need to loose weight

[height]

hi have sleep apnea, lost about 16 kgs, need to loose another 12 kgs.. am a vegeterian please help me with diet tips for weight loss

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

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[SoSueMe 7lbs]

Hi, I am also a veggie and living proof that we are not the stick thin stereotypes that you often see.

I think the answer for us is lots and lots of veggies to bulk out meals and prevent us from feeling hungry. Trawl the internet for recipes and have a go at the ones you fancy. I have lots of new ideas from doing this and look forward to trying them.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to SoSueMe]

Have you joined the 30 Plants challenge? Lots more ideas and inspiration there healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[Misslovely]

Hi Height

Im also veggie and overweight

I replaced meat for 30 years with lots of starchy carbs and cheese so even though im a veggie, the diet wasnt great!

I have ditched the crash diets and have decided that eating healthier in general and moving more is the key and sustainable for the long term goals of losing weight, keeping it off and getting fitter as a result!

I plan my meals for the week ahead on a Friday and factor in my snacks too! Ive taken to drinking fruit teas to help with my water intake, which in turn helps you not snack as much as quite often its dehydration rather than hunger!

I try to make swaps where possible - eg

When having noodles, rather than using pasta noodles i have boodles - which is spiralised butternut squash, also spiralise courgette and use that instead of spagetti, if i do want pasta, ill eat wholewheat. For bread i limit fresh bakery bread to a weekend and in the week tend to use wholemeal wraps. I read labels on food as sometimes the “lighter” version is healthier but not always - they tend to have more sugars in so be aware of that esp around yogurts !

As bridgegirl said, the daily diary can be very helpful as you put your intentions up for the day ahead and people may make suggestions on how to add more protein or lower the carbs if thats your aim.

I use My fitness Pal which is an app that tracks my calories and shows the % of protien fats and carbs

Good luck & hope to see you in the daily diary xx