Not a newbie, but need advice
tashaa1992
Posts: 658 Member
Don't really know how to start this lol! Urm I've been a member of emtwl for quite some time now, and I've researched it quite a fair bit.
Basically, I have a history with anorexia, purging and now binging. I have been in recovery for purging type anorexia for almost two years, and I have gained alot of weight since I started back in recovery in 2011. I started binge eating around three months ago(I binge out of hunger). I have talked about losing a little weight with my dietician because I want to be up front about it, as long as it is done slowly and healthily, and I am not underweight at that weight, it's fine.
I am 4' 10", turning 21 next month, and I currently weigh 99.2lbs.
Measurements: waist 26", hips 30", and thighs are 19".
Using fat2fit, I have calculated my bodyfat to be 17.6%. Fat2fit says I have 17.4lbs of fat on my body, I don't know a whole lot about bodyfat as it's always been about weight for me, so is my bodyfat really high? Am I meant to lose the 17.4lbs of fat?:s
I work in a children's nursery x3 days a week, and I am on my feet for around 4-5 hours of the shift usually.
On my days off, I run, do HIIT and and walk, I've strength trained before but to be honest I much prefer cardio. I am aiming to burn around 250 calories with my cardio.
I calculated my tdee using fat2fit(I know it's just an estimate and you need to play around with it a little), to be 1953 for moderately active, I think I am at that level?
This last week, I was consuming 1650-1750, and netting 1400-1500(thought I'd use my sedentary level, 1512), and gained 0.2lbs, and 0.5" on my waist. I know you have to be patient with it, but in the past when I had followed started following emtwl and was eating around 1750, but wasn't as active as I had been this week, I was losing, so I don't really understand why I gained as I was more active this week.
Did I do something wrong this week? Did I eat enough? My diary is open, so if anyone could look at my diary and tell me if I wasn't eating that well, etc, that would be great also.
Basically, I have a history with anorexia, purging and now binging. I have been in recovery for purging type anorexia for almost two years, and I have gained alot of weight since I started back in recovery in 2011. I started binge eating around three months ago(I binge out of hunger). I have talked about losing a little weight with my dietician because I want to be up front about it, as long as it is done slowly and healthily, and I am not underweight at that weight, it's fine.
I am 4' 10", turning 21 next month, and I currently weigh 99.2lbs.
Measurements: waist 26", hips 30", and thighs are 19".
Using fat2fit, I have calculated my bodyfat to be 17.6%. Fat2fit says I have 17.4lbs of fat on my body, I don't know a whole lot about bodyfat as it's always been about weight for me, so is my bodyfat really high? Am I meant to lose the 17.4lbs of fat?:s
I work in a children's nursery x3 days a week, and I am on my feet for around 4-5 hours of the shift usually.
On my days off, I run, do HIIT and and walk, I've strength trained before but to be honest I much prefer cardio. I am aiming to burn around 250 calories with my cardio.
I calculated my tdee using fat2fit(I know it's just an estimate and you need to play around with it a little), to be 1953 for moderately active, I think I am at that level?
This last week, I was consuming 1650-1750, and netting 1400-1500(thought I'd use my sedentary level, 1512), and gained 0.2lbs, and 0.5" on my waist. I know you have to be patient with it, but in the past when I had followed started following emtwl and was eating around 1750, but wasn't as active as I had been this week, I was losing, so I don't really understand why I gained as I was more active this week.
Did I do something wrong this week? Did I eat enough? My diary is open, so if anyone could look at my diary and tell me if I wasn't eating that well, etc, that would be great also.
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Your body fat is how many pounds of your weight is fat. You DO NOT need to lose any more fat! You are already at a too low body fat. Having too low of a body fat percentage is extremely bad for you. It can cause all kinds of health issues. Unless you are a gymnast or athlete you do not need to have an extremely low body fat. I got down to 10% body fat and I had all kinds of health issues. Women are meant to have some fat on their bodies!0
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I thought the fact my bodyfat percentage isn't low is the reason why I'm not toned, and if I lost it my body would tone up, no idea if that makes any actual sense or not now. I want to lose 8.2lbs more, but I've got no idea if I should be eating more.0
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You need to stop doing so much cardio and focus on strength training.0
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Women usually have a higher body fat percentage than men because they need more fat to support specific hormone production and childbearing. The average woman's healthy body fat runs between 14 and 31 percent, according to the American Council on Exercise. The younger and more fit you are, the lower within the range you should fall. Elite athletes and figure competitors usually range in the 14- to 20-percent range, but this should not be considered the norm. A woman should not drop below 10 to 12 percent---which represents essential fat, the amount needed to support basic body functions.
A healthy body fat improves your overall appearance. Muscle is denser than fat, so it takes up less physical space, making you appear toned and tight. Having a greater percentage of lean muscle mass also helps you maintain a healthy weight. Muscle burns more calories while at rest than does fat tissue, thus boosting your metabolism and helping you to manage your weight.
Although falling into a healthy range of body fat is important for overall health, it is possible to go too low. Body fat represents stored energy, and if the body is denied an adequate amount, exercise performance and daily activity will suffer. Fat aids in hormone production, contributes to healthy skin, hair and nails, helps insulate the body and internal organs and facilitates absorption of certain vitamins. Too low a level of body fat levels may result in amenorrhea and infertility.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/86401-body-fat-percentage-women/#ixzz2KPJ84zYv
Your fat % is spectacular for your age, weight and height (if anything it could be higher!!) If youre wanting to follow EMTLW and you had success eating 1750 before, than I say you do that again. You stated you are eating that but with exercise you are only netting 1400...you need to eat back the cals you lose with working out so that your net is 1750. Also if you want to be toned you HAVE to lift weights. I would check out New rules of Lifting for Women, or just do some research on the internet about lifting. Perhaps you have a brother or guy friend who knows some stuff and could help you. Lifting burn quite a bit of calories. So if you are looking to burn 250 in a workout, do it with lifting not cardio. Lift Heavy and I think you will get what you are looking for! Also in order to lift heavy and get the muscle definition you have to eat, and eat well. Try out protein shakes after lifting too! Good luck0 -
I do bodyweight traning once a week, but I honestly prefer cardio:/0
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Ya alot of women do. I cant make you do anything obviously lol but if you want to be toned ya need to lift weights. Also toned muscles will make you look thinner. They act like a corset and suck you body in.
http://pinterest.com/pin/183451384791705394/
Check out this pin on Pinterest. Two pics side by side of the same girl. After she started working out she GAINED weight, but she LOOKS thinner0 -
Also body weight training is a start, but with you not weighing very much as it is I would still say you should start lifting..even if its only 5-10 lbs...0
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That's why I started doing bodyweight exercises, I mean its always been about the number on a scale for me but I read something somewhere and it made me think, no one knows how much you weigh but people will be able to tell when your bum is getting smaller lol. I've only just started doing bodyweight exercises, I think maybe I would like to try and start strength training in a few months, but would like to stick with this routine for now to see if it can give me a bit of a kickstart to the body I want. I mostly just focus on my core as my stomach is my number one problem area.0
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I think I'm going to carry on with my workouts for now, put the scale away until the first saturday of march, aim to net 1750 but consume around 2000 calories, does that sound like too much for my activity level?0
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That sounds like a good plan! I struggle with scale too! I got down to 95lbs a few months ago but with doing some bodyweight exercises and starting a little strength training I've gained 10lbs but i look better now than before!I think I'm going to carry on with my workouts for now, put the scale away until the first saturday of march, aim to net 1750 but consume around 2000 calories, does that sound like too much for my activity level?0 -
I'm so nervous to give it a try, I'm worried when I finally weigh in in three weeks time I'll find out I've gained so much even though I know from experience my maintenance is around 2050:/
I saw your thread, you look amazing! I'd love to look like you!:)0 -
I'm so nervous to give it a try, I'm worried when I finally weigh in in three weeks time I'll find out I've gained so much even though I know from experience my maintenance is around 2050:/
I saw your thread, you look amazing! I'd love to look like you!:)
thanks!
you look good yourself! I am working on getting my ab definition back! I used to have pretty defined abs but I lost them after my car wreck. Working on getting them back!0 -
Throw the scale away and buy a measuring tape. The scale can be a lying ba$tard.
At 118, I was jiggly, wearing a size 2. At 135, I was FIRM and TONED, wearing a 2. Which do you think looked better? (Unfortunately, at that time in my life, the scale ruled my mind and I didn't realize it... I do now (and am hoping to get back to that!!)).
For YOUR circumstance, I would toss the scale if it's that much of a threat to your ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It'll be hard to do, but once you break the habit, you'll be much happier.0 -
^^^^ Good Advise!! And you workout plan of slowly increasing your body weight exercises sounds good! Def do some research on the heavy lifting, it sucked me in after seeing all the wonderful results0
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I have decided to continue with my current workout routine, and I am only going to weigh in once a month but take my measurements once a week. I am going to eat at my estimated tdee(2050), as I'm hoping this will put an end to the binges, and I'm hoping maybe I might still lose something despite eating at tdee but we'll see! Thank you everyone for your good advice:) xxx0
