155lbs to 142lbs.. the last hurdle!

Victœria

I need help dropping the last 12lbs.
I have lowered my weightloss goal to 0.5lbs per week.
I have also given myself 6 months/ 24wks to achieve my target weight.
It's not diet advice that i need, I have pretty much got that down.

I need help with fitness & motivation.

ATM i cycle when the weather is good & use a home gym. Wii & iPhone personal trainer app (which is very good actually!)
Usually i work out alone because i don't like feeling like people are watching me workout.

I have managed to drop 45lbs in 10 months so far but I have weighed 155lbs for 3 of those months despite trying very hard i have entered a cycle of diet-binge-diet-binge.

Any advice would be great.

Thank you.

Victoria.

Victœria

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bhbarros

I can only see the one pic, but you look great!

Honestly, what helped me the most was getting into classes. If you have a gym membership, check out if they offer Zumba, or Pilates, or anything like that. I know you said you feel self-conscious, but nothing makes me work harder than being surrounded by people all doing their best. It's inspirational, especially when you're feeling tired.

An hour of Zumba can burn me up about 550 calories, easily. And Pilates really works to tone you up.

Victœria

shanpwn

I started my weight loss journey a month ago at 151 and today I am happily 139. What did it for me was walking with intervals of jogging or running 3 miles 4-5 x a week and 2-3x a week of heavy weight lifting. I also do my very best to stick to my cals and eat back most of my exercise cals.

dward2011

I like to exercise alone too. I have fitness apps, YouTube videos, BodyRock.TV, and tons of DVDs to use at home. I also bike, walk, run, play tennis, strength train with resistance bands and body weight, kayak, swim, and hike.

I get bored with the same routine, so I just stay active and get my heart rate up/sweat. The things that burn the most calories for me: running, biking, and hiking. Swimming is a great burn, but I don't always have easy access to a pool (an no outdoor options nearby). I used to be embarrassed to wear my swimsuit, so I would go to the lake and swim laps in my sportsbra/tank top and running shorts.

Does this help at all?

postrockandcats

You look great!

fluffypuppies

Why do you want to weigh 142lbs? What is wrong with 155lbs? Maybe 155lbs is a healthy weight for you? Instead of worrying about numbers, try to concentrate on fitness. Why not try and build lean muscle with light weight lifting. You will look more tone and fit, and may even weigh a little more, but it will be a healthy weight and you will "look" 142 lbs but may be around 160lbs. Let your body dictate to you it's "happy weight".

foxfirekenzie

Why do you want to weigh 142lbs? What is wrong with 155lbs? Maybe 155lbs is a healthy weight for you? Instead of worrying about numbers, try to concentrate on fitness. Why not try and build lean muscle with light weight lifting. You will look more tone and fit, and may even weigh a little more, but it will be a healthy weight and you will "look" 142 lbs but may be around 160lbs. Let your body dictate to you it's "happy weight".

I see where you are coming from on this, but this is a really dumb answer. Most everyone on here has a goal weight they are trying to hit so why tell her to not try to achieve it?

It sounds as if the OP is 'fit' as you say, with proper eating and working out. I think what she wanted to know is how to overcome her plateau. I feel her pain since she and I are at the same weight with the same goal weight and, I too, am stalled out!

fluffypuppies

Why do you want to weigh 142lbs? What is wrong with 155lbs? Maybe 155lbs is a healthy weight for you? Instead of worrying about numbers, try to concentrate on fitness. Why not try and build lean muscle with light weight lifting. You will look more tone and fit, and may even weigh a little more, but it will be a healthy weight and you will "look" 142 lbs but may be around 160lbs. Let your body dictate to you it's "happy weight".

I see where you are coming from on this, but this is a really dumb answer. Most everyone on here has a goal weight they are trying to hit so why tell her to not try to achieve it?

It sounds as if the OP is 'fit' as you say, with proper eating and working out. I think what she wanted to know is how to overcome her plateau. I feel her pain since she and I are at the same weight with the same goal weight and, I too, am stalled out!

Why set a "plateau" that may not be right for your body type, frame, genetic make-up and metabolism? Just because you want to achieve a certain weight does not mean it is healthy or right for you. The problem I see in my practice (yes I am in the medical field) is that women, especially young women, are too fixated on a "number" instead of overall health, wellness and fitness. This often leads to unhealthy behavior such as binging and purging and/or starvation diets.

Stop being concerned with telling people how much you weigh. Instead tell them how your activity level has improved and how much more energy you now have to do the things you like to do compared to when you may have been less fit. Rejoice in your new-found self-discipline. Rejoice that you look better in your clothes, and even out of your clothes, than you did before. I would imagine your "after pictures" are much more pleasing to the eye than your "before pictures". Be happy with that and also remember that muscle weighs more than fat!