Hello there and welcome

You found the most wonderful site for information and support.

I believe the formula for eating 10 X your weight is based on your goal weight. If you are happy with 1700 Cal don't force yourself to eat more. The key is to eat until satisfied and not to go hungry.

I started with Atkins and the food pretty much kept cravings down. You can get a lot of information on line under www.atkins.com. If you have problems walking..how about swimming? It should be something you have fun doing in order to keep it up.

Start your own journal..there you can meet a lot of people, share your dailies and I often whine in mine

If you have more questions come visit me.

Take care and good luck