Looking for people going from 140lbs- 120/115lbs!! PLEASE!!

vklebanova

Hi!

So I started losing weight when I hit a record high of about 148 pounds. I'm currently at about 135.2

That weight is I suppose my "normal" weight... I've weighed +/- 3 pounds around 135 for the last like 8 years of my life.

My IDEAL weight would be around 115 lbs but I'd be really happy if I could get into the 120 range. I REALLY can't seem to drop below around 133 for the life of me. I don't go over calories, I exercise, I walk at least 5 miles EVERY SINGLE DAY... I'm starting Insanity hoping that something will "shock" my body into losing weight but I was wondering if anyone else has had any experience and can offer any advice.

Thanks in advance - i'm up for any and all suggestions.

Paradis

I wish I could help you but I haven't been there since after my last child.I hope you get answers to help you.

vklebanova

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shovav91

That's quite a low goal, how tall are you? Try upping your calories to break a plateau. That often seems to do the trick! Keep your metabolism functioning at its best.

michaela531

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vklebanova

I'm 5'4" and actually my ideal weight according to several doctors is 120. I'm currently at 28% body fat.. which is rather high. My bmi is 23.3 but that's not great either.

small_ninja

Heya, my highest weight was around 150 lb, but I started MFP on 132 lb. I'm currently 124 with a goal of 117. Feel free to add me if you like

Rory_123

I'm 5"6 and my goal is low 120's. My BF is also 28% now, at 134 lbs (started at 140), so I've got a good deal of fat to lose - my bones are small, so 120 is a great weight for me, just hard to maintain! I aim for 1200 a day (I do not eat back exercise calories) but once or twice a week, usually on the weekends, I'll splurge and eat 1600-1900. I'm looking for slow and steady weight loss of 1-2 lbs per week.

sdcohen85

I am new to this...but I'm pretty much in the same spot! I'm at my all time highest which is around 140.... And my goal is 115/120! would love motivation!! Steph

sharonfincher1

I am 5'2" started a year ago at 140, I am currently holding steady at 120/119, now I am ready to take the last five off to get to 115... I was stuck for a while at 135-140 and had to adjust my food selection

vklebanova

My first 10 lbs came off so easy. I've been hovering between 133-137 since May.
I usually eat SOME exercise calories back only because I do exercise at random times of the day and not all in one big chunk. So I'll do 20 mins of cardio and some weights around mid-morning and I'll do 20 mins of cardio and some weights in the evening.

Once again - just starting Insanity which will definitely been done in the evening after work... so this schedule may change.

Again I always net under my goal.. usually by a good amount. Also I've been really trying to focus in on the specific foods I'm eating and trying to eliminate bad sugars and bad carbs all together.. which sucks because I'm a major sugar addict. Little Debbie made me fat!!! lol

sdcohen85

And I'm 5"4. I tried insanity about 2 summers ago and did 4weeks of it. I was down to 124! If you stick with the program, you will definately lose the wanted weight! I just started bootcamp today and am looking into personal training. I can't commit to insanity 6days a week...it was too tough for me But good luck and let me know how it goes

mrsRhughes

Hey girl! I have two kids (I'm 26 years old 5'7" and currently maintaining at 120-123 depending on the day!) My kids are 7 and my "baby" is almost 2! I was 140 post-partum with each of them, and like I said am now down to 120. I SWEAR by Beachbody workouts - so good luck with Insanity! I've done Turbo Fire for almost 2 years and since it is super high-cardio and high intensity, it gets the weight off! ALSO make sure you eat ENOUGH. I like doing "low-carb" - but my version of low-carb is different than others ... I don't actually count carbs... but if I want a bagel/toast/etc. for breakfast, I just don't have any other heavy carbs the rest of the day! If I want pasta for dinner, I don't have carbs at other meals, etc. That change in thinking REALLY helped me get the last few pounds off!!

MeadowSong

Check out "New Rules of Lifting for Women". Game changer. Get strong.

Starqueg

Hi! I'm closer to 150 than 140 at this point, hoping to get down to around 125 or so. I don't really have a specific number, it's more about getting into good shape and cutting down on my body fat % (which is currently around 33). Feel free to add me if you want.

Gioooo

i'd suggest weight training and watching your macros.
higher protein, lower carbs.

katycat24

I'm almost in the same boat. I'm 5'3" and a bit and weight 138 right now, would like to get down to 115-120. I have been on MFP or almost 3 months and did WW for about 6 months before that, and I cannot lose any weight. I have been stuck at 138 for months. I exercise at least four times a week (swimming, elliptical, running, weights class), use a stand-up desk so I rarely even sit down dring the day, eat fresh fruits and vegetables, never eat fast food, go out to dinner maybe once a week but don't go too crazy, almost always within my calorie allowance. I am doing everything right, but the weight isn't budging. One thing: I have Hashimoto's, so that may be hindering my weight loss. Have you had your thyroid levels checked? Also, I am 43 and I guess it is harder to lose weight when you get older. It's a great big frustrating drag for sure.

Anyway, if you want to add me as a friend I would be happy for another motivator!

spectralmoon

I'm 5'5" and have the same goals (and starting point atm) as you. Feel free to add me!

wyomingmama

I'm in the same boat. Just had baby #3 in January. I am 5'4". I still have a ways to go But I really want to get to 115-120. Before I got pg I was 125!

I will tell you insanity sucks but it is sure to kick things up a bit. My plan is to get to 125 then do insanity! I would toally recommend doing some weights. Shake it up. Your body is to use to the walking! So try something new. And I would say don't eat back all your work out cals! The smaller you get the less you need. 1200 cal is a general idea but 1100 really bumps it up!
Stay away from sugars, only 24-30 gms per day! and double your protien and water!

You can friend me if you like!

Good Job so far!

Wendyerickson

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Crazy4Healthy

Hello... I'm 5'3", started at 154 and I'm now down to about 124. I've been working at this since November and I can say it has become much more difficult since I turned 40. Used to be able to lose weight pretty easily, not anymore. :ohwell:

The turning point for me was getting a BodyMedia Fit in November (I now use the FitBit). It really helped to show me where my calorie burn for the day truly was. I had become so frustrated because I was working so hard and seeing no progress (even though I might have a thyroid issue, but no). My calorie intake just wasn't matching up with what I thought I was burning, so I was truly eating over my calories every day. I also found that weighing my food and eating more (yes more) has helped me to lose the weight. I try to have only about a 250 deficit each day so I'm losing more slowly. I've been doing New Rules of Lifting for almost 6 months and love it. My body has never been in this good of shape (pic is not current, so don't judge by that.. LOL).

Feel free to add me if you like. I'm currently down to my last 10 lbs (always the hardest) but concentrating more on losing inches and body fat right now and figure the lbs will eventually come off or maybe they won't but my body will still look better with more muscle. :happy:

BriaMc

I'm 5'7" and went from 139.8 to now am at 125 and trying to get the last 5lbs off. Feel free to add me as well I'm on everyday (multiple times) and enjoy all new friends!

GreenGettingLean

Hi there - I'm 5'3, and started trying to lose weight when I reached about 142 lbs last June. It took me about 6 months to get down to 118, but it was worth it because the weight has stayed off! Here's what I did ...

1. For the first 6 weeks, I ate only 1200 calories a day plus exercise calories. I allowed myself one cheat meal per week to keep off the cravings. I stopped drinking soda cold turkey, and drank at least 8 cups of water per day. I slowly increased my intake each month, and I now maintain at around 1550 calories per day.

2. NEVER skip breakfast. Try to load up on protein at this meal if possible. I only have my own experience to back this up, but I swear 2 eggs and a piece of toast keeps me full well into lunchtime.

3. I worked out rigorously twice a week (60-90 minute spin class). I also swam for exercise. Many people could probably fit more workouts in, but I have arthritis and a bad hip to deal with, so I am rather limited. But I still made it to goal! :drinker:

4. Limit alcohol intake. This one is TOUGH, but so worth it. No hangovers, no late night eating, etc. to regret the next day.

5. Eat more protein and fresh foods, eat less processed crap and sugar. This is another tough one, but it's crucial to helping muscle definition. Plus if you're like me and suffer from IBS, it clears that up real quick too!

6. Give it TIME. Once again, no scientific research here, but I believe that weight lost slowly is less likely to return. Just take it one day at a time. You will get there!

I hope this helps, feel free to add me if you want some encouragement!

--Amanda

MsBallerinaBody

i started from 145 as well, now i'm at 135... give or take 2 3 pounds. it also seems like it doesn't go anywhere lower than 133. ugh. it's so frustrating! i'm sure in time, i'll be able to see 120 soon enough

nikinyx6

Started at 140, now at 133, and aiming for 115 ... feel free to add me :bigsmile:

blessingsx2

Hi I'm Gloria, I'm 5'1" and currently weigh 131.5. I started out at 139 and found MFP when I was 134. I'm having the toughest time getting out of the 130's but I'm determined to get to my goal of 115! This week I started Killer Buns and Thighs and Turbo Jam so hopefully that'll help me bust into the 120's. Feel free to add me and maybe we can help each other.

lesliev523

I am just under 5'2" and am currently 147. My all time time high was around 170, but I didn't weigh myself back then. I am hoping to get to 115 again....

Feel free to add me (and that goes for anyone!)

kalynn06

That 130ish weight seems like a place where a lot of our bodies are comfortable. I'm 5'5 with a small frame and relatively high body fat percentage (appalling pics are around here somewhere in the success stories forum). My highest was around 143 and I've gotten down to around 129-131 now.

Getting below that 130 mark is hard. I realized, though, that I wasn't happy with my appearance (smaller but very soft and flabby) even with 10 lbs off so I reset my goals to lose much more slowly and focus on weight training. I'd say that with the weights, the last 2 or3 lbs to come off made a far larger difference in my appearance than the first 9 or 10, and my body fat percentage finally started to decrease, which wasn't happening even with weight loss. I still have some to lose, but right now I'm focusing on body fat rather than lbs, because it translates more directly to my appearance goals. I think at my goal appearance/ body fat, I'll somewhere around 120, but it's a guess.

vklebanova

Thank you all for your wonderful responses. I truly appreciate it any and all advice.

hjobery

Anybody still in this thread? I fit exactly into this realm (thoug instead of ibs i have ibd!) i am starting at 142 lbs with a goal of 118.
I am 5'4 and while 130 is the weight i told myself i would never surpass unless pregnant..... I sure passed it!

I'm hoping to lose 8-10 lbs by end of september, which, considering how sedentary i've been, is hopefully attainable.

Friend me if you're up for it!

lin7604

i started a 140/142 in nov and i'm 5ft 2 inches. It has been super slow losing it, i have only lost 15 lbs, still have 5 to go. don't know if i will get there or not? i was hoping to be at my goal by summer and i have hit another stall... so now i hope by halloween, my goal will be accomplished! I have upped and lowered my cals, i have done exercise weigh my food, measure my food, and watch all my cals... still it's been so hard....I know i can get there as that was my comfort weight before for many many years..... as long as i can get down to 120 and then bounce around between that and 125 NOT OVER, then i will be 100% happy.... but i can' seem to get under 125 and stay there.....