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Heathy Eating/ Weight Loss

AmyLR94

I really would like to learn to lose weight/get into shape, but everything around nutrition and exercise confuses me so much Weary

I’ve asked around if there was a simple app to track my food or something and I tried the ones they suggested but it all seems too confusing. I thought maybe doing the notebook and pen way for but simple for me, but I have no idea how to calculate calories/protein/fibre etc. I am really rubbish at maths, so all of this is stressing me out.

I’m not really good at cooking meals, but I would like to learn how to make simple and nutritious meals to help me lose weight. But I’m also worried about finance on how much I have to spend to make healthy meals.

As I mentioned above, all of this is very confusing to me and I really don’t understand how people understand all this working out/ sticking to it.

Can anyone help? Or have an tips they have tried?

Thanks in advance x

  • AmyLR94 said:
    I’ve asked around if there was a simple app to track my food or something

    My advice is not to rely on random people off the internet and their advice - find a nutritionist in your area and make a booking with them.

    They will be able to assess your specific needs including any medical requirements and offer a recommended menu list, including weights of ingredients that should make preparations so much easier.

    They will take into account your current level of fitness, your activity level and your desired goals and build something customised to what you are able/willing to eat to get you to the goal.

    You can also ask questions about how to count calories in a way that you can handle - don't be afraid to ask them to present it a different way.

    It will cost for the consult but in my personal opinion it is really worth it.

    Good luck

  • I eat a lot of fish.  I stay away from sweets.  I also avoid pop as much as I can.  I drink Crystal Light and Mio.  I also eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

  • I've found the biggest thing for me at the start is counting calories. Do a bit of research and find out how many calories you currently burn a day and then aim to eat fewer calories than this and you will lose weight. Aim to eat healthy recipes (I use Pinch of Nom) to keep you fuller for longer. I find the beauty of counting calories is you can eat what you want, just as long as you stay within your allocated calories. ( I like a McDonald's so know that a cheeseburger is around 3/400 calories so if I have one, just make sure that everything else I eat that day stays within the allocated calories). I also find this useful as it's just maths, so gives me something to work out at the end of the day etc. this method works for me after trying so many diets etc but it really comes down to what you find works best for you. Main thing is that you have to enjoy it! It can be a fun and rewarding journey! Best of luck! :) 

  • in reply to DarkElf
    DarkElf said:
    There's no real way to lose loads quickly and sustain it (me and my friend tried fasting and it never got us anywhere).

    It really is true that dieting keeps you fat - swings and roundabouts. It's better to eat healthily, as you say. It costs less in fact that buying ready meals.   's links are a good start. I see a diabetic nurse for face-to-face advice and she is au fait with my autism. I assume you haven't got diabetes [I have type 2] but they are highly qualified to offer dietary advice, as are other nurses. 

  • If you have the time and a pedometer I personally recommend trying to do 10k steps each day, it worked wonders for me and I lost 3 stone without radically changing my diet. I found ditching chocolate and meats (pork especially) helped a lot.. I know it sounds like a cliche but I think when it comes to dieting all the little things add up. There's no real way to lose loads quickly and sustain it (me and my friend tried fasting and it never got us anywhere).