Need advise please

leeswain23
leeswain23 Posts: 8
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so my names Nikki I live in the uk. I'm very very new to this I'm aiming to lose weight. I need to lose quite abit I've lost 9lb so far in 3 weeks but I feel theres more I could be doing. I have no clue on fitness really I'm trying to do 30 mins on a stationry bike at a mod to vigorous effort every day and waking places much more often instead of driving. What else could I be doing to help myself get fit. My daily cal intake now is 1200 which I find quite easy to stick to although I do have harder days having a family of 3 young children and a partner that never gains weight. Any help or advise is really appreciated x

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  • freelancejouster
    freelancejouster Posts: 478 Member
    9 pounds in 3 weeks is wonderful, but as a general rule, the quicker the weight loss the harder it is to maintain. A better idea might be to set weight loss at a pound a week and stick to those settings. As for 1200 cals a day, thats honestly far too few for anyone over 4 and a half feet tall to be eating long term. I'm going to assume you're an average height female (between 5 foot 2 and 5 foot 8). A good rule is to vary your intake over the course of the week - such as 0-2 days under 1300 cals, 2-3 days under 1650, at least 1 day around 1800 and at least 1 day at or above maintenance cals (generally between 1800 and 2500 cals). Additionally, when you exercise, make sure you eat your calories back - your body needs cals to run efficiently and healthily. the varying cals will keep your metabolism guessing. if this seems to be too micromanaged for you, a good rule of thumb is to eat between 1450 and 1850 all the time. As for actual diet - keep salt intake low, drink lots of water, and pay attention to your macros ( the carbs, protein, and fat), you want to be very close to them, when possible. This stuff should get you close to your goal, like through the first half to 3/4ths of it, easily. Feel free to add me or ask more questions.
  • JohnRHII
    JohnRHII Posts: 9
    I think you should incorporate weight training into your regimen. A toned body looks much better and muscle burns serious calories. Seems to me that most people can get thin as a stick and not look good or healthy. Take a look at women who weight train (not women body builders on steroids) and you will see they look the best. The trick to body shaping with weights , is to stick with it , There is no 90 day beach body, It take months to notice change and years to sculpt what you want. But, it becomes addictive, time flies and you can look your best. Whatever you decide, the key is to stick with it. Good luck !
  • ktley
    ktley Posts: 4
    hey my name is kyley im 16 5 feet and 1inche tall my goal weight is 120lb i am currently 145 so need to loose 25lb i use to be 154 got down to 120 then slowly let myself get up to 145 for some reason it has been alot harder for me to get back down i would love some tips from bout exercising and healthy eating!! the only thing that has been holding me back lately is that i just had knee surgery on my left knee and am in recovery , a couple days ago i dislocated my right kneeaswheel soo have been takeing it easy. while i have been layed up i have been really thinkin gbout how much u really want to tone up!! i really want to work on my upper boddy untill i can work on my legs!!! i think if i do work out that will give me more motivation with recovery!! my biggest goal is to look good in a bikini!! i would love to here tips on healthy eating and exercising with useing one knee while onther has to syat straihgt, im gonna try and come on this app every day and right a post of how im doing!!! soo send me a friend request ~~ Kyeley
  • leeswain23
    leeswain23 Posts: 8
    Thank you for your help I have been doing some strength training but very amateur. I am 5ft 5. Don't know why it says I'm less lol. I'll take you advise on bord and hope to lose :-) I also have a friend that weight trains and yes she looks amazing I've never been toned at all used to be slim. I just want to be fit and healthy plus look good to make myself feel better I suffer anxiety so going to gym is a no go for me atm so I'm doing mostly exercise at home but thank you for your help :-)

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