting others can give you a boost, too, and you'll know you're not alone. Why not join the wonderfully names Wednesday Wobble Warriors today? healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

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Gofitgirl

Hello crazykaz65. The responses to your query have hit the nail on the head. I am the same height as you and was 16st and my nhs bmi calculation came to much more than the generic 1400 cals per day. I have lost almost 1.5st and my calcs are still no where near 1400. 😃 Just as well because I don’t think I could manage that low. Have a good week. 👍

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Crazykaz657lbs in reply to Gofitgirl

Wow well done on your loss and thank you I've now upped my calories so hoping for a loss next week x

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DartmoorDumplingRestart Feb 2024

Sometimes your body gets too used to what you are regularly eating, so maybe switch from low fat to low carb, or cut out sugar, or give up alcohol....just a change that will kickstart your metabolism into losing again. Change your exercise from walking to swimming, or add some uphill work, or take up tennis! A few changes will refresh your whole approach to a healthy lifestyle.

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