1400 calories is that what we all get ?

[Runrabbit50]

Hi I’ve lost 7 stone shave about 18lbs left to lose I was doing WW and CC but need a new freshness to why ti goql so came here I read that NHS app gives all women generic 1400 cals a day to lose weight I run 3-4 days a week I’ve filled int eh questions and it says 1400 would this be what I eat ? Thanks

[Subtle_badger]

Everyone says to ignore that, and use the number from the BMI calculator, which is typically much higher

nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-we...

[Runrabbit50 in reply to Subtle_badger]

It doesn’t tell me how many though

[Runrabbit50 in reply to Subtle_badger]

Sorry I hadn’t scrolled down it satd 1547-1989 thanks

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Welcome back, Runrabbit50

As Subtle_badger has stated, use the NHS BMI calculator to get an accurate and personalised calorie allowance, alternatively, follow this eating plan that requires no calorie counting healthunlocked.com/api/redi...

As a reminder, all of the information you need about the forum can be found in Pinned Posts healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... and I hope you'll be joining all the Events, Challenges and Clubs that we run, especially a weigh-in and the daily diary.

If you haven't already taken it, here's a tour of the forum healthunlocked.com/?tour=true

We've found active participation to be key to successful weight loss and, of course, it's a good way to get to know people, find inspiration and share support and encouragement.

Wishing you all the best

[Runrabbit50 in reply to moreless]

Thankyou

[Read4 Restart Oct 2023 in reply to moreless]

Hi moreless I have clicked on the above link to find the eating plan that doesn’t require CC but I get redirected and can only get what appears to be the cover of the booklet (there are only 2 pages). What am I doing wrong? Are we advised to use the Change4life recipes as well? Thanks

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Read4]

That's correct, Read4, just a 2 page leaflet advising you to eat real food, rather than fake food, so no low fat/fat free/diet foods, no highly processed products, like cereals and vegetable/seed oils/spreads and less than 130g carbohydrates.

[Hidden]

How many calories we need is so personal - height, weight, exercise, metabolism. I eat about 3000cals a day & you won’t find that recommended on any website... 🤣

[Runrabbit50 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks

[AnnieW55 Visitor]

Also how much running do you do? Running several times a week doesn’t necessarily translate into the need for more food (or carbs).

[Runrabbit50 in reply to AnnieW55]

I had my calories upped by a pt as I plateuaed at 1400 and then started losing agin on 1665 after losing 7 stones it did equate to me eating nite night that’s how I know