Fat loss

[iugajl]

BMI is currently 35.6 and really want to get down to a healthier one of 18.5-22.9

[YellowRose55]

Hi iugajl

Welcome to the weight loss forum.

Take a look at the Welcome Newbie post in the Pinned post section at the right hand side or at the bottom if your on a mobile. Have a look at the nhs 12 week plan, many members have had success following this plan. Use the BMI checker to work out your daily calorie allowance.

Below the Pinned posts are the Topics where members share a range of weight related subjects.

Take your measurements at the start together with a photo so you can see the changes on the days the scales don't move.

We have daily weigh ins so why not come along and join us. You can find the weigh ins on the Home page in the Events section on the right. Just click on the post in Events and record your start weight and any loss/gain or maintain for the week.

To get the most of the forum be active, share tips, recipes and experiences. Read some of the posts they are very motivating.

Have a good first week.

Rose

[RG07 Maintainer]

Hi Good to have a goal- however 18.5 is very closed to being underweight. Have you looked at what weight you would have to be to reach the BMIsof 18.5 and 22.9?

I picked a random BMI of 22 without looking at what the weight would be then when I did I realised I had gone down to that weight before when I was training for London Full Moon (charity 25m walk) and I realised i had lost too much- looking a bit scrawny and staff at work were getting concerned about my weight loss, though I was eating a lot it was not enough due to the amount of exercise I was doing during the training.

I have altered my target to BMI 22.6 which is mid range and 8st 9lb (56.6kg) which is a weight I have been down to before and felt healthy at and was happy with.

Maybe when you reach a BMI 22.9 review yourself and how you look (ask your friends and family as well) before deciding if you need to go down to the BMI of 18.5.

Good luck with your weight loss- a lot of people who have a lot to loose set themselves mini-goals and non-food treats once they have reached them. Makes the challenge more manageable and less of an impossible challenge.

[iugajl in reply to RG07]

Thanks ☺️ Will definitely alter may goal then