lost 50 to 52 lbs still look like a fat *kitten*

kimny72

OP, I'm just going to agree with what I think is already good advice you've been given:

• You already lost 50 lbs and that is AWESOME!
• Make sure your stats are correct in MFP and set your goal to 1 lb per week,
• Commit to logging consistently, every day, as accurately as possible.
• Add in some kind of strength training program, if you have to cut back the cardio a little to make that happen, do it. There are some great body weight programs, or if you can go the gym or have a barbell, some great programs for that too.
• Make sure you are getting enough protein, your muscles need it.
• Your weight loss will probably slow down a little, but you will start strengthening your muscles and feeding your body what it needs, which should make you feel better.

Give yourself the credit you deserve, and hang in there. Good luck :drinker:

kshama2001

Count me as another vote for eating at least 1500 calories and lifting weights.

Geocitiesuser

Since no one else said it, I will pick up the mantle of bad guy (sigh).

The reason you still "look fat" is because you are. (Being fat is okay, we should all love ourselves, btw, I'm not trying to insult you, just being honest.)

BMI calculator gets a lot of negative press by people, but the undeniable fact is that BMI does a really good job of estimating a normal healthy weight for the vast majority of the population. Doubley so if you are not a strength based athlete. If you are concerned about still "looking fat" then you need to become unfat. In all reality you probably need to get down to 165 to 170lbs.

So, again, I'm not trying to be offensive. Just trying to expose some uncomfortable truth about weight. If you've lost 50, you can lose another 40. It's just another leg of your journey. You have to figure out what's important to you.

lemurcat12

txBen01 wrote: »

My doctor told me that i should be 180 but he said that was unrealistic and he would be happy at if i got to 200 so i am at 209.5 this morning so i want to go to 180 by July August. I have absolutely no health issue that i need to deal with blood pressure is good, blood sugar is good cholesterol etc all very good. I just want to loose weight

That's great -- it means there is no need to rush it, and you can approach the rest aiming for maybe 1 lb/week or so and also trying to build some muscle (with a progressive program, as psulemon and others will tell you about).

I agree with others that you often don't see the change in yourself, too -- I bet there's more of a difference than you realize. Taking photos can help with that.

LessCookiess

Another thing I want to say is be more kind to yourself calling yourself a fat *insert swear word* is a bit harsh. I think you're a strong hardworking person to work hard in trying to better your life and reduce your weight.