I weigh 132 lbs and I am 5ft.. not losing weight

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  • thisisiamj
    thisisiamj Posts: 145 Member
    Use this calculator to figure out how much you need to eat: http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/. Since you don't have much to lose, I wouldn't recommend eating below your BMR. Also many people on here, myself included didn't lose weight until after 2-3 weeks of exercise -- your muscles tends to retain water when you first start exercising. After the first 3 weeks, I've steadily lose weight.
  • rurumomo
    rurumomo Posts: 35
    thank u for you advice I'm gonna try the site....:smile:
  • sweetchildomine
    sweetchildomine Posts: 872 Member
    You're consuming too many calories. At 5', to lose fat at a decent rate, you need to be doing about 1,200 calories a day. But because food manufacturers always underestimate how many calories are in their food, I'd target about 1,100 calories a day and that'll have you actually consuming about 1,200 or more. It's not what you eat, but how much you eat when it comes to fat loss. Don't confuse weight loss with the more specific purpose of fat loss. Also, consider spending most of your exercise time doing strength training to build your body into the shape you want.
    No...just...no lol. ^^

    If you are working out intensely 6 days a week, your body NEEDS food as fuel. If you're hungry, you're not going to have the energy or strength to workout that much. Believe me, I tried doing only 1000 calories a day and I nearly passed out on the treadmill. I'm about your height, I'm 133, I work out 6 days a week and I eat around 1350 calories a day. However, that's just me. Don't let anyone give you a generic number of how much to eat. Everyone's body is different. I think at the point in your weight loss it's just a matter of being patient. Since you're so close to your goal it's not going to come off fast. You also have to take into account that maybe you are building muscle. You should take measurements of your body to see if you're losing inches even though the scale is not moving. Also, take progress pictures because a lot of times our body is changing and we don't even realize it! Good luck!
  • rurumomo
    rurumomo Posts: 35
    Thank you so much!!!! GOOD LUCK TO YOU TOO
  • KelliW_runner
    KelliW_runner Posts: 150 Member
    I don't think you are eating too much assuming the 1500 is accurate. Work cross-training into your routine. Resistance training (weights or body weight exercise) and cardio, both steady state such as jogging and HIIT (high intensity intervals) will vary the routine and challenge your body.
  • rurumomo
    rurumomo Posts: 35
    OKAY THANKS
  • ivykiki
    ivykiki Posts: 2
    I meet with a weigh loss dr yesterday. He wants me eat 900 calories the first two weeks, 1100-1200 after that! The big deal is net carbs, and protein ratios. 80 gm of protein daily, 40-50 net carbs. Net carbs are the carb total plus the sugar total combined!
    Increase protein additional 20 gm on workout days. Eat or drink protein during or after working it!
    You can enter this in myfitnesspal using customize option.
  • rurumomo
    rurumomo Posts: 35
    ok thank u.....

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