Could someone help me out with weightloss?

bellacelina2

Hey:) I was just wondering if someone could give me a few tips of something. So ive been struggling losing the last weight, I lost around 17+ kg down to 54, and I find myself getting kinda stuck here it feels like? My goal is 45 kg, which is still healthy for my height, 157 cm (around 5 feet 2 inches.) Do any of you have any good tips to give for going below 50 kg? I´m eating 1200 calories, should I just continue that + cardio then, for instance burning 300 calories from walking? Thank you:) ( My maintaince is around 1500, bmr is around 1300 ) Thank you^^!!!

Luke_rabbit

Patience, patience, patience.

For small people like us without much to lose, the weight comes off glacially slow.

I started in May at 142.5 pounds (just over normal BMI at 5'3"). Today I hit a new low of 126.0 pounds. Almost 8 months to lose 16.5 pounds (7.5 kg).

I eat between 1200 and 1400 calories a day. Most of my exercise is walking and I average right around 10k steps.

If you aren't using one now, a weight trend app (Libra or Happy Scale) will really help you see that loss is happening when it is slow.

psychod787

Before I give any ideas... what's your "why"? How much have young lost? Eating disorder history?

bellacelina2

Thank you bold_rabbit, you are right, I guess patience is the best key to everything! We´ll just continue to be patient then^^ @bold_rabbit, thank you so much for your reply sweetheart!! And btw, greeeat job! youve done really well and im soo proud of you!! We can do this!<3:D

and @psychod787, thank you for your reply! No I don´t have eating disorder history so don´t worry about it:) My why, is because ive hated my body since I was 12, I am now 18 going on 19, ive always felt like I cannot be happy before I can be skinny, and ive had enough of being so chubby, I feel so uncomfortable everydayy! I´m making sure that I don´t have my goals as udnerweight but I do wish to ashieve 45 kg since its my biggest dream!:) If you have any healthy and good advice on how to go under the 50 mark, please do tell kind sir^^! Thank you for all advice you guys will come with!! big huggsesss:))<3

psychod787

Chubby? 5'2" at 120lbs? Your bmi is 21.9... that's extremely healthy.... happiness is not always tied to a scale weight... have you seen what happens to gals who get super lean? Loss of period, bone loss, hair falls out... just think on it....

bellacelina2

Thank you for that psychord, I have heard of it indeed this with hair loss and period, it´s just that I really want to get down to this weight, and if there is a healthy way to do it, I would really like to get advice on it! Because out of desperation I have fallen down to 700 to 1000 calories sometimes, and this isnt healthy and I could lose a lot of muscle, so i´m trying to build up my calories more again, I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how I could get down to this weight in a healthy manner:o because knowing my stubborn self, I wont stop until I achieve it haha.. But what you say is 100% true, and I will absolutely keep it in mind, and make sure to do this in a healthy manner:)) Having you mfp palls supporting and taking time out of your days to give tips makes me so grateful, reeeally thank you alot!^^<3 @psychod787

Talan79

@bellacelina2 I responded to one of your other questions about increasing calories. I’m about the same size as you, 5”2 and 118. My weight fluctuates up to 125, and 118 is a struggle to maintain.
Just be careful. I’m saying it from my own experience. I’ve struggled with body dysmenorrhea since I was 12-13 and now I’m 40 and I’m great shape but I still have some disordered eating behavioral issues. Easier said than done but don’t let the scale drive you crazy. It’s something I’m working on.
As you diet down, your body adapts to a new low intake. You don’t want to keep dropping calories and increasing cardio. If you’re not happy with your body composition, my suggestion would be to add weight training if you aren’t doing weights yet. It can really help.

bellacelina2

@Talan79 oooh right, I remember! Thank you for replying to my comment then and now!:D<3 Yeah I get you, it definetly isnt easy, I struggle with a bit body dysmorphia my self, had this huge obsession with my calves being too big since little, I guess this is things that we don´t really get over no matter what size we are. Even if my calves have gone up 1 cm, or down, I notice it on the spot, cuz I stare at them probably 7+ times a day as weird as it sounds ahahaxD I´ll try to not let the scale drive me crazy like you said, its very hard though! Like we talked about in last post, I do want to try to increase calories too slowly!!

You said weigh lifting, and I have actually been considering that! Is it possible to do it at home if you dont have money to go to a studio (as I am a student right now), I have 3 kg weighs (im not strong at all, so thats more then enough for me right now haha) here at home and myself, I dont know if its possible? And another thing im scared of is becoming bulky and muscly, as my goal is to become very lean and slim looking, and have very slim long looking legs:o If I just use low kg weighs, will that help not bulking?

Thanks for your reply sweethearttt:)<33

psychod787

bellacelina2 wrote: »

@Talan79 oooh right, I remember! Thank you for replying to my comment then and now!:D<3 Yeah I get you, it definetly isnt easy, I struggle with a bit body dysmorphia my self, had this huge obsession with my calves being too big since little, I guess this is things that we don´t really get over no matter what size we are. Even if my calves have gone up 1 cm, or down, I notice it on the spot, cuz I stare at them probably 7+ times a day as weird as it sounds ahahaxD I´ll try to not let the scale drive me crazy like you said, its very hard though! Like we talked about in last post, I do want to try to increase calories too slowly!!

You said weigh lifting, and I have actually been considering that! Is it possible to do it at home if you dont have money to go to a studio (as I am a student right now), I have 3 kg weighs (im not strong at all, so thats more then enough for me right now haha) here at home and myself, I dont know if its possible? And another thing im scared of is becoming bulky and muscly, as my goal is to become very lean and slim looking, and have very slim long looking legs:o If I just use low kg weighs, will that help not bulking?

Thanks for your reply sweethearttt:)<33

Most colleges have free gyms for students. At least in the States. Weight lifting does not make one "bulky" look up a user named @fernt21 . She strength trains and is NOWHERE near bulky. Body dysmorphia... yes... ohhh... yes . I suggest you think about the bigger picture. Maintenance....

MikePTY

bellacelina2 wrote: »

Thank you bold_rabbit, you are right, I guess patience is the best key to everything! We´ll just continue to be patient then^^ @bold_rabbit, thank you so much for your reply sweetheart!! And btw, greeeat job! youve done really well and im soo proud of you!! We can do this!<3:D

and @psychod787, thank you for your reply! No I don´t have eating disorder history so don´t worry about it:) My why, is because ive hated my body since I was 12, I am now 18 going on 19, ive always felt like I cannot be happy before I can be skinny, and ive had enough of being so chubby, I feel so uncomfortable everydayy! I´m making sure that I don´t have my goals as udnerweight but I do wish to ashieve 45 kg since its my biggest dream!:) If you have any healthy and good advice on how to go under the 50 mark, please do tell kind sir^^! Thank you for all advice you guys will come with!! big huggsesss:))<3

This makes me very sad to hear. One thing I have learned is that there is no amount of skinny that can make anyone happy if they do not have a healthy view of their body. The weight you are trying would make you underweight, which isn't healthy. There is no reason why you shouldn't feel comfortable in your body at your current weight. The issues you have been struggling with since you are 12 are psychological, not physical. I sincerely hope you will seek out help from a professional mental health counselor. If you attend university, a lot of times these resources are available to you for free. Trust me, learning how to love yourself and your body in a healthy way will bring you more fulfillment than being underweight ever will.

Talan79

@bellacelina2 You can do at home workouts and look into banded workouts. Don’t worry about looking bulky, it takes optimal nutrition & calories to gain size. I lift heavy & you can see from my profile picture that I’m far from looking big. You gotta start seeing yourself like how others see you. Bc if you’re like me, even at a size 2 or 4 you see yourself as “big”. Learning to love yourself is hard work. But start now. I wish I had earlier in life. Hugs to you.

kshama2001

bellacelina2 wrote: »

@Talan79 oooh right, I remember! Thank you for replying to my comment then and now!:D<3 Yeah I get you, it definetly isnt easy, I struggle with a bit body dysmorphia my self, had this huge obsession with my calves being too big since little, I guess this is things that we don´t really get over no matter what size we are. Even if my calves have gone up 1 cm, or down, I notice it on the spot, cuz I stare at them probably 7+ times a day as weird as it sounds ahahaxD I´ll try to not let the scale drive me crazy like you said, its very hard though! Like we talked about in last post, I do want to try to increase calories too slowly!!

You said weigh lifting, and I have actually been considering that! Is it possible to do it at home if you dont have money to go to a studio (as I am a student right now), I have 3 kg weighs (im not strong at all, so thats more then enough for me right now haha) here at home and myself, I dont know if its possible? And another thing im scared of is becoming bulky and muscly, as my goal is to become very lean and slim looking, and have very slim long looking legs:o If I just use low kg weighs, will that help not bulking?

Thanks for your reply sweethearttt:)<33

I wasn't happy with my big feet and calves when I was in high school, but later discovered yoga and learned how beneficial my big feet were for balancing poses

When I was your age I joined the military and realized absolutely no one cared about my calf size, lol.

Lolinloggen

Actually your BMI would be 18,3 at 45kg which is not a healthy weight. Currently you have a healthy BMI already. According to several BMI cacluators your lover limit should be no lower than 46 and that means that your target (to accomodate maintenance fluctuation) would be better at 47
Something to consider

emmamcgarity

You’ve lost a lot of weight. I’d recommend a maintenance break for a few weeks or months while introducing weight training 2-3 times per week. A few months of maintaining your weight might be good to give you the time you need for a fresh perspective on your goals.