Weight loss plans

[c0sm1k]

Weight loss plans - what plans are you on and how are you finding them?

I know I’m better if I have a plan to stick to, I’ve just joined ww as I need a good kickstart so going shopping today for some healthy foods. I’m just stuck in a rut atm eating all the wrong stuff. I have 2 young children also so too much temptation in the house, I need to be really disciplined.

[Brawny77]

I menu plan I find that if I plan exactly what I’m going to eat in a day I do a much better job.

I try for 1400 calories a day. I also try to stay low carb

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Brawny77]

How did you decide on 1400?

[Brawny77 in reply to BridgeGirl]

Mostly trial and error. I can go as high as 1800- 2000 and not gain but if I try for 1400 and accomplish 1500 or even 1600, I am still in deficit especially if I exercise.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Brawny77]

I don't count calories these days - it stopped making sense for me because of what I learned here - but when I did and was around 185lbs, I had a bigger "allowance" than that and lost weight steadily. I've always preferred to eat as much as I can, consistent with losing weight, rather than as little as I can manage on

[MissisB 4 stone in reply to Brawny77]

Goodness gracious. I weigh less than half your weight (I’m not tall!) and I would lose weight eating that number of calories. I am sure you could eat more and still lose weight - I did - and felt better for it. It’s not good to lose too fast on too few calories - it’s just too restrictive amongst other things.

[Brawny77 in reply to MissisB]

My metabolism has significantly dropped over the last 10 years or so. In my athlete days it 4000+ calories, now it’s around 2400 (sigh)

[MissisB 4 stone in reply to Brawny77]

I definitely found changing what I ate made me able to eat more. Which is good when you’re age challenged too.

[Tank_EG Maintainer 7 stone in reply to Brawny77]

Hi Brawny77,

when losing weight I probably consume a similar number of calories and strangely find if I have more it can actually make me feel more hungry between meals 👍

[Misswizzes 3kg]

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[Tank_EG Maintainer 7 stone]

Morning c0sm1k,

I'm on a low calorie / low processed carb diet. The low carbs helps with cravings as does making sure I drink plenty and I find cups of tea helps here. I also make sure I have food I enjoy, if it is high in calories or carbs then I limit portion size.

Having young children in the house with the temptation it brings is not easy.

[Brawny77 in reply to Tank_EG]

I tried drinking plenty of beer. I felt great but the weight loss just wasn’t happening... just kidding lol

[Tank_EG Maintainer 7 stone in reply to Brawny77]

How strange on the lack of weight loss 🤣

[amykp Visitor]

low carb, high fat! as many calories as I want, but counting carbs like crazy. (keto :o)

[Lytham 3 stone in reply to amykp]

Hello, would you both like to join us on our weigh in? Here's the link, hope to see you there! x

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

[amykp Visitor in reply to Lytham]

I have pretty much maintained my weight for over ten years--a BMI of 21.5, down from 27.5. I work at it with a keto diet...and I no longer gain or lose more than about a pound or two.

I am quite strict with my diet. The few times I've tried anything other than strict, even a cheat day, my weight has crept up.

[Lytham 3 stone in reply to amykp]

Congratulations, that's BRILLIANT to hear, I'm a low carber, very reassuring x

[c0sm1k in reply to Lytham]

I’m doing the Saturday weigh in, hoping I’ve lost a bit this week, I’ve been pretty good, finding the planning good, done measurements and taken som photos 👍🤞

[Lytham 3 stone in reply to c0sm1k]

Great, good luck! x

[jd65 2lbs Restart Feb 2025]

I’m calories counting.

I’ve cut out all snacks and have reduced the alcohol to a minimum. I try to have 3 meals a day - home cooked from scratch and have reduced my carbs .

I plan my meals weekly and join in every day on the daily diary.

[Brawny77]

Home cooked works best for me too.Restaurants temp me with Bread on the table and bowls of chips and salsa and large portions...

[utep99]

Using the Mediterranean diet getting recipes from Mediterranean cookbooks.

[Lytham 3 stone in reply to utep99]

Hi, would you like to join us on the weigh in? Here's the link, I hope to see you there! x

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

[Hopalong1 2 stone in reply to Lytham]

I would like to join you tomorrow, pwease😊😊On the scales 6:30 am, plus or minus xx

[Lytham 3 stone in reply to Hopalong1]

You better be there my friend, I'll be looking for you!

It isn't the same without you! x

[Hopalong1 2 stone in reply to Lytham]

Roy and I are taking Daddy to work and having a walk, but I will be there. I know it is a plus, but I can face it. Thank you, Treasure xx

[Lytham 3 stone in reply to Hopalong1]

Course you can, just keep thinking of the loss you'll be reporting next week! x

[Hopalong1 2 stone in reply to Lytham]

Well, I know the abyss I have returned from. When is summer challenge, Chick? I miss our chats. I think your 30 plants was cool too xx

[Lytham 3 stone in reply to Hopalong1]

I'm not planning a Summer challenge atm, well done for coming back from the abyss! x

[EveryoneKnows 4st 7lbs]

I do calorie counting, about 1700-1800kcals a day! I find it very flexible and means I don't feel restricted. Have lost over 40lbs. I've dabbled with low carb but it doesn't work for me, makes me feel light headed and want to grab the sweet treats! Calorie counting is much more sustainable for me. Good luck on your journey