Changing Body Composition

starsarai720

Hi Everyone!
I am a 23 year old female, 5'10'' and 140lbs. My BF % is 20 and I am looking to get trim and build lean muscle!

About a year ago, I was 130lbs with a BF% of 17, but a very unhealthy relationship with food, as I would eat 800-1200 calories a day, but burn more through a very demanding job and working out... I was all skin and bone, exhausted, pale and often sick. I am now trying to find the balance, and improve my body image in the process. my goals are to reach a BF% of about 18, with a goal weight of about 135. I am looking for friends on here to help with positive motivation, support and pointers!

Though I know my goals are not as visible to others, I am still very insecure about body image and often find myself unmotivated and wanting to give up. In other cases, I am so upset with myself and my progress, that I get too hard on myself, my workouts and my diet.

I am now seeing a personal trainer and working on eating 1400-1600 cals a day and getting in body weight workouts and cardio when I can.

I am looking for mental and physical balance, and stories from others with similar journeys. Thanks.

coffeegirl

Hi! I have had an unhealthy relationship with food for a very long time due to an eating disorder. Right now I am working with professionals to help me regain muscle body mass, a healthy weight, eating habits, normal exercise habits and a routine. I can relate to what you wrote in your post. My weight has been up/down, messing up my muscle body mass index even worse than it was prior to being under weight; like you are experiencing.

If you feel overwhelmed with food to the point where it becomes too much then reach out to a Nutritionist/MD thru your insurance company/local doctor/hospital/grocery store (where there are Nutritionists available).

Like you, I too am working with a personal trainer and cardio as well. The motivation is not there though and some days I am dragging my feet to get out the door. Having an exercise buddy helps- sometimes that is hard sometimes if you feel isolated.

Online support is good if it is what you need.

Contact me if you need anything. I just started back online again because I also need support too.

Hang in there!! You are going to get there. Just one hour at a time.

Hugs!!!

Coffeegirl

starsarai720

Thanks coffeegirl. It's so nice to know there is someone who understands