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First target acheived..what now?

Farburnfred
Farburnfred Posts: 333 Member
So my target was 62kg and this morning I am 61.7kg..whoopee!! I am 5'6 so that is quite a good weight and i fitted into UK size 10 jeans yesterday for the first time in years.

Part of me wants to carry on down to 60kg. But I have started doing much more strength training (despite and injury to my shoulder atm which is hampering things somewhat) and i really want to add some muscle to my frame and get that leaner tighter look..This may not fit in well with a calorie deficit..

I am quite happy with my current 1540 calories plus exercise calories and am trying hard to increase my protein.

Thoughts please

Replies

  • claritarejoice
    claritarejoice Posts: 461 Member
    Congrats on reaching your goal! 62kg is on the lower end of your healthy weight range, and you say youmfeel happy, so I wouldn't try to lose more.
  • Farburnfred
    Farburnfred Posts: 333 Member
    http://imageshack.us/g/1/9848892/

    from what I can see i am about in the middle of what I could be..
  • Your BMI is around 21.9. That's very good. Also, you look really good on those photos. Why on Earth would you want to go lower?
    If I were you I'd focus on the strength training and get rid of the calorie deficit.

    I'm going to steal a quote that Sarah_Wins has on her profile here: "Weight loss helps you look good in clothes. Weight lifting helps you look good naked." I know what I'd go for if I weren in your shoes. :)
  • Farburnfred
    Farburnfred Posts: 333 Member
    Your BMI is around 21.9. That's very good. Also, you look really good on those photos. Why on Earth would you want to go lower?
    If I were you I'd focus on the strength training and get rid of the calorie deficit.

    I'm going to steal a quote that Sarah_Wins has on her profile here: "Weight loss helps you look good in clothes. Weight lifting helps you look good naked." I know what I'd go for if I weren in your shoes. :)

    thanks, I love that quote, am going to steal it.
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