How much more weight should I lose/ what should I improve?

missjualexandria

I’m 5’7” and 140 pounds. Down 145lb so far. I’ve found that as soon as I hit 22 it’s harder to lose weight around my stomach area. I currently do intermittent fasting and I eat 1200 calories give or take. I also walk a lot, so Pilates and yoga. Any advice would be much appreciated. How much more weight should I lose to look my best? Also, what body type do I have?

ACanadian22

You have done amazing. Your waistline is very visible just the bottoms that you are wearing look snug. As far as how much weight to lose? That is up to you and are you happy the weight you are now? I think you look very nice. As far as bodytype? I am thinking an hourglass but it is hard to tell with what you have on for bottoms. Are they snug?

lorrpb

Congrats on you loss! You are already at a healthy weight. I suggest you go to maintenance and start recomp via a good lifting program. Lots of info and a list a programs in the Gaining:body building forum. No, you won’t gain weight and you won’t get bulky. Maybe someone will post the links here, but I can’t do so at the moment.

sardelsa

Wow amazing job on the loss! I would continue to eat in a small deficit, you can definitely maintain but you still have some wiggle room within a healthy weight for your height to lose a few more lbs if you wanted to. But whatever you decide definitely start lifting..Lifting will change your body composition.. see this link for a list of programs

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

1200 is really low for your stats, especially since you do exercise. You want to slow down your loss at this point.

ACanadian22

So, am I the only one who had to come back and see again that this lady has no stretch marks....You Go girl!! Just so inspiring!!

tapscottjulie5581

ACanadian22 wrote: »

So, am I the only one who had to come back and see again that this lady has no stretch marks....You Go girl!! Just so inspiring!!

Omg thank you! But trust me I have some on my back. A few years ago I weighed 160 pounds because I was on anti depressants and lost it all and I was down to 135lb then I recently gained 10 pounds again. I’m surprised I don’t have more!

elisa123gal

You look really great and have done an amazing job.. it looks like you are right in the middle of your BMI at a healthy weight. You need to look to yourself for your answer. If you are tired of dieting, why not maintain for a while.. or stop all together and just maintain and work out.

But you look really good.. not flabby..not fat one bit.. congratulations.

middlehaitch

Great work on losing the 145lbs. How long did it take you?

Going into maintenance and following a good lifting programme (recomp), as stated above would be a good move.
If, after ~6 month you are not starting to see the results you want, try a small, 250 cal deficit (0.5lbs a week) to drop those extra pounds.

Cheers, h.

countcurt

Looking your best is a subjective determination. Keep in mind though, whatever weight you attain you’ll also want to maintain. The body fat issue is more dependent upon your exercise program. At a constant weight, as you build muscle, you’ll shed fat.

Body type? I’d go with human.

Congrats on your success thus far.

nutmegoreo

middlehaitch wrote: »

Great work on losing the 145lbs. How long did it take you?

Going into maintenance and following a good lifting programme (recomp), as stated above would be a good move.
If, after ~6 month you are not starting to see the results you want, try a small, 250 cal deficit (0.5lbs a week) to drop those extra pounds.

Cheers, h.

This is how I first read it too, but then with this post:

tapscottjulie5581 wrote: »

ACanadian22 wrote: »

So, am I the only one who had to come back and see again that this lady has no stretch marks....You Go girl!! Just so inspiring!!

Omg thank you! But trust me I have some on my back. A few years ago I weighed 160 pounds because I was on anti depressants and lost it all and I was down to 135lb then I recently gained 10 pounds again. I’m surprised I don’t have more!

I think OP means that she has recently lost from 145 down to 140.

OP, take a look at these threads:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat/p1

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

mazurkiepolish

You look really good. Congrats on the loss.

elisa123gal

middlehaitch wrote: »

Great work on losing the 145lbs. How long did it take you?

Going into maintenance and following a good lifting programme (recomp), as stated above would be a good move.
If, after ~6 month you are not starting to see the results you want, try a small, 250 cal deficit (0.5lbs a week) to drop those extra pounds.

Cheers, h.

I don't think you have any extra pounds.. you look great. if you wanted to lose more.. it would just be personal choice...but no one would think you were overweight.