How can I loose weight to control my BMI?

[souda]

I want to lose 1 stone as my BMI is 23.5 and need to bring my bmi to around 20.

[SofaJockey]

I would start by congratulating you on your healthy BMI of 23.5 (well within the 'healthy BMI' zone).

I would have thought there are many ways to reduce weight a little further. You could do some gentle calorie counting, reduce carbs a little, up the exercise a little. Small adjustments should do the job.

May I ask why you are tempted by a '20 BMI'? As that's below even the mid-point of a healthy BMI (21.7).

😄

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome to the Weigh Loss Forum souda

You don’t say why you ‘have’ to lose weight, and please remember your BMI is only one guide to how healthy you are. What you eat and other lifestyle choices are also important. 😊

If you haven’t already then please read the Welcome Message in Pinned Posts here healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... Please read it carefully so you can find all the information you need to find your way around the forum.

As a peer to peer support group we rely totally upon mutual encouragement. Nothing beats joining in, reading posts and replying to others. Our Group Weigh-in and the Daily Diary are probably the best places to start

Best wishes

[Hidden]

I’ve walked on average once or twice a day for up to 30 mins at a time, can’t get to 10k steps a day yet but getting there. With my better eating I’ve lost a stone in a few months. Was in a bad way before lockdown

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Hidden]

Hi and welcome, CornishGent

It sounds as if you're off to a great start! Well done you!

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