Hard time wrapping my head around weight loss.

Jesmoko

I'm 23 years old, 179 cm (5'11) and weigh 66 kg (145,5 lbs). My BMI is 20.6. I basically made a very casual decision to lose weight around 6-7 months ago, and started actually counting calories about two months ago. I've never been to a gym, I don't exercise at all part from taking my dog to walks and I've lost around 30 lbs so far.

My weight should be technically...okay now. But I can't see it in myself, I still feel like I am overweight and that I've just made a mistake in my calculations somewhere along the way. I've used three different scales, so my weight should be relatively accurate...and I just measured my height to make sure I'm as tall as I thought I was. The Fitbit Aria smart scale reported that my body fat is at 9%, which I don't believe for a minute (pretty sure it's actually physically impossible, I think the way the scale measures it is just inaccurate in general).

I'm just having a hard time processing this. Is it possible that I'm overweight, assuming those numbers are accurate? My muscle definition should be pretty much nonexistent, considering all I do is walk around a bit.

SideSteel

I'm 23 years old, 179 cm (5'11) and weigh 66 kg (145,5 lbs). My BMI is 20.6. I basically made a very casual decision to lose weight around 6-7 months ago, and started actually counting calories about two months ago. I've never been to a gym, I don't exercise at all part from taking my dog to walks and I've lost around 30 lbs so far.

My weight should be technically...okay now. But I can't see it in myself, I still feel like I am overweight and that I've just made a mistake in my calculations somewhere along the way. I've used three different scales, so my weight should be relatively accurate...and I just measured my height to make sure I'm as tall as I thought I was. The Fitbit Aria smart scale reported that my body fat is at 9%, which I don't believe for a minute (pretty sure it's actually physically impossible, I think the way the scale measures it is just inaccurate in general).

I'm just having a hard time processing this. Is it possible that I'm overweight, assuming those numbers are accurate? My muscle definition should be pretty much nonexistent, considering all I do is walk around a bit.

AT 5'11 and 145 I would absolutely recommend that you bring your calories to a small surplus and start lifting weights.


You are not overweight. You either have body dysmorphic disorder or you are skinny-fat. At those stats I would lean towards the former.

Chief_Rocka

Is it possible that I'm overweight, assuming those numbers are accurate?

no

Jesmoko

I'm 23 years old, 179 cm (5'11) and weigh 66 kg (145,5 lbs). My BMI is 20.6. I basically made a very casual decision to lose weight around 6-7 months ago, and started actually counting calories about two months ago. I've never been to a gym, I don't exercise at all part from taking my dog to walks and I've lost around 30 lbs so far.

My weight should be technically...okay now. But I can't see it in myself, I still feel like I am overweight and that I've just made a mistake in my calculations somewhere along the way. I've used three different scales, so my weight should be relatively accurate...and I just measured my height to make sure I'm as tall as I thought I was. The Fitbit Aria smart scale reported that my body fat is at 9%, which I don't believe for a minute (pretty sure it's actually physically impossible, I think the way the scale measures it is just inaccurate in general).

I'm just having a hard time processing this. Is it possible that I'm overweight, assuming those numbers are accurate? My muscle definition should be pretty much nonexistent, considering all I do is walk around a bit.

AT 5'11 and 145 I would absolutely recommend that you bring your calories to a small surplus and start lifting weights.


You are not overweight. You either have body dysmorphic disorder or you are skinny-fat. At those stats I would lean towards the former.

Okay, I think skinny-fat does sound fairly accurate (thanks urban dictionary) to me. I mean my diet has been fairly...horrendous, I just try to eat under my calories and cram some fruits/veggies in there once in a while.

My second question is that is there anything I can do about it in my home, without going to the gym? Would just doing some push-ups, squats and crunches on regular basis do the trick?

Gramps251

There are lots of exercise DVDs available. Lots of people here talk about 30 Day Shred, which is aerobic and some strength. I'll let the lifters weigh in on options for lifting.

SideSteel

I'm 23 years old, 179 cm (5'11) and weigh 66 kg (145,5 lbs). My BMI is 20.6. I basically made a very casual decision to lose weight around 6-7 months ago, and started actually counting calories about two months ago. I've never been to a gym, I don't exercise at all part from taking my dog to walks and I've lost around 30 lbs so far.

My weight should be technically...okay now. But I can't see it in myself, I still feel like I am overweight and that I've just made a mistake in my calculations somewhere along the way. I've used three different scales, so my weight should be relatively accurate...and I just measured my height to make sure I'm as tall as I thought I was. The Fitbit Aria smart scale reported that my body fat is at 9%, which I don't believe for a minute (pretty sure it's actually physically impossible, I think the way the scale measures it is just inaccurate in general).

I'm just having a hard time processing this. Is it possible that I'm overweight, assuming those numbers are accurate? My muscle definition should be pretty much nonexistent, considering all I do is walk around a bit.

AT 5'11 and 145 I would absolutely recommend that you bring your calories to a small surplus and start lifting weights.


You are not overweight. You either have body dysmorphic disorder or you are skinny-fat. At those stats I would lean towards the former.

Okay, I think skinny-fat does sound fairly accurate (thanks urban dictionary) to me. I mean my diet has been fairly...horrendous, I just try to eat under my calories and cram some fruits/veggies in there once in a while.

My second question is that is there anything I can do about it in my home, without going to the gym? Would just doing some push-ups, squats and crunches on regular basis do the trick?

Bodyweight programming will help if done intelligently. Look up some written program online for it and be sure you are increasing intensity over the course of weeks. Start paying attention to macronutrient intake and you'll want to eat AT LEAST at maintenance calories.

nxd10

I'm 23 years old, 179 cm (5'11) and weigh 66 kg (145,5 lbs). My BMI is 20.6. I basically made a very casual decision to lose weight around 6-7 months ago, and started actually counting calories about two months ago. I've never been to a gym, I don't exercise at all part from taking my dog to walks and I've lost around 30 lbs so far.

My weight should be technically...okay now. But I can't see it in myself, I still feel like I am overweight and that I've just made a mistake in my calculations somewhere along the way. I've used three different scales, so my weight should be relatively accurate...and I just measured my height to make sure I'm as tall as I thought I was. The Fitbit Aria smart scale reported that my body fat is at 9%, which I don't believe for a minute (pretty sure it's actually physically impossible, I think the way the scale measures it is just inaccurate in general).

I'm just having a hard time processing this. Is it possible that I'm overweight, assuming those numbers are accurate? My muscle definition should be pretty much nonexistent, considering all I do is walk around a bit.

AT 5'11 and 145 I would absolutely recommend that you bring your calories to a small surplus and start lifting weights.


You are not overweight. You either have body dysmorphic disorder or you are skinny-fat. At those stats I would lean towards the former.

I agree. You need to work out. You are NOT overweight. Everything you say about yourself says so.

Most young men feel unhappy with their body because of muscle and strength, not weight. Maybe you're mislabeling your concern?

DanaDark

Skinny-Fat yeup. With 9% body fat I'd say you are prime to go surplus calories and start lifting weights.

At home will only get you so far given you would need some good resistance training. You might want to see about an initial investment in some dumbbells or a resistance band. An actual gym membership would be best however.

As for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), there is a lot of other mental things that go with it other than simply thinking yourself fat, so without knowing certain behavioral actions on your part, wouldn't be able to suggest that.

cupp4318

Skinny fat is how I feel as well I am 5 11 way 145 and my bmi is 20.6 but fat% is 16.5