Maintenance or Keep Losing

jeniferdawn6

I am 5' 4". I currently weigh 135 lbs. My original target was 130, but as I am losing the weight I find that I am losing in spots that I didn't necessarily want to lose. I am happy with the way I look right now except the tops of my thighs (saddle bags) and my belly (which is actually really saggy looking right now). I know there is no way to lose in certain areas and not in others, so what I am wondering is if I should put my profile to Maintenance calories and just concentrate on toning these areas or if I should stay at 1200 until my tummy is a little smaller. HELP!

mydeloo78

I say switch to maintenance and workout to tone those areas. You may find you lose a little extra doing that anyways.

chachadiva150

I say concentrate on doing some serious strength work. Your tummy will tighten up and you'll most likely lose the last five.

singitella

I agree. I'd focus on strength for now. After I lost weight, my skin took a little time (ahem, months) to tighten back up- especially in the thighs, tummy and back of arms. Good luck!

erickirb

I would suggest changing your weight loss goal to 0.5lbs/week and partake in a heavy lifting strength training routine. this way you will lose slowly while retaining lean muscle. Only eating 1200 cals would lead to a loss of muscle and fat, not just fat.

medennison123

If you jump rate from a 500 cal deficit to a maintaining calories it might shock your body. If you happy where you are at Id slowly go back to to your maintenance.

vguynes

I'm 5'3" and my weight is 135. My goal weight is 129. I have already started incorporating strength training in my workout program because it makes me look and feel better. I changed my weight loss goal to half a pound a week. This allowed me to eat more calories while focusing on toning. This is just my second week, but I did lose one pound last week!

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CyanideCyster

I would suggest changing your weight loss goal to 0.5lbs/week and partake in a heavy lifting strength training routine. this way you will lose slowly while retaining lean muscle. Only eating 1200 cals would lead to a loss of muscle and fat, not just fat.

^^^This definitely. We have similar stats. I'm 5'4 and started to do the above at 137lbs...I'm now 128lbs and a lot firmer!! I have a pic up actually of the difference one month of lifting made going from 137lbs-132lbs.

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