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[Our4kids]

Hi all

I am a Newby and am struggling with a couple of things, I have the app Nutra Check which says I am allowed 1,200 calories a day but this app says I am allowed 1,400 calories, I am totally confused. I struggle with things to make as my husband is not really on board with it which makes it hard for me. I used to go to slimming world but fell out with them which is a long story, Can anyone give me any help x

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Hi,

You may want to use the NHS BMI calculator as neither 1200 or 1400 are likely to be correct.

This is the link - nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Healthyw...

Use this to get your actual calorie range - then aim for near the top end daily.

[Our4kids in reply to Hidden]

Hi, I have used that but was advised to use the nutra check when I was using the calorie checker, that was free for a week and now they want £3.99 per month. The calorie checker didn’t have foods that I was putting in.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Our4kids]

That's the link for the NHS BMI calculator, to get the correct calorie allowance for you, not the number of calories in the food you eat.

You can get free calorie counts from Google.

[Our4kids in reply to moreless]

Thanks very much for your help, not very good with these apps, x

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Our4kids]

I never use them, I think they're more trouble than they're worth! I hope you're not using the Health Unlocked app, or you'll get an even bigger headache!

[Our4kids in reply to moreless]

I have a headache with it all, I don’t know whether I am coming or going x

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Our4kids]

Just take your time and it will get easier

[Hidden in reply to Our4kids]

moreless is right, my link was for you to get your calorie range for what you should be eating daily.

Google is great for looking up calories in actual food. I use it all the time and it's free!

[Anji23 in reply to Our4kids]

I was eating 1200 but told I need to up to 1400 although I am trying to loose weight, seemed strange all new to me too but apparently I wasn't eating enough to loose. Time will tell i am 2lb down this week . I am using my fitness pal free and has all foods so far

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Anji23]

Hello Anji23 and welcome to the weight loss forum.

I'm not sure who has suggested 1200 or 1400 as there is no "one size fits all". If you think about it, it wouldn't make sense to advise the same figure for a 50 year old with 2 stones to lose and a 25 year old with 6 stones to lose, would it? That's why you need to get a calorie range relevant to you (gender, age, height, weight, activity level) from the NHS BMI calculator.

To help you find your way around, we've put together this Newbie Welcome pack healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... Please take your time reading it so you know what the forum has to offer you.

You might like to start by joining today's weigh in. It runs on mutual support so please join in and reply to some of the other there; they will appreciate it Here's the link healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Our4kids

1200 and 1400 are generic amounts that don't take into account your age, weight and exercise. You need to put your details into the NHS BMI calculator, for a calorie range that's tailored for your personal requirements. Then aim for the upper end of the range, until you find the level that's right for you.

This is supposed to be a sustainable healthy lifestyle, not another diet, which would likely be doomed to hunger and failure.

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Please take the time to read it carefully, so that you're able to enjoy everything that we have on offer.

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