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[Teatrees]

Hi, this is my first day on this site and the end of the first week of my diet/Healthy Eating plan. I have been asked by a Doctor to lose 1 stone, but as an RA patient and on a strong drug, this will be hard as only 1lb loss, being very good and cutting out a lot of carbs. I don't eat any meat except chicken and have salads and fish a lot. Like many on their own, a bit problem is a sweet tooth (sweetener on lots of things helps). I am trying to eat fruit and salt crackers in between meals. Any tips would be great and do you think at 5ft 8, 1,300 calories a day should lose more than a llb a week?

Many Thanks and good luck too.

[TheTabbyCat Administrator 16kg]

Hi Teatrees welcome back to this amazing forum. I suggest you spend some time clicking about to find your way around as a lot of things may have changed since you were last here. It's easier if you have a lap-top as there are several threads. If you’re using another device I strongly suggest that you use the web page as opposed to the app at least until you know your way around.

About your calorie allowance we are about the same height and 1.300 calories is not enouggh for me.May I suggest you re-calculate.

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Have a good read of the pinned post “Welcome Newbies” and follow every thread.

Here’s the link to the pinned posts, healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Here’s the link for the “Tour” of the forum. If you haven’t already taken it.

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I strongly suggest you read and contribute to the Daily Diary and participate in a Weekly Weigh in.

You will find there's loads of tips about better eating, from other members. Sharing your daily menu not only helps you stay committed, it can help other members too.

Good luck I hope to "see " you around. Xx

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Teatrees

At 5ft 8", 1300 calories is way too low and I would suggest committing completely to a low carb way of eating and eating to appetite. Crackers and fruit aren't low carb (these may help dietdoctor.com/low-carb/vis... and the fruit and sweeteners will keep 'feeding' your sweet tooth. Eating between meals will put your body into fat storage mode and I suggest that you increase the fat content of your meals for satiety, then snacking won't be necessary. Here are a few things for you to look at:

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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.

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

[Teatrees in reply to moreless]

Yes thank you. I think I will give up my Special K and try porridge to eggs etc and go back to my 1,600 calories a day

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Teatrees]

Excellent idea, although porridge is still carby!

[Lytham 3 stone]

Hi, I do low carb and tend to find the cream takes care of my sweet tooth

Would you like to join us on the weigh in? Here's the link, I hope to see you there

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In addition to our weigh in we're also running an Autumn Challenge if you'd like to join that too? Here's the link x

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