5'7 ladies currently weighing around 150 lbs?

mdorsey2010

Hi ladies! Any of you 5'7 and somewhere around 150 lbs? I'm 32 and started MFP about 2 months ago. I started at 166 lbs & currently down to 151. My original goal was 150 lbs but now that I'm close, I'm going for 140-145. It seems like these last pounds are going to take forever but I have ZERO patience! I'd like to make some new friends that are trying to achieve the same goal so add me if you would like!

I'd be interested to hear everyones stats, what exercises you do, how many calories you eat and the ever so controversial question....do you eat back your exercise calories!?!?! :noway:

ShellyShuey

I'm 44, started at 180 -- now at 150 trying for 140-145 as well. I'm a size 8 and would like to be a 6.

I do Zumba, core/strength/yoga DVDs, run, walk, bike... I have always eaten back the exercise cals but for me/that just equals maintenance. Have stopped eating exercise cals for now to see what happens.

ThickMcRunFast

HI There, I'm a bit taller (5'9), but at 148 right now. I have shifted to working on my body fat %, and am looking at getting down to 20%. I don't have far to go, just a few pounds of fat to lose, so I know its going to take a while. I am a distance runner (my next marathon is next week!), but I also do resistance/strength training 3x a week. I use body weight or light weights (its not an issue of not wanting to lift heavy...I just wouldn't see any gains since at least one run a week is catabolic)

Do I eat back my exercise calories? Well, yes and no. I have to make sure to eat enough food to support my fairly extreme activity, but I also don't want to stuff myself. Plus, on high mileage days, I would have to eat a ton to make net 1600 calories, and usually don't feel like it. Usually I eat back my calories on strength training days. I try to eat nutrient dense, real food, and get at least 100g of protein a day. I try not to obsess over food. I am doing this as my lifestyle, so if I want a beer or a glass of wine, or a piece of cake, I'll have it.

kris4chloe

5'7" and sitting at 155 and a size 8/10 trying to get to a 6/8 so not sure if that is 145 or not.

i carry all my weight on the bottom half so i am afraid i may have to go lower then that to get my BF % down low enough

alysa521

I'm 5'7'' and currently weigh 147. I eat 1800-2000 calories a day no matter what exercise I do for the day. The exception is on my long run day where I typically run between 8-12 miles I may eat up to like 2500 cals those days. I loosely follow Paleo so mainly eating lean meats, veggies, and healthy fats and a bit of fruit. No dairy or grains but I do still eat oatmeal regularly, its my favority pre run breakfast

I typically crossfit 3 times per week, and run 4 times a week (logging about 20-25 miles total), and take at least one complete rest day per week. I do work a desk job, but I walk to work about 2 miles total on workdays.

I really more focused on gaining strength and lifting heavy, love crossfit My goal is to lose body fat and get back to my happy size 4 jeans. Currently about a 6, so whatever the scale says when I get there is fine with me.

edited to add: I have found that changing my macros to 40/30/30 carbs/protein/fat has helped me immensely. For all the exercise I do I'm so much fuller with the additional protein and fat.

azwen

I'm 5'7". I'm at 159.5 now, and would love to be 140 or even 135. (I have a thin frame under all this!) I'm concentrating on building muscle, too, to get healthier and stronger. I think I shouldn't ever be bigger than a 10. My weight loss so far has been excruciatingly slow, so I am trying to focus on the health benefits and enjoying activity, rather than the scale. I think the few pounds I have lost have been from my upper body (waist and up), so my clothes don't fit any differently yet. But I do think the "muffin top" is a bit smaller!

I work out with a trainer twice a week (lifting weights) and do cardio 3 times a week. I also take horseback riding lessons once a week, which means one hour of riding and another half hour of lifting saddles and cleaning the horse. I do eat my exercise calories!

mdorsey2010

All of you ladies are so inspiring -- I LOVE it, it sounds like everyone is well on their way!