not-that-heavy girls trying to lose weight

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  • srsimon
    srsimon Posts: 60 Member
    My holiday gatherings are "officially" over, at least the family ones. And i didn't do too bad. No loss over the past few days, but no gain!

    Now to make it through the new years. My friends still have their usual holiday party, we're getting pizza which shouldn't be TOO bad. And then my friend's 21st, luckily I can't partake in the drinks! And then New Year's Eve. Wish me luck getting through these last few events before heading back to school where I can pay more attention to my food!
  • amysambora
    amysambora Posts: 219
    Hi girls, hope you've all had a great Christmas! My scale has gone up 3 pounds in the last week but I'm not stressing too much. The holidays have been great so far, I wouldn't say I splurged when it came to food but I certainly didn't restrict myself.

    Back on the wagon today!
  • Bettebet
    Bettebet Posts: 1
    Hi
    Great that I found this site...
    I too have 15 pounds of spare tire to lose...
    My goal is to do that by April 1, 2011!!
    Brooke:smile:
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    Hi all! I had a really nice holiday, and my eating on Christmas Day was actually not that atrocious. My next scheduled weigh-in is the 3rd week of January. (My scales live with my parents 100mi away because I'm neurotic.) Having to fight a little bit of an elevated appetite (yes, my friend TOM is visiting later in the week), but I'm confident that I can keep on track enough to keep up my good progress. I'm trying to stick to sensible food choices and doing lots of cardio to combat the increase in calories in.

    Hope you all had a fantastic holiday and weren't too terribly naughty! :flowerforyou:
  • mixmistress508
    mixmistress508 Posts: 29
    This is so a topic for me. I'm 5'7" and 166 lbs. I'd like to get down to 150 to 145...that's a good range for me. I have curves and I love them so I don't want to lose them. Christmas was awesome. I indulged, but I don't feel I over indulged. But I'm back on the wagon. Worked out today...567 calories burned doing Core Syn on P90X...Woo Hoo! And no more sweets. We restarted our P90X program and it's day 1 down, 89 more to go!
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    I did not exercise or count cals last week and I am still .5 pounds from goal weight so I was pleased with the Monday weigh-in. I hurt my big toe, though, so I am worried about losing the nail and wonder if I shouldn't take it easy? I wanted to try sprint intervals starting in January. I guess my choices are "look good in a bikini" or "look good with open toe shoes" :tongue:
  • cutmd
    cutmd Posts: 1,168 Member
    Everytime I think I'm gonna get back on track there is another event, another visitor, another holiday food I hardly ever get to taste... It's been rough. I'm off now for two weeks so I'm trying to burn mega calories to make up for all of this and eat really healthy or fast on non-party days. Going to Jamaica in a week so I'm going to try extra hard to be good!

    Best of luck to all of us and happy holidays!
  • moe5474
    moe5474 Posts: 162
    Just went to Ann Taylor excited about hitting up their sales. The saleslady proceeded to suggest dresses and mentioned that by her best guess I was a size 12....except I'm a size 6 (size 4 in their clothes bc they run really large) really?! :(

    I'm not saying at all that a size 12 is large, but it sucks when someone suggests you look several sizes larger than you really are. Nothing like that to make me want to eat healthy......
  • WeatherGurl1129
    WeatherGurl1129 Posts: 36 Member
    Been using myfitnesspal for awhile, but this is my first post on the boards. I'm not really sure I fit into this "not-that-heavy" category, but I've never felt that I was fat. I'm 5'2" and currently 158.5 lbs, and most of it is in my butt and hips. When I was at my most active, playing softball, working out 2 hours everyday, I was around 130 lb. So, I'd like to at least get in the healthy range for my weight, initial goal is 140 lb.

    So I'm trying to lose 18.5 lbs by . . . whenever, really. I just want to make healthy lifestyle changes so that getting to that weight doesn't seam dramatic. But I've been at this weight for a year, and before that I was stuck at 150-151 for 2 years after gaining the freshman 15. I'm really hoping to get started with this in 2011.
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    Been using myfitnesspal for awhile, but this is my first post on the boards. I'm not really sure I fit into this "not-that-heavy" category, but I've never felt that I was fat. I'm 5'2" and currently 158.5 lbs, and most of it is in my butt and hips. When I was at my most active, playing softball, working out 2 hours everyday, I was around 130 lb. So, I'd like to at least get in the healthy range for my weight, initial goal is 140 lb.

    So I'm trying to lose 18.5 lbs by . . . whenever, really. I just want to make healthy lifestyle changes so that getting to that weight doesn't seam dramatic. But I've been at this weight for a year, and before that I was stuck at 150-151 for 2 years after gaining the freshman 15. I'm really hoping to get started with this in 2011.

    I'm the same height, and when I was at your weight, I wasn't incredibly large either. I'm kinda built the same way. I carry some in my chest and arms, hardly any in my waist/belly, and most of it in my butt, hips, and thighs. The fortunate thing about this type of build is the waist size. We're healthier at higher weights than apples are, and the weight tends to look a little better. I, too, am just trying to take it off slowly. Lately, it seems like it's falling off (doc recently upped my thyroid meds), but I'm not complaining! (Kinda excited about weighing next month!) The most important thing is to realize you're just NOT gonna pull those big numbers because you are already on the small side. That's perfectly ok. You will get there! :flowerforyou:
  • OneDayy
    OneDayy Posts: 5
    5'4 at 130, I'd like to be around 110-115 and get seriously toned :)

    We've got this in the bag! <3
  • themrsyoung
    themrsyoung Posts: 1
    Perfect thread for me! I'm 5'3" at 121, trying to get back to 110-113. :)

    Ditto!
  • cain0077
    cain0077 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm 5'1" and currently 133 pounds. I'm trying to get to 123 pounds and a couple of months ago I did get to 125, but the holidays came and I put back on the weight. Since I've had kids this 10 pounds that I want to lose is really hard to accomplish. I'm not fat, but I'm not toned either, just want to lose the muffin top and get healthy. Maybe even gain some muscle or get into my "before I had kids" jeans that have been sitting in my drawer for almost 5 years. :)
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    how's it going, everyone? I seem to be maintaining through the holidays, not working out at all, though.
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    oh, and I wanted to share this article about "the last 10 pounds"
    http://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-specialist/weight-loss-plateau.aspx?xid=nl_EverydayHealthWomensHealth_20101228
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    and this has a lot of tips:
    http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/12/28/fastest.fat.burners/index.html
  • bellinachuchina
    bellinachuchina Posts: 498 Member
    Hello Girls,

    I posted on the cutmd thread, but since this one pops up often, I'll put my plan here!

    5'2" & 134-135lbs (depending on the day unfortunately), and I'd like to be 130. My frame structure is wide, so I don't want to go below 125, or someone in my family would admit me... since I've been told by them to not lose anymore lol. I find that when I go below 134, my stomach feels less bloated, so that's what I'm aiming for. Also, I want to tone my arms majorly.

    To accomplish this, I have my goals set at 1200cals~105g carbs~40g fat~105g protein...but don't plan to reach the carb allowance since I'm trying the Paleo diet to kickstart some loss. Carbs are my enemy, this I know, and they are what have kept me at maintenance when I could've went down a few more!

    Good luck :)
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    awesome progress, Bellinacuchina! I wonder if there is some way to combine the threads? I didn't realize when I thread locks there is a tiny little note that says it was continued!
  • BuckeyeLuvvvva
    BuckeyeLuvvvva Posts: 48 Member
    Hey girls! I'm 5'2" hovering right around 113, but I'd like to lose maybe another 5 or so pounds? I started at 140 and my initial goal was 120... then 115, now 110... has anyone ever experienced this issue of constantly re-setting your goals lower? I need a cut off! My frame is medium and I've always been pretty muscular, although I'd like to get more toned... I just have no motivation to go to the gym when it's FREEZING outside!! I don't know.... suggestions are welcome!

    Oh and I'm so glad I found this thread, you all are wonderful... and we survived the holidays (mostly), so let's do this!!
  • cutmd
    cutmd Posts: 1,168 Member
    I am tired of being stuck, losing a pound and then gaining 2 if I eat some carbs. I am starting to think about doing what HiZara did and set my calories at 1200 but exercise more. I really wanna be 115!
  • limestar
    limestar Posts: 198 Member
    hello I think this group will be perfect for me. I am 5'5 and weighing 122 and would like to be back to 110-115. i want to mainly tone up my tummy.
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    :sad: I would KILL to be 122!
  • CarolHudson11
    CarolHudson11 Posts: 372
    Oh, thank God!!! I was beginning to think I was the only one! I started this 3 days ago. I'm 5'3" and 130 lbs. My goal weight right now is 115. It might go lower as I reach it, but we'll see when I get there. I have friends who tell me things like "Oh, shut up.....I hate you. You're so skinny." and "PLEASE, you're overweight when you're half my size." It hurts my feelings. Why is my need to lose weight any less important than anyone else's?

    I'm really not skinny or in good shape at all....my doctor said I'm clinically obese. I might be a size 8, but there's nothing under my clothes but fat and cellulite. I sit at a desk all day long and have for years. I never had to count calories, so I never worried about it. I used to run 6-8 miles a day, but that was because I was in the Air Force and got in the habit of running every day with my friends. I want to wear that bikini to Destin on our girls' trip in June and look amazing in it, instead of covering it up with something so people don't see my stomach and thighs!
  • ariesldsgal
    ariesldsgal Posts: 73 Member
    I have another 20 pounds to lose. I am 5'4" and currently 143, gw 125, size 6. I've been doing well, lost 20 pounds before joining this site, another 2 since joining a couple weeks back. Hoping to keep the scale moving in the correct direction. :-)
  • moe5474
    moe5474 Posts: 162
    Oh, thank God!!! I was beginning to think I was the only one! I started this 3 days ago. I'm 5'3" and 130 lbs. My goal weight right now is 115. It might go lower as I reach it, but we'll see when I get there. I have friends who tell me things like "Oh, shut up.....I hate you. You're so skinny." and "PLEASE, you're overweight when you're half my size." It hurts my feelings. Why is my need to lose weight any less important than anyone else's?

    I'm really not skinny or in good shape at all....my doctor said I'm clinically obese. I might be a size 8, but there's nothing under my clothes but fat and cellulite. I sit at a desk all day long and have for years. I never had to count calories, so I never worried about it. I used to run 6-8 miles a day, but that was because I was in the Air Force and got in the habit of running every day with my friends. I want to wear that bikini to Destin on our girls' trip in June and look amazing in it, instead of covering it up with something so people don't see my stomach and thighs!

    I feel you. I'm not overweight but I sit at a desk all day and have lost a lot of muscle tone. Even at 143 being 5'8 I have high cholesterol and high blood sugar. I've got to change my diet and exercise habits to feel better about myself and to get healthy. I need to get rid of the sugar and cellulite.

    Still, when I tell my friends they do just what you're saying....they're unsupportive and think I'm crazy. It can definitely be hurtful. Just stick with it though! I've found this is a great website for support....people here are always so encouraging :)
  • Icandothis2011
    Icandothis2011 Posts: 9
    Great thread! Can I join? I'm 5'2.5, yes for real, don't laugh, and 143. In my early twenties I never weighed above 125 and by the time I was 27 I was 128. I didn't get into the 40's until I was 31. I'm now 32. I've always been curvy and have worn it well. People tell me I don't need to lose weight but they have never seen me naked except my bf and he likes a little extra cushion. My weight didn't bother me until it started showing up in my arms :( I would like to get down to 125 but slowly, lose 1/2 a pound a week. I don't want to stress myself out too much. I want to get half tattoo sleeves and I don't want to do it with flabby arms!
  • andreamichelle82
    andreamichelle82 Posts: 324 Member
    I'm glad I found this group! I'm 28 (29 in less than a month!), 137 pounds and trying to get to 125, which is my "happy weight." A few years ago I got to 116, but that was because I was running a ton and very stressed from a breakup. I was really too skinny for my height at that point (I'm 5'6") but I really like being between 122 and 125, so that is what I am striving for! My husband is like your bf Icandothis2011, liking a little extra, but I really want to get toned again! A little extra doesn't look good in skinny jeans or bathing suits!!!
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    I don't think it is hurtful to have people say you don't need to lose weight. Just don't talk about it. Or if it they ask you if you want something you don't want to waste the calories on, just say you don't like it, or you just ate. If it comes up I just say I am trying to eat better or I am training for a race or something. Or if they say "you don't need to lose weight" you can say you have to try really hard to keep your weight down and you can't afford new clothes.
    I try to see it from their point of view and maybe it is annoying to have "not that heavy girls" talk about diet/exercise. If these are people you care about, just respond in a way that makes it easiest to maintain the relationship without sabotaging your hard work:tongue:
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    Great thread! Can I join? I'm 5'2.5, yes for real, don't laugh, and 143. In my early twenties I never weighed above 125 and by the time I was 27 I was 128. I didn't get into the 40's until I was 31. I'm now 32. I've always been curvy and have worn it well. People tell me I don't need to lose weight but they have never seen me naked except my bf and he likes a little extra cushion. My weight didn't bother me until it started showing up in my arms :( I would like to get down to 125 but slowly, lose 1/2 a pound a week. I don't want to stress myself out too much. I want to get half tattoo sleeves and I don't want to do it with flabby arms!

    Hey girl, you claim that half inch! :happy: Damn straight!
  • cutmd
    cutmd Posts: 1,168 Member
    Hey girls! I'm 5'2" hovering right around 113, but I'd like to lose maybe another 5 or so pounds? I started at 140 and my initial goal was 120... then 115, now 110... has anyone ever experienced this issue of constantly re-setting your goals lower? I need a cut off! My frame is medium and I've always been pretty muscular, although I'd like to get more toned... I just have no motivation to go to the gym when it's FREEZING outside!! I don't know.... suggestions are welcome!

    Oh and I'm so glad I found this thread, you all are wonderful... and we survived the holidays (mostly), so let's do this!!

    Yes, I know the feeling of wanting to be smaller and smaller. You know what they say about rich and skinny!

    I'm going to say with a medium frame you should definitely stop at 112(or now), maintain and tone for a month and see if you really want lower.

    It would interest me to see how many calories everyone is eating. Anyone measuring body fat?
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