Reached goal size, still over healthy BMI.... what now?

spoonyspork

TheVirgoddess wrote: »

I'm a 36F (DDD) and easily fit into medium tops, so I'm confused, too.

Anyway, if you're happy with your body right now, then stay where you are.

I 'fit' in medium tops, but they tend to ride up my chest - particularly when riding - as they also tend to be a bit more short. That said, my closet is full of all shirt sizes from XS to XL: XL(12/14) is just my safest bet when shopping, especially online!

DKG28

don't forget to factor in weight of big boobs! sounds like a same size/composition person every where else but with smaller ones would be right at that healthy BMI number. If it's boobs that's putting you slightly over where you want to be, don't worry about it! There's a difference between added weight in the boobs (genetic) and carrying it around on the waist.

Vailara

I was in a similar position to you a year or two ago. I lost 60 lb and it got me to a weight I was happy with, but still an overweight BMI. I ended up sticking there and maintaining, as it felt comfortable and natural.

I've now decided I want to lose a bit more, but I'm not sure how low to go. One thing that's concerning me is how low my calories will have to be at maintenance if I get back to the weight I was at in my 30s. My sedentary TDEE at that weight would be around 1300, and I don't know if that's a realistic figure to stick with for life. I don't know if that's something that has been on your mind too, or even if it's something that should be a concern, but I thought I'd mention it. My feeling was that it was better to stay at an overweight BMI and be "comfortable" rather than struggle to stay at healthy BMI and end up yo-yoing. So I'm still not sure I've made the right decision in trying to lose more weight and upset the applecart of maintenance.

Sorry, that's not much help - just my experience. But it's maybe one option - just maintain for a year or so and see how it feels - how easy it is to maintain, whether you're happy with where you are, what happens to your skin, etc.

LuckyMe2017

zarckon wrote: »

If you're a size 6, you're at a normal and healthy weight. There is no "safety zone". You can have a heart attack or stroke at any weight. You can get cancer at any weight. At any weight, the probability of eventual death is 100%.

What is unhealthy is obsessing about numbers. BMI is just a number. It applies to populations, not individuals.

Exercise is great. Maintaining your losses is great. If you want to be thinner and can safely lose weight, feel free to do so. In my opinion, maintenance is a reasonable (and challenging enough) goal. You might also think about switching from "body" to "performance goals" (e.g. longer and harder rides, faster times - maybe a race or a group ride - whatever excites you).

Congratulations on your loss!

I agree with you that there is no safety zone per se. However, for me, culturally it's acceptable to be obese. To guard myself against obesity and related health issues, I chose a goal within my BMI range so that I would have room to fluctuate a bit until I fully adapt to being a healthier person. This is what I am calling safety zone.

lemon629

warnerlm wrote: »

Francl27 wrote: »

Got to ask, how can you be a size 6 but a size 12-14 on top?

In for answer to this.

Boobs.
I am a size 8 on the bottom and 12-14 on top (34F or 34G), although in stretchy things like t-shirts and sweaters I can wear a 10/medium.
When I get to my goal weight, I will probably be a 6 on the bottom and will still be a 12-14 on top.

I don't think I look weird at all. It's just clothes are sized more to fit the typical rectangle/banana type shape rather than an hourglass shape which is a little annoying but no big deal. That is what tailors and wrap dresses/tops are for. My bust measurement is only one inch bigger than my hip measurement. I look very proportionate.

segacs

lemon629 wrote: »

Boobs.
I am a size 8 on the bottom and 12-14 on top.
When I get to my goal weight, I will probably be a 6 on the bottom and will still be a 12-14 on top.

I'm the opposite. Smaller on top, bigger on the bottom.

We all carry our weight differently. If you're happy with your body the way it is, then you're at the right weight.

Dragn77

Something that came to mind regarding sizes...keep in mind that they are up to the whims of clothing manufacturers and with vanity sizing, it really doesnt mean much unfortunately.

I found out Old Navy is the *worst* with this when it comes to jeans..they are the only ones I can fit in to buy off the rack in a store (because of my shape plus I have a 36" inseam) in Old Navy, Im a size 10 jean. I cant wear a size 10...anything in any other brand out there...more like a size 14..12 if its an A-Line skirt, but even then, I'm pushing it.

So yeah, dont even get hung up on sizes (because, it can really suck to think youre a size x and find out in another store, that size is way bigger or even way smaller..there just is no standard for this..not in America anyway) Its more about how you feel and how you look. If youre within a healthy weight range and feeling great, then thats all that matters.