Size 6 and 170lbs

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  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Most likely....would be my guess.

    But could also be your mix of macros
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member

    Do you think maybe I'm just not eating enough, and that's why I can't seem to lose weight? That could be a contributing factor. That's what was recommended by My Fitness Pal.. I've also had a nutritionist in the past recommend it.

    Yeah the one-size-fits-all weight loss approach doesn't work. The less fat you have left, the smaller the sweet spot between burning fat and seeing hormonal and metabolic changes that will just thwart your efforts. You just need a teenie cut. 15% or even 10% with next to nothing to lose. I'm going to bet your body fat % is about 20 just judging by your size/weight/height. That's completely healthy.
  • StefanniBecker
    StefanniBecker Posts: 16
    Most likely....would be my guess.

    But could also be your mix of macros

    So, macros are showing in grams per day:

    118carbs, 19protein, 73.9fat, and 34-43 fiber. Total of 1901 calories on a low carb (I don't really like bready foods) for weight loss.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Most likely....would be my guess.

    But could also be your mix of macros

    So, macros are showing in grams per day:

    118carbs, 19protein, 73.9fat, and 34-43 fiber. Total of 1901 calories on a low carb (I don't really like bready foods) for weight loss.

    118 carbs == 472 cal
    190 protein == 760 cal
    74 fat == 666 cal
    Total == 1898 (so 1900)
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Now if you take up weight lifting, which I recommend.

    After your weight training sessions (go hard and put in all the effort), put the bulk of your carbs in the meal following your workout.

    Proteins and fat can be spread out over the day.
  • StefanniBecker
    StefanniBecker Posts: 16
    Okay, so I need to UP my intake... maybe that will work :) I'll reconfigure myfitnesspal and give it a try :)
  • StefanniBecker
    StefanniBecker Posts: 16

    Do you think maybe I'm just not eating enough, and that's why I can't seem to lose weight? That could be a contributing factor. That's what was recommended by My Fitness Pal.. I've also had a nutritionist in the past recommend it.

    Yeah the one-size-fits-all weight loss approach doesn't work. The less fat you have left, the smaller the sweet spot between burning fat and seeing hormonal and metabolic changes that will just thwart your efforts. You just need a teenie cut. 15% or even 10% with next to nothing to lose. I'm going to bet your body fat % is about 20 just judging by your size/weight/height. That's completely healthy.

    Thank you :) It's been super tough. My body fat, just a guess, is most likely around 20ish... I'm not skinny, but not chubby either. I think I'll start eating more, balance my macros, lower my sodium, and start weights.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Give it about 40 - 60 days, and see if you are moving in the right direction....

    But don't rely on a scale only as your progress marker.....

    Use the mirror, and how you feel over all.....as well as how the clothes are fitting.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Oh, and VEGGIES and WATER!!!!
  • StefanniBecker
    StefanniBecker Posts: 16
    You guys are really awesome! :) Thank you for all your help! I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel lol :) I really want to put this behind me.

    What do you think of fat loss supplements? I'm currently taking garcinia cambogia and Super HD weight loss supplements.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    You guys are really awesome! :) Thank you for all your help! I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel lol :) I really want to put this behind me.

    What do you think of fat loss supplements? I'm currently taking garcinia cambogia and Super HD weight loss supplements.

    I did Super HD for a while...
    But I would say, save your money and get your diet right......they ain't worth it.

    http://www.simplyshredded.com/fat-burners-hype-and-lies.html
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member

    What do you think of fat loss supplements? I'm currently taking garcinia cambogia and Super HD weight loss supplements.

    I say no. I don't know what those are... but no.
  • StefanniBecker
    StefanniBecker Posts: 16
    You guys are really awesome! :) Thank you for all your help! I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel lol :) I really want to put this behind me.

    What do you think of fat loss supplements? I'm currently taking garcinia cambogia and Super HD weight loss supplements.

    I did Super HD for a while...
    But I would say, save your money and get your diet right......they ain't worth it.

    http://www.simplyshredded.com/fat-burners-hype-and-lies.html

    What do you recommend then? Something that works..
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    With your history of eating disorders you need to stay far far way from pills. That is NOT the healthy non-obsessed way to trim body fat. You need to learn to be patient, to be understanding and appreciative of your body. No quick fixes.
  • StefanniBecker
    StefanniBecker Posts: 16
    I know... I agree... it's just tough. I just want it off.

    Thank you - and you're right.

    I just want something temporary though, something that works. At this point, my self-esteem is more important. As long as I stay in control, and make sure it's temporary, I don't think it will hurt me.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    You guys are really awesome! :) Thank you for all your help! I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel lol :) I really want to put this behind me.

    What do you think of fat loss supplements? I'm currently taking garcinia cambogia and Super HD weight loss supplements.

    I did Super HD for a while...
    But I would say, save your money and get your diet right......they ain't worth it.

    http://www.simplyshredded.com/fat-burners-hype-and-lies.html

    What do you recommend then? Something that works..

    The right diet.

    To me, unless you are prepping for a bikini contest, fat burners ain't worth it.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Remember, it takes time...
    60 - 90 days before you will know if you are moving the right direction.
  • StefanniBecker
    StefanniBecker Posts: 16
    Alrighty lol :) I guess that's all I can do, is be patient, right?
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    I know... I agree... it's just tough. I just want it off.

    Thank you - and you're right.

    I just want something temporary though, something that works. At this point, my self-esteem is more important. As long as I stay in control, and make sure it's temporary, I don't think it will hurt me.

    You need to get to a point where your self-esteem isn't tied to a little bit of extra body fat, or a number on the scale. Are you smart, funny, a good friend, a hard worker, a good person? This is where self-esteem should come from, not from your appearance. What happens when you get pregnant and gain weight? Get sick and lose your hair? Or get old and things start to sag? Your appearance is NOT were your worth comes from.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Alrighty lol :) I guess that's all I can do, is be patient, right?

    That's all any of us can do.

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