What is my ideal weight?

LivingtheLeanDream

I'm your height and am currently just over 9 1/2 stone (134lbs), I also am pretty well endowed up top as well. I could probably lose another 7lbs but I look good at this current weight

According to your picture, we look very similar builds and when I was 134lbs I looked the same as you. Would you mind telling me how much exercise you do and how many calories you eat please?

I actually just added that to my post, I eat 1600-1800 cals and don't eat exercise cals back unless I'm famished.
I work out 5 days a week - jog for 45 -50 mins. on 3 days I do strength training for 30-40 mins ..and I walk alot!! my aim is 15000 steps every day (that includes my jog though - I used to be very inactive and now I'm the energiser bunny lol and feel great...and heck yeah I even look great lol

ps I would consider myself big boned/large framed.

webbyno1

You'll know when you get closer to 150 if is good FOR YOU, and then decide from there if losing a little more is a good idea...It's ok to have a goal and change it on the way Good luck!

Good idea, I just dont want to lose weight and it cause other problems like calcium deficiency etc...
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why? what are you doing to lose weight that you think might be causing calcium deficiency?
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as you get older you need more calcium, i am just saying as I am using MFP to advise me % of what carbs, protein etc i need to eat I hope thats right
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do you eat dairy and leafy greens?

ETA, if you're just using MFP macros then the carbs is a maximum and the protein a minimum.
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I usually eat alternative every day between porridge with water for breakfast or natural yogurt and honey. I dont drink any milk at all, and eat little cheese. I have a yogurt alternative days for lunch too

webbyno1

I'm your height and am currently just over 9 1/2 stone (134lbs), I also am pretty well endowed up top as well. I could probably lose another 7lbs but I look good at this current weight

According to your picture, we look very similar builds and when I was 134lbs I looked the same as you. Would you mind telling me how much exercise you do and how many calories you eat please?

I actually just added that to my post, I eat 1600-1800 cals and don't eat exercise cals back unless I'm famished.
I work out 5 days a week - jog for 45 -50 mins. on 3 days I do strength training for 30-40 mins ..and I walk alot!! my aim is 15000 steps every day (that includes my jog though - I used to be very inactive and now I'm the energiser bunny lol and feel great...and heck yeah I even look great lol

ps I would consider myself big boned/large framed.

I will probably do very similar to you when I have reached my goal. Glad its worked for you and i must say that I have a lot more energy too having lost 14lbs so far.

TavistockToad

I usually eat alternative every day between porridge with water for breakfast or natural yogurt and honey. I dont drink any milk at all, and eat little cheese. I have a yogurt alternative days for lunch too

if you're worried about your calcium why not add a glass of milk each day?

LivingtheLeanDream

I'm your height and am currently just over 9 1/2 stone (134lbs), I also am pretty well endowed up top as well. I could probably lose another 7lbs but I look good at this current weight

According to your picture, we look very similar builds and when I was 134lbs I looked the same as you. Would you mind telling me how much exercise you do and how many calories you eat please?

I actually just added that to my post, I eat 1600-1800 cals and don't eat exercise cals back unless I'm famished.
I work out 5 days a week - jog for 45 -50 mins. on 3 days I do strength training for 30-40 mins ..and I walk alot!! my aim is 15000 steps every day (that includes my jog though - I used to be very inactive and now I'm the energiser bunny lol and feel great...and heck yeah I even look great lol

ps I would consider myself big boned/large framed.

I will probably do very similar to you when I have reached my goal. Glad its worked for you and i must say that I have a lot more energy too having lost 14lbs so far.
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oh absolutely, I noticed after 10lbs were gone I felt like a new woman :-D it makes such a difference keep up the good work, take it slow and steady and you'll find the perfect weight for you, everyone is different.

and never be scared to drink milk/have yogurt - its important for our bones as we age and theres protein in that as well, so it beneficial in more ways than one.

webbyno1

I usually eat alternative every day between porridge with water for breakfast or natural yogurt and honey. I dont drink any milk at all, and eat little cheese. I have a yogurt alternative days for lunch too

if you're worried about your calcium why not add a glass of milk each day?

yes I could what type, semi skimmed, skimmed, soya, full fat?

LivingtheLeanDream

semi skimmed/skimmed or other folk swear by almond milk too...not sure about soya personally, hopefully someone else can answer that

erickirb

semi skimmed/skimmed or other folk swear by almond milk too...not sure about soya personally, hopefully someone else can answer that

What ever fits your macros for the day/week (Carbs, fat, protein) and micros (vitamins and minerals)

shinisize

I'm 5'5" with a smaller frame/short torso and a similarly sized bust. I find that anything under 125lbs starts to look too thin since I am always fairly muscular when I'm active enough to drop that low. I also have to buy jeans in the juniors/teen department to fit my dimishing curves properly. 130-135lbs is usually a very comfortable weight to be able to maintain with reasonable exercise and eating reasonably normal, and I find that most women's clothing is cut to fit my curves well.