Ladies: 5'5 135 lbs ?????????? or just advice

TrishJimenez

I want to go back down to 120

it might be better and more productive to try instead to get down to a certain body fat percentage. What body fat percentage do you have now?

soon2b_1fitmama

Thanks so much for the awesome advice everyone.
I mentioned earlier it could be that I was retaining too much water bc I feel bloated ALL the time. I bought some water pills and already feel the difference. I'm also still working out daily and eating a lot more "clean" calories. I've noticed a difference in my measurements ..not so much in the scale but I think its def in the process.
I don't feel discouraged anymore.
I'm looking into finding a place that does body fat %

chasingbabes

I'm 5'5" and 123 as of this am. I'm down from 157. As much as I'd like to see 117, I don't think I will. I am just starting a lifting program that a MFP friend sent me. If you'd like it, I can send it to you. Now, don't get me wrong, I worked really hard at losing the weight, but now I'm in the "skinny fat" category. :sad: Now it's time to throw out the scale and just work on my body fat %. Right now I'm at about 25%. :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: WHAT???? I lost 34 pounds!!! Sadly, it is true. All of the nifty little calculators say that if I get to 117...(that is the magic number) that my body fat will drop to 21%. :noway: :noway: :noway: :noway: Say WHAT???? How can I lose 6 pounds and drop 4% in body fat? NOT realistic, even if all the nifty calculators say that it is so!
Sooooo.... I'm throwing away the scale. I'm working on my lifting plan. I'll have my body fat checked again in 6 weeks. I'll keep you posted. And let me know if you'd like the plan! And feel free to add me as a friend or PM me anytime!! :flowerforyou:

limestar

i was 135 and am down to 125. i do turbo fire and p90x. i lift heavy to keep my metabolism high and stay at my weight. i eat about 1900-2300 cal a day because i burn a lot and i am breast feeding. hiit training has also helped. they use it in turbo fire and i try to use it when i run. stress does play a factor for gaining weight. also if you do not rest your body wil shut down. hope that helped.

ChrisK7265

Looking for ladies that have similar stats and are trying to lose weight.
I have been stuck, well recently gained 3 lbs.. and can't get rid of it. I know it might be that I'm not doing enough..
but i want to see what you ladies are doing & if it's working for you.

MFP pretty much tells me with what I'm eating and exercising i SHOULD have been at my goal weight months ago lol
but no -_-

I'm eating between 1200-1400 calories daily
exercising 4-5 days a week usually burning 300-400 calories daily. I really wish i would exercise more BUT with having a 2 year old, working 50+ hours a week PLUS my own photography business.. i am exhausted most of the time -_- i know excuses excuses, ugh.

How many calories would i need to burn to finally see results!!!!!????

advise would be much welcomed too =]

How much weight are you looking to lose? 135lbs is about right for your height.

I agree. I am 5'5" and my goal is 135 and toned.

soon2b_1fitmama

I'm 5'5" and 123 as of this am. I'm down from 157. As much as I'd like to see 117, I don't think I will. I am just starting a lifting program that a MFP friend sent me. If you'd like it, I can send it to you. Now, don't get me wrong, I worked really hard at losing the weight, but now I'm in the "skinny fat" category. :sad: Now it's time to throw out the scale and just work on my body fat %. Right now I'm at about 25%. :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: WHAT???? I lost 34 pounds!!! Sadly, it is true. All of the nifty little calculators say that if I get to 117...(that is the magic number) that my body fat will drop to 21%. :noway: :noway: :noway: :noway: Say WHAT???? How can I lose 6 pounds and drop 4% in body fat? NOT realistic, even if all the nifty calculators say that it is so!
Sooooo.... I'm throwing away the scale. I'm working on my lifting plan. I'll have my body fat checked again in 6 weeks. I'll keep you posted. And let me know if you'd like the plan! And feel free to add me as a friend or PM me anytime!! :flowerforyou:

ugh i need to check my body fat..
i plan to not weight myself once i drop to around your CW.

soon2b_1fitmama

i was 135 and am down to 125. i do turbo fire and p90x. i lift heavy to keep my metabolism high and stay at my weight. i eat about 1900-2300 cal a day because i burn a lot and i am breast feeding. hiit training has also helped. they use it in turbo fire and i try to use it when i run. stress does play a factor for gaining weight. also if you do not rest your body wil shut down. hope that helped.

thanks:]

striveforhealthy

I don't get why people are hounding her about wanting to get to 120lbs when it's in a healthy range for her stats... and how 135 is 'fine' when obviously she feels otherwise. People carry weight differently, different body shapes, ect.

I'm 5'4" and 129 looking to get to 120.
I decided to cut back on my carbs (45%) and increase proteins (25%) and kept fats at 30%, that has seemed to help for me. My calorie in-take has been at about 1300 and I eat back my calories from working out. Are you seeing results from the measuring tape versus the scale? I hit a plateau for two, two and a half months where I didn't shift much at all and increasing my calories helped.

soon2b_1fitmama

I don't get why people are hounding her about wanting to get to 120lbs when it's in a healthy range for her stats... and how 135 is 'fine' when obviously she feels otherwise. People carry weight differently, different body shapes, ect.

I'm 5'4" and 129 looking to get to 120.
I decided to cut back on my carbs (45%) and increase proteins (25%) and kept fats at 30%, that has seemed to help for me. My calorie in-take has been at about 1300 and I eat back my calories from working out. Are you seeing results from the measuring tape versus the scale? I hit a plateau for two, two and a half months where I didn't shift much at all and increasing my calories helped.

Thank you! i don't understand either.. 120 isn't even "underweight", it's still healthy.

I did start seeing changes with my measurements now... which is keeping me motivated. I think i just needed to work harder now that i'm in my last pounds closer to my goal weight.

KourtneyLee

Your weight is just a number. I really wouldn't focus on the 135 you keep seeing as something that should dishearten you. What you should focus on is how you feel, and how your body appears to you. As everyone knows, muscle weighs more than fat. Someone that is toned and perfectly healthy doesn't necessarily have a low read on the scales.

You've probably hit a slump. Although you've said you change your workouts up, you may need to introduce more cardio to give you leaner muscle mass. And yes, stress does factor in when it comes to a person's weight; everyone reacts differently to stress, but it can have a major effect on some. If you think of your family history, particularly the immediate females in your family, you should take note of how they feel/felt when stressed.

Another reason for the number on your scale could just be water weight. You need to be sure you are keeping yourself hydrated and eating foods (like fresh fruits and vegetables, soups, what have you) high in water content if you are not already. These foods will fill you faster and flush the body of toxins and excess bloat.

However, all in all, I wouldn't be too concerned about weighing 135 at your height. I myself am 5'7" and usually weight around 132-135. I base how healthy I am by how I feel rather than what number I read on the scale. You should only use that number as a guideline, anyways.

BeautyFromPain

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OSUgal03

is 120 realistic based on your current lean mass?

Work out your lean mass here - http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/mbf/

Once you have your bodyfat % pop it into here - http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/ibw/ along with your goal bodyfat%

I'm 4ft 11, and I've seen a lot of people my height aiming at a weight of 110 pounds. I have 100lbs of lean mass, so 110 would be way too low for me as that would be 9% bodyfat.

Thanks for the info!

EmmieSu

If you have any type of stomach issues, such as IBS or gluten intolerances you will have problems with bloating. My daughter has IBS, and if she doesn't eat enough fiber, drink atleast 40 oz. of water a day, and eats fried foods or caffeine, she will gain an average of 3-5 lbs. Once she is eating more fiber and drinking more water, she drops the weight. Sadly, she is just 11 yr old, and inherited those problems:( She is 5 ft 4.5.

I agree with the ladies suggesting more strength training and finding out your body fat %. I am as tall as you, and know that I don't look good at 120 lbs, but I have a large bone structure and muscle mass. A doctor recently recommend 155 lbs for my structure, and that is higher than what I want. We'll see when I get there, still a ways to go.

ChasingSweatandTears

If you have any type of stomach issues, such as IBS or gluten intolerances you will have problems with bloating. My daughter has IBS, and if she doesn't eat enough fiber, drink atleast 40 oz. of water a day, and eats fried foods or caffeine, she will gain an average of 3-5 lbs. Once she is eating more fiber and drinking more water, she drops the weight. Sadly, she is just 11 yr old, and inherited those problems:( She is 5 ft 4.5.

I agree with the ladies suggesting more strength training and finding out your body fat %. I am as tall as you, and know that I don't look good at 120 lbs, but I have a large bone structure and muscle mass. A doctor recently recommend 155 lbs for my structure, and that is higher than what I want. We'll see when I get there, still a ways to go.

Yes! When I eat gluten, I have IBS symptoms and am always bloated, so now I avoid it and feel normal. Also if your sodium is high that causes a lot of bloating too. Try reducing your sodium for a week or so and you may drop a few pounds right away. Be careful with the water pills, they a hard on your kidneys and can lead to dehydration if you're working out. Actually the more you drink, the less you will retain. Good luck with your goals!

xHelloQuincyx

eat.
more.
just give it a try.

misslariss84

That calculator is pretty nifty! My gw is 127 (at 5'3") but it is telling me I'll be at 21% body fat at 135, which would be great. Rethinking my gw...

soon2b_1fitmama

eat.
more.
just give it a try.

I.
Did.

soon2b_1fitmama

If you have any type of stomach issues, such as IBS or gluten intolerances you will have problems with bloating. My daughter has IBS, and if she doesn't eat enough fiber, drink atleast 40 oz. of water a day, and eats fried foods or caffeine, she will gain an average of 3-5 lbs. Once she is eating more fiber and drinking more water, she drops the weight. Sadly, she is just 11 yr old, and inherited those problems:( She is 5 ft 4.5.

I agree with the ladies suggesting more strength training and finding out your body fat %. I am as tall as you, and know that I don't look good at 120 lbs, but I have a large bone structure and muscle mass. A doctor recently recommend 155 lbs for my structure, and that is higher than what I want. We'll see when I get there, still a ways to go.

I'm sorry to hear she's going through that . Shes a tall 11yr old!
I don't think I have that.. but I'll mention it to my Dr.
And good luck!

debbylee22

I'm 5'5" and 123 as of this am. I'm down from 157. As much as I'd like to see 117, I don't think I will. I am just starting a lifting program that a MFP friend sent me. If you'd like it, I can send it to you. Now, don't get me wrong, I worked really hard at losing the weight, but now I'm in the "skinny fat" category. :sad: Now it's time to throw out the scale and just work on my body fat %. Right now I'm at about 25%. :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: WHAT???? I lost 34 pounds!!! Sadly, it is true. All of the nifty little calculators say that if I get to 117...(that is the magic number) that my body fat will drop to 21%. :noway: :noway: :noway: :noway: Say WHAT???? How can I lose 6 pounds and drop 4% in body fat? NOT realistic, even if all the nifty calculators say that it is so!
Sooooo.... I'm throwing away the scale. I'm working on my lifting plan. I'll have my body fat checked again in 6 weeks. I'll keep you posted. And let me know if you'd like the plan! And feel free to add me as a friend or PM me anytime!! :flowerforyou:

I am also 5' & 135 lbs. I would love to have the lifting program to build some muscle & help with the last 8 lbs. Would you mind sharing it with me?