Nothing changes, if nothing Changes.

[TheFatKitkat]

Well last week I was at work, discussing with a colleague about the glamorous side effects of orlistat. Gassy, fatty poos etc.. Which led us to then we discuss how much weight I wanted to lose. We reorganized my Fitbit app to have my food log at the top to be more accountable for what I shove in my gob.

She showed me a TDEE Calculator. I entered my details. 166cm, 114KG, 27 year old Female. Leaving of my body fat percentage because there's only so many depressing numbers in a day a girl can look at!

I was shocked when this little calculator recommended that my ideal body weight for my height, age and gender was between 57kg and 60kg! It definitely hit home the long journey I have ahead of me to lose the weight. But it has given me a starting point, the information I need to start cutting my food down, get my greedy mindset into a calorie deficit and start shifting the body weight.

So this is my plan, a 30/35/35 diet. 30% Protein, 35% Fats, 35% Carbs. According to the TDEE my body uses 2258 calories a day just to function, so if I eat under 1758 a day I should lose the chub. The exact numbers I'll be aiming for is 1300 to 1750 calories a day, a minimum of a 500 calorie deficit. 132g of Protein a day, 68g fats and 154g of Carbs.

On this journey I will also be battling with my mental health. Food has been such a comfort for me. Happy? Celebrate with cake. Sad? Let a whole tub of Ben and Jerry give you a cuddle. Bored? Snack on the entire pack of chocolate buttons. I will need to find alternative ways to manage my emotions. But you know, cost of loving crisis, a therapist is too expensive!

Once I have my weight under 100kgs, I intend to start going to the gym, building up muscle, improving my cardio and pushing myself further. Maybe fall in love and elope with the personal trainer.... But one step at a time otherwise I might just have a heart attack.

I'm sharing my journey with you, hopefully the next year. I need your help to hold me accountable, because nothing changes if nothing changes.

So share with me any little tips and tricks you have that you think might help make this journey a little less horrendous.

[TheTabbyCat Administrator 16kg]

Hi TheFatKitkat and welcome to our lovely forum. Wow you've certainly taken the bull by the horns with all your stats but weight loss isn't only about our "numbers", may I suggest that you begin your new approach with a more positive user name, eg. change Fat to Fit.

I suggest you spend some time clicking about to find your way around. It's easier if you have a lap-top as there are several threads.

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...

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

[Grigid Moderator 4 stone]

Hi TheFatKitkat and welcome 🤗

I think most of us have had similar shocks, mine was a real wake up call I can tell you!

My best tip would be to set doable milestones. Say 3.5kg, which is half a stone. The weigh in in here will really help with that as you get badges if you participate.

You’ve mentioned that you have a Fitbit. If you have premium, you can really track your calories. I use mine to work out a set deficit of calories a day. It works out what I need to exist, how much energy I’m expending doing exercise, and what I’m putting into my body (I’m scrupulously honest about that bit). It really has worked for me.

Keep joining in, especially on the Daily Diary and Weigh In. The members here are hugely supportive, and you’ll be able to pick up more ideas that appeal to you along the way, and tips on dealing with food related issues like cravings and so on. See this as a journey to a healthier you, we all deserve that 😊

Best of luck 🍀

[focused1 Maintainer 13kg]

You have this all thought out . The only thing I would do differently is get to the gym now . It will help you shed the weight . Buy a step . Even if you march up and down on it for 3 mins twice a day then more then more . Put on your fave music or You Tube does 30 min beginner. You will see though that this is endurance. Maybe try this for a week or so then get to the gym. Swimming is good . Pools are less crowded in the evening. I love Zumba . Again build up . Try at home. Don’t count any calorie loss against what you eat though . I found exercise distracts eating and if you have worked out then you don’t want to eat as much . Water -keep it with you 24/7 even in a bottle by your bed .

[Clematisa1 Host 1 stone Maintainer in reply to focused1]

I walk inside doing at least 10000 steps easily, so if you can't get to the gym you can still walk in doors. ❤️ focused1 Stick on some music and dance around the house. TheFatKitkat

[Edge1234 Visitor]

Fabulous post.

My take away tip on weight/fat loss always is;

In two weeks you will feel it, four weeks you will see it and six weeks you will hear it!

Good luck with it all x

[Wine 6 stone]

Small goals so you achieve them faster and celebrate with non food rewards...Enjoy it and do what feels good for you in a healthy way

Good luck

[focused1 Maintainer 13kg in reply to Wine]

Gosh wine - just seen how much weight you have lost . Amazzzzing

[Wine 6 stone in reply to focused1]

Thank you still got 2stone plus to go... Doing it slower this year although last year was healthy losss this year slower want my skin to recover it's not liked losing so much stuffing

[focused1 Maintainer 13kg in reply to Wine]

I know the feeling . I lost weight but my bingo wings could give me black eyes . I am 63 and find it hard to tone . I now don't want to be the silly low BMI weight that is seemingly recommended as my face would be drawn and I feel I would look scrawny .

[Wine 6 stone in reply to focused1]

I am aiming to get to 10stone as anything lower apparently I could go down to 7 stone and that's where I think I would look ill so at the moment want to get into the 11s and then see how I look at 4lb intervals but I think I will be OK at 10stone 8st or 7st isn't my target wait at all... I like how I look now but my legs definitely need some work... I am 58 and my skin is work in progress...

[Clematisa1 Host 1 stone Maintainer]

Every journey starts with a first step. ❤️ Your first step is coming here, you'll be welcome to join me on Monday at this week's weigh-in if you haven't already joined. Keeping ourselves accountable has helped me to lose weight and still maintain my loss. I use TRE which is Time Restricted Eating and I try to close the kitchen at 6pm most nights. Hopefully you will find what works best for you 💕 from some of the ideas on here. 🌈 TheFatKitkat 🌈

[focused1 Maintainer 13kg in reply to Clematisa1]

Agreed . Shut the kitchen early evening. It is those nighttime snacks that become such a habit . If it’s not in the house you can’t eat it .

[Clematisa1 Host 1 stone Maintainer]

I tend to do two meals a day - brunch and dinner, the later the brunch the better but it depends on what I'm doing whether I can eat later in the morning. Hidden

[Lynne64]

Breaking the snack habit is the key. In order to do this, we have to learn to sit with difficult emotions and let them pass, as they always will. I'm getting really good at this and it is making such a difference. And as you suggested, my kitchen now shuts at 6pm 😀 All the very best

[TongtongBunny]

Haha your name is cute. I too struggle with eating when happy or sad or bored or etc. Etc. Let's send each other strength! Fighting!💪💪

[TheTabbyCat Administrator 16kg in reply to TongtongBunny]

Hi TongtongBunny thanks for your support and welcome to our Weight Loss Support forum. I do like your cute avatar

I suggest you spend some time clicking about to find your way around. It's easier if you have a lap-top as there are several threads.

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...

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.