Any advice trying to lose weight when you're already "thin"?

hellokittylover2122

xchantallia wrote: »

Even though this thread is oId, I was wondering the same thing and am glad it popped up. I'm in the "healthy" range, but I feel like I got a few pounds to lose. I think I will follow others advice and try lifting and putting on muscle. I can't imagine only eating 1200 calories for the rest of my life.

Hello! I was in a similar boat about 6 months ago. I use to be 130 lbs at 5’7 with 24 percent body fat. I’m currently 120 lbs with 17-18 percent body fat. I now eat exactly 2100 calories a day and dont gain any weight due to my metabolic rate going up. I did this by strength training combined with some cardio at the gym. The key for me was building muscle and losing body fat. The more muscle you have , the more calories your body burns on it’s own, hence the more you can eat and still lose weight ! Also undereating was actually preventing me from losing weight. I was also eating 1200 a day thinking I would get smaller, but what happened was my metabolism got use to such a low energy amount and worked less hard. My reccomendation to you would be to eat 1500-1600 calories a day and find some online kettlebell / strength excersizes 2-3 times a week. Also incorporate HIIT cardio 3 times a week. I’m starting a cut this week as I want to lose 3 more pounds and will be eating 1500 a day, putting me in a 600 calorie deficit.

hellokittylover2122

whmscll wrote: »

I knew I shouldn’t have posted. That I would just get a bunch of judgement. Done.

What your saying isn’t wrong as everyone’s metabolic rate is different. Some people only need 1200 a day if they are living a sedentary lifestyle or very short . However , eating such a low amount in the long term for most people isn’t very realistic.
I use to be 130 lbs at 5’7 with 24 percent body fat. I’m currently 120 lbs with 17-18 percent body fat. I eat exactly 2100 calories a day and dont gain any weight due to my metabolic rate going up. I did this by strength training combined with some cardio at the gym and eating lots of protein. The key is building muscle and losing body fat. The more muscle you have , the more calories your body burns on it’s own, hence the more you can eat and still lose weight!

sardelsa

hellokittylover2122 wrote: »

xchantallia wrote: »

Even though this thread is oId, I was wondering the same thing and am glad it popped up. I'm in the "healthy" range, but I feel like I got a few pounds to lose. I think I will follow others advice and try lifting and putting on muscle. I can't imagine only eating 1200 calories for the rest of my life.

Hello! I was in a similar boat about 6 months ago. I use to be 130 lbs at 5’7 with 24 percent body fat. I’m currently 120 lbs with 17-18 percent body fat. I now eat exactly 2100 calories a day and dont gain any weight due to my metabolic rate going up. I did this by strength training combined with some cardio at the gym. The key for me was building muscle and losing body fat. The more muscle you have , the more calories your body burns on it’s own, hence the more you can eat and still lose weight ! Also undereating was actually preventing me from losing weight. I was also eating 1200 a day thinking I would get smaller, but what happened was my metabolism got use to such a low energy amount and worked less hard. My reccomendation to you would be to eat 1500-1600 calories a day and find some online kettlebell / strength excersizes 2-3 times a week. Also incorporate HIIT cardio 3 times a week. I’m starting a cut this week as I want to lose 3 more pounds and will be eating 1500 a day, putting me in a 600 calorie deficit.

Why is your goal to be underweight. I highly recommend seeking help if you still think you need to lose weight with your stats.

TanyaHooton

How old are you? I am 5'6" inches, 36 years old, and when I told my doctor that I intended to lose more weight (I am 137 now), she said, "good, but don't go below 20 BMI." I looked that up and 20 BMI for our height is 124 lbs.

I will say that my 15-year old daughter - who is an athlete (swimmer) and has tummy problems is 114 lbs and 5'6" - and she is barely in the normal BMI. She looks like a healthy teenager, and her doctor has no problem with that since she is low body fat % and has amazing cardiovascular indicators. Something to keep in mind.

whmscll

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Why is your goal to be underweight. I highly recommend seeking help if you still think you need to lose weight with your stats. [/quote]

Why the judgement?

kimny72

Was responding to posts that have now been edited, so never mind

cwolfman13

whmscll wrote: »

Why is your goal to be underweight. I highly recommend seeking help if you still think you need to lose weight with your stats. [/quote]

Why the judgement?

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I don't think it's "judgement" to point out that it's not good to be underweight. It's unhealthy...this is a health app.

nooshi713

Why do so many young women want to be underweight??? It is not attractive or healthy. Baffles me.

k8eekins

nooshi713 wrote: »

Why do so many young women want to be underweight??? It is not attractive or healthy. Baffles me.

The perception is, the smaller the more beautiful even age-defying- young or mature.

Dreamwa1ker

I'm 5'6" too. When I was young I was typically 120 without even trying but when marching band 2 a days would come around in the summer and I was super active I'd drop to 115. When that happened my periods would also stop. That told me 115 is probably too low a weight for my body. Basically my advice for anyone reading would be don't get too fixated on a number in your head but listen to your body too.