Hi Corrina,
I'm glad to hear that you're finding ways to measure your success other than the scale and it sounds like you're doing a great job! Keep up the good work!
The different plans are broken down as follows (based on your current weight):
Up to 140 lbs - 1300 calories/day
141-170 lbs - 1500 calories/day
171-200 lbs - 1700 calories/day
Over 200 lbs - 1900 calories/day
So just find which one you fall into based on your current weight and that is the amount of calories we would recommend per day. Depending on how you answered the questionnaire, you may have been given more calories. For example, if you answered yes to the "Are you breastfeeding?" question, you would have been given more calories. Additionally, if you selected "Very Active," you may have been given more calories.
I hope this information is helpful! Let me know if you have naymore questions!
Heather
Slim-Fast Weight Loss Advisor
Hi Heather! All your tips have been SO helpful to me! I started SF at 176 lbs 10 wks ago. I was doing really good, losing 1 lb a week. I got down to 167 and then started snacking more & stopped exercising. I'm eating too many calories per day the past 3 wks! I'm VERY frustrated with myself, bc I've "allowed" myself to get back to 172! Do you have any tips for emotional eaters? When I'm stressed I snack TOO much. Should I try chewing gum, drink more water, or what? I've been stressed the past few wks, but I can NOT go back to the weight I started at! I've been wanting to lose this weight for 5 years! Every time I lose 10 lbs I end up gaining it right back within 3-4 months! Maybe I should start snacking on broccoli when I'm stressed. I need to find foods that are filling. I would greatly appreciate any ideas you have for this emotional eating problem!!! Thanks! Leigh
PS: The weather has been too chilly to walk outdoors, but that's no excuse bc I have a dvd here I don't use anymore and I could walk at the mall, too. I find "excuses" not to exercise or lose my motivation after a while.
Hi Again Heather, I feel a tiny bit better about my weight loss. I "thought" I weighed 172, but it was water retention and I actually weigh 169. WHEW! What a relief that is! But I still have trouble with emotional eating and wondered what your suggestions for that would be. My goal weight is 150 and I will be THRILLED to pieces when I get there. I made up my mind "today", after chatting with a support buddy to start back exercising Monday and make sure I go 30 min 5-6 days a week. I know that's half my problem and the other half is the "slip-ups" with snacking when stressed out. Thanks for any ideas!! Leigh