Choc-addict.

[Hhealthy]

Hi, my current weigh is 74.7kg but I would like to get down to 70kg and I can't, possibly because my Diet is lacking in the required or suggested 5 a day, tea & coffee as opposed to water & lots of sweet treats. I go to the gym 4 or 5 times a week & I do cardio classes. My energy levels should be high but they are in fact low which suggests the fuel I'm putting I to my body needs to change. But old habits die hard so I'm struggling to change. Help!!

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Hhealthy and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

You are wise to look at your food quality as well as overall calorie count, as this may explain why you are not feeling your best. However we are not medically trained so if you have serious concerns please see a medical professional.

A sweet tooth can be a difficult habit to break but you will get lots of helpful advice and suggestions on here. I firmly believe that if you eat the correct nutrients and correct quantity, your body's craving for calorie dense sugary food diminishes.

Here are a few suggestions on how to get the most out of the forum. Please note if you are using the new HU App many of these features are not available so I suggest you use the full website version.

The first place to look is at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), read the Welcome Newbie thread first and move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you

Move down to the Topics, to find a variety of threads, collated into specific topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news

Have a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as many people have had success with it. Also use the BMI checker to find your target calories, it's important to eat enough. This was a major turning point for me, realising I could eat anything I wanted as long as the calories are accounted for

Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate

The forum also have group weigh-ins every day, as well as a new Daily Diary, if you wish to take part. The posts can always be found in the Events section on the 'home' page

You'll notice a grey box next to people's names, these are achievement badges, and as a new member you have a 'Newbie' badge. We've found that to get the best out of this community, we need to be active on the forum, as it's where we exchange information, get motivation and inspiration and make friends. We hope that you'll join us here, regularly, too. If you have any questions please just ask

Best wishes

Anna