5'2" Female, 129ibs, anyone similar?

rwhichelow
rwhichelow Posts: 17
in Motivation and Support
Hi All :)

I gave up my scales for lent, thinking this would stop my current stress about losing weight, however now I'm just petrified of putting on weight and being devastated when I get them back. So I'm completely cleaning up my diet. I've lost 11 ibs in the last 10 months, through taking up exercise 3x per week & doing 5:2 for a little while. I've stopped 5:2 now though because I am now going to the gym 5 mornings a week and this wasn't working well (headaches, dizzyness, vomiting after a gym session). So, Ive been doing that for almost 4 weeks, and for the last 2 I have been introducing myself to the clean eating idea. And today I can safely say I feel better already, I don't even want to eat anything that doesn't fit in to the guidelines (win). Anyway, If anyone has similar stats to me and is planning on losing a few more pounds then I'd love to know how you're doing it! :)

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  • SugaryLynx
    SugaryLynx Posts: 2,640 Member
    Hello! Congrats on your loss thus far. I'm 5'3.5" and started back in June at 170 lbs. The key for me was logging consistency and learning moderation. I practice iifym (if it fits your macros). For me, that means I aim to get about 80% of my calories from nutrient dense, whole foods and 20% for fun things ;). This has worked great for me both in weight loss and in maintaining. This is the link that truly opened my eyes.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    I also fell in love with weightlifting. I think it's important to love what you're doing both in fitness and in your diet for it to be sustainable long term. Good luck!
  • LilMsMuffinTop14
    LilMsMuffinTop14 Posts: 11 Member
    Hello! 5'1.5 and 133 right now. Would die to see 125. Spring of 2012 I got down to 117 (it was hard to maintain though) . Really focusing on getting toned. Nothing is working so far =/

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