Unable to set target of 91lbs?

999tigger

Lara_z wrote: »

NicoleisQuantized wrote: »

JazzFischer1989 wrote: »

Lara_z wrote: »

JazzFischer1989 wrote: »

Lara_z wrote: »

Who is questioning what this site is? Did I state this is not a health and fitness site?
91lbs is a healthy for me and a weight I am happy with.
I have always been around the 85-90lbs mark despite eating a high calorie, high fat, high sugar food. Since giving birth via C-section in August I currently weigh 105lbs and this is without a healthy diet and no exercise.
I have fat and flabs in places that is not normal.
Just because a weight is not healthy for others does not mean it is not healthy for me either.
We are all different.

I understand that and I wasn't accusing you of not knowing this is a health/fitness website. I'm trying to explain the rationale. Like I said, generally speaking, it's not a healthy weight for an adult.

You seem defensive. I wasn't attacking you.

Then why the need to point out this is a health and fitness site?

Because I'm trying to emphasize the fact that the main focus of this website is to create a pro-health environment. You're 5'2 so 91lbs is not a healthy weight, regardless of what you think.

QFT


I am 5'2" and the healthy weight range is 101.2 - 136.7 lbs. You mentioned you have unwanted fat deposits. What about focusing on body recomposition instead of just weight loss?

NicoleisQuantized wrote: »

JazzFischer1989 wrote: »

Lara_z wrote: »

JazzFischer1989 wrote: »

Lara_z wrote: »

Who is questioning what this site is? Did I state this is not a health and fitness site?
91lbs is a healthy for me and a weight I am happy with.
I have always been around the 85-90lbs mark despite eating a high calorie, high fat, high sugar food. Since giving birth via C-section in August I currently weigh 105lbs and this is without a healthy diet and no exercise.
I have fat and flabs in places that is not normal.
Just because a weight is not healthy for others does not mean it is not healthy for me either.
We are all different.

I understand that and I wasn't accusing you of not knowing this is a health/fitness website. I'm trying to explain the rationale. Like I said, generally speaking, it's not a healthy weight for an adult.

You seem defensive. I wasn't attacking you.

Then why the need to point out this is a health and fitness site?

Because I'm trying to emphasize the fact that the main focus of this website is to create a pro-health environment. You're 5'2 so 91lbs is not a healthy weight, regardless of what you think.

QFT


I am 5'2" and the healthy weight range is 101.2 - 136.7 lbs. You mentioned you have unwanted fat deposits. What about focusing on body recomposition instead of just weight loss?

How does this recomposition work?
I'm not bothered about weight loss as such. Just getting toned up and fit.

Then look up doing some resistance training and people might be prepared to help you rather than going for an unhealthy weight. If you do weights, then you can become fitter and stronger as well as significantly more toned but can also appear slimmer.

NicoleisQuantized

Body recomposition is modifying the ratio of fat and lean body mass.

Say you keep your calories at maintenance level. If you increase your physical activity through strength training, HIIT cardio, and other resistance based training you will lose body fat because you are creating a caloric deficit. Since you do not have a significant amount of weight to lose, I suggest a small calorie deficit to protect the muscle mass you currently have.

Those who begin a strength training regimen will gain a few pounds of muscle (referred to as newbie gains). HOWEVER, you cannot put on any significant amount of muscle while in a caloric deficit; you must have a caloric surplus to build muscle over longer periods of time.

For now, I suggest that you focus on eating nutrient dense foods and incorporating strength training exercise 3x a week that you enjoy.

PS. I should mention that body recomposition is a long term commitment. You will not achieve the desired results in a month.

NicoleisQuantized

I used this calculator: http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/

For a 5'2" 28 yr female who is 105 lbs and is active 4x a week, your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE, the amount of energy you burn a day, on average) is ~1650 cal. This would be maintenance calories.

However, if you do a lot of physical activity on a daily basis (walking, on your feet, etc...) this value will be higher. You have a better idea of what your activity level is than I do. Are you breast feeding? I ask because you mentioned a recent C-section. If so, your calories will need to be higher.

I strongly suggest that you buy a food scale. I have a feeling that you are overestimating your food intake.

NicoleisQuantized

I can appreciate how difficult it is to begin a new eating and fitness regimen with a new baby. I think the best strategy is to prepare snacks and meals beforehand (where you know the calories per serving) that you can grab on a moments notice.

2BeHappy2

WoW, Im 4'2 and although the Dr has said 100 is a "healthy" #, "ideally" I would like to be about 95 (if my body doesn't fight me on those last lbs).
Youre taller than me...its hard to imagine someone being on the lower 90 spectrum at your height, especially wanting to weigh less than me at mine!

SomeNights246

Lara_z wrote: »

Wow. I didn't know people here would be so judgemental. Just because a calculator gives a number, then surely that must be correct?

It's not really about the number a calculator gives anyone. I can't imagine anyone would be healthy at 91 lbs being 5'2". Just because it's what you've always weighed, doesn't mean it's overweight. It means your goal might need to be increasing calories, rather than decreasing.

NicoleisQuantized

I would suggest making a few small changes. Try more nutrient dense snacks; instead of crisps and cake every day, try nuts, dried or fresh fruit, hummus and crackers, protein bars, and dark chocolate (70%+ which is high in iron). You may find that your blood sugar levels are more stable throughout the day.

I try to think of ways to increase the nutrient and protein content of all of my meals. It's amazing how refocusing your goals in such a way can really decrease the anxiety about making a switch to healthier eating habits (or decreasing caloric intake).