Eating more to lose inches?
shorty35565
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I'm 5'5 (5'4.75 to be exact) and I weigh 128.2lbs. I also have a small frame. I've been doing Chalean Extreme for 5 wks now, almost 6 wks.
For those who aren't familiar with the program, it's lifting weights 3 days a week, Intervals once & something like toning cardio (I guess that's what it would b called) once a week. I add in Brazil Butt Lift on the 5th day and 2 ab workouts paired with 2 of the other days.
The 1st month is called the Burn Phase and you lift heavy enough to fail at 10-12 reps and you do compound moves. I measured every week that month and lost inches somewhere on my body every single week. I also would lose a little weight as well, not much. Most of the time less than a lb, something a little over a lb. I was eating close to 1500, like in the upper 1400s (though in the mid-lower 1400s on my off day) Once a week (on the interval day, where I burned more than the other days) I would eat over 1500, in the lower-mid 1500s.
I started the Push Phase almost 2 weeks ago. During this phase you're supposed to fail at 6-8 reps. I been eating the same as before, but after the 1st week I didn't lose any inches. No I know they say only measure once a month, but I was losing inches every week the month before, so I sort of felt like I was doing something wrong to stop. I have changed my diet as of late. I've been trying to get in more protein, like close to 100g because before I wasn't hitting anywhere near that. Since my protein has went up, my carbs have went down (which I thought would be good). So now my diet is pretty balanced, as opposed to be high carb before. I'm still losing weight, but like before it's not a whole lot, which I'm ok with, not complaining at all about the weight loss.
Since this week isn't over, I don't know if I've lost any inches, but I feel I probably haven't. I was wondering if I needed to eat more to lose more inches? Or if I should just wait and stop being so impatient lol
For those who aren't familiar with the program, it's lifting weights 3 days a week, Intervals once & something like toning cardio (I guess that's what it would b called) once a week. I add in Brazil Butt Lift on the 5th day and 2 ab workouts paired with 2 of the other days.
The 1st month is called the Burn Phase and you lift heavy enough to fail at 10-12 reps and you do compound moves. I measured every week that month and lost inches somewhere on my body every single week. I also would lose a little weight as well, not much. Most of the time less than a lb, something a little over a lb. I was eating close to 1500, like in the upper 1400s (though in the mid-lower 1400s on my off day) Once a week (on the interval day, where I burned more than the other days) I would eat over 1500, in the lower-mid 1500s.
I started the Push Phase almost 2 weeks ago. During this phase you're supposed to fail at 6-8 reps. I been eating the same as before, but after the 1st week I didn't lose any inches. No I know they say only measure once a month, but I was losing inches every week the month before, so I sort of felt like I was doing something wrong to stop. I have changed my diet as of late. I've been trying to get in more protein, like close to 100g because before I wasn't hitting anywhere near that. Since my protein has went up, my carbs have went down (which I thought would be good). So now my diet is pretty balanced, as opposed to be high carb before. I'm still losing weight, but like before it's not a whole lot, which I'm ok with, not complaining at all about the weight loss.
Since this week isn't over, I don't know if I've lost any inches, but I feel I probably haven't. I was wondering if I needed to eat more to lose more inches? Or if I should just wait and stop being so impatient lol
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The smaller you get the longer it will take. Bump your calories to 1700 to see if that helps. Its a great program and only measure every 30 days.0
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The smaller you get the longer it will take. Bump your calories to 1700 to see if that helps. Its a great program and only measure every 30 days.
Honestly, I'm still fat. 29.6% body fat roughly. This is why I want to lose inches so badly. I want to get it down. Do u know why I would lose every week in the beginning & not now?0 -
Anyone else? I need opinions~0
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You may still have some body fat but you have slimmed down quite a bit. I think its just slowing down because you are getting closer to where you need to be.
Aside: You sure don't look like you have that high of a BMI. How do you measure it?0 -
You may still have some body fat but you have slimmed down quite a bit. I think its just slowing down because you are getting closer to where you need to be.
Aside: You sure don't look like you have that high of a BMI. How do you measure it?
I have slimmed down from the beginning, but I don't feel like I have lately. I don't wanna stall out u kno? Time is precious. I hate wasting it. I wanna b productive.
My BMI is low. It's like 21.5 or something. But my Body Fat % is 29.6% I measure with calipers. I totally feel it's right, cuz I'm fat. I have a belly & horrible love handles. My inner thighs are fatty and so is my upper arms
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If I were you I would message helloitsdan. He is great at helping people figure out exactly what their calorie intake should be. I'd follow his advice on calorie intake and for sure keep up with the strength exercises. From what I see on here everybody plateaus at some point. It sounds like that may be what is happening. Get your calorie intake just right and your macros and you should be able to get over the hump.You may still have some body fat but you have slimmed down quite a bit. I think its just slowing down because you are getting closer to where you need to be.
Aside: You sure don't look like you have that high of a BMI. How do you measure it?
I have slimmed down from the beginning, but I don't feel like I have lately. I don't wanna stall out u kno? Time is precious. I hate wasting it. I wanna b productive.
My BMI is low. It's like 21.5 or something. But my Body Fat % is 29.6% I measure with calipers. I totally feel it's right, cuz I'm fat. I have a belly & horrible love handles. My inner thighs are fatty and so is my upper arms0 -
Has it changed at all in the five weeks? It's not going to happen that quickly sadly.
Does Chalean Extreme have a recommended calorie level for you?0 -
I'm interested in suggestions too, as the last few pounds seem to be really dragging!0
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Has it changed at all in the five weeks? It's not going to happen that quickly sadly.
Does Chalean Extreme have a recommended calorie level for you?
Yes it did. I lost inches somewhere every single week the 1st 4 wks. That's why I was worried ab the stopping in the 5th week, cuz I was losing so well b4.
Yes it is. It's 1300 for my weight, but I'm not going to eat that low and I see plenty of people who do it & eat higher & lose just fine. Lower isn't always better imo. I'm just a little scared of how much higher I should go.0 -
I'm interested in suggestions too, as the last few pounds seem to be really dragging!
I still have like 15lbs I want to lose, so it's not even the last few for me 0 -
I think your goal weight may be too small for you...especially if you are putting on muscle. I am 5 ft 3 in with a tiny frame. When I weight below 115, I start to look too thin. You are hoping for 113, with 2 inches more height...I think that might actually put you underweight.0
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I think your goal weight may be too small for you...especially if you are putting on muscle. I am 5 ft 3 in with a tiny frame. When I weight below 115, I start to look too thin. You are hoping for 113, with 2 inches more height...I think that might actually put you underweight.
115 is what I'm hoping for, I was just rounding with how much I need to lose. My BMI will be 19.28 at 115, so still healthy weight if u wanna go by that. I'll show u pictures of me from 2 wks ago. I really do look like I need to lose that much.
http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy149/shorty35565/CE30day.png < go there. I would have to re size to actually put the pic up here and I dont feel like fighting with that lol.0 -
I would say you need to be patient, first off--an inch a week is pretty fast, and there are multiple factors that can affect the tape as well as the scale (water retention, for one).0
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i can tell you there is no way those are the amount of calories that beach body would recommend. The lowest for clx is around 1700. I just ran your numbers and you should be eating around 1750 for fat loss. The closer to your goal, the more you need to eat and the slower you will lose inches. I am sorry but its the reality of the situation. Additionally you may be losing inches in other areas of your body that you are not measuring (feet, neck, etc). I suggest bump your calories up to 1750, set your macros at 35% carbs, 40% protein and 25% fats. And just keep pushing it. Also, try not to stress over immediate results. When you stress out your body releases cortisol which makes it harder to lose fat.Has it changed at all in the five weeks? It's not going to happen that quickly sadly.
Does Chalean Extreme have a recommended calorie level for you?
Yes it did. I lost inches somewhere every single week the 1st 4 wks. That's why I was worried ab the stopping in the 5th week, cuz I was losing so well b4.
Yes it is. It's 1300 for my weight, but I'm not going to eat that low and I see plenty of people who do it & eat higher & lose just fine. Lower isn't always better imo. I'm just a little scared of how much higher I should go.0 -
I would say you need to be patient, first off--an inch a week is pretty fast, and there are multiple factors that can affect the tape as well as the scale (water retention, for one).
I didn't lose a whole inch in one week, but I did lose a 1/2 inch off my waist in week 1 of the program. And then week 3 I lost another 1/2 inch. I lost other places too but not a whole in in a week, always under. But still it was something. Mayb i'm just being too obsessive & wanting results now.
That makes sense about things affecting the tape measure.0 -
i can tell you there is no way those are the amount of calories that beach body would recommend. The lowest for clx is around 1700. I just ran your numbers and you should be eating around 1750 for fat loss. The closer to your goal, the more you need to eat and the slower you will lose inches. I am sorry but its the reality of the situation. Additionally you may be losing inches in other areas of your body that you are not measuring (feet, neck, etc). I suggest bump your calories up to 1750, set your macros at 35% carbs, 40% protein and 25% fats. And just keep pushing it. Also, try not to stress over immediate results. When you stress out your body releases cortisol which makes it harder to lose fat.Has it changed at all in the five weeks? It's not going to happen that quickly sadly.
Does Chalean Extreme have a recommended calorie level for you?
Yes it did. I lost inches somewhere every single week the 1st 4 wks. That's why I was worried ab the stopping in the 5th week, cuz I was losing so well b4.
Yes it is. It's 1300 for my weight, but I'm not going to eat that low and I see plenty of people who do it & eat higher & lose just fine. Lower isn't always better imo. I'm just a little scared of how much higher I should go.
Believe it or not, the fat burning food guide booklet that came with Chalean Extreme has a table of how much u should eat dependin on ur weight. For women weighing 121-150lbs 1300 cals a day for weight loss is what it says. But like I said, I don't eat that low. I eat close to 1500. When I do the team beachbody calculator it says they recommend the balanced slim down at 1500 level. Then it says 1634 to reach my goal. Such differences between the book and the site so I just ate somewhere in between. But I will start upping them Monday and see what happens. Maybe I'm losing other places. I hope so.0 -
my body looks just like yours and i'm 5ft 2 and bouncing between 123-125 now. I am not doing the same programs as you but i really want to invest in chalene...0
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115 is what I'm hoping for, I was just rounding with how much I need to lose. My BMI will be 19.28 at 115, so still healthy weight if u wanna go by that. I'll show u pictures of me from 2 wks ago. I really do look like I need to lose that much.
From looking at your pic it's not scale weight but body fat that needs to be lost. But you know that.
Honestly to get the results you want this is going to take time. If you're 29% body fat, depending how much you want to lose could take a year. (for comparison I'm twice your size but have a body fat of 33%) It's not going to happen in five weeks sadly.0 -
I just ran your numbers again with your body fat and 1600 is ideal. So if you aim for 1600-1700 daily and try to eat whole goods and veggies/fruit, then you should do well. Long term, you might want to consider doing a bulk phase to gain about 10 lbs of muscle. Even with low body fat you might have trouble witg definiton as you are below average in terms of lbm for your height; at least comparing your calories between Katch McArdle and Harris Benefict formulas.0
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i can tell you there is no way those are the amount of calories that beach body would recommend. The lowest for clx is around 1700. I just ran your numbers and you should be eating around 1750 for fat loss. The closer to your goal, the more you need to eat and the slower you will lose inches. I am sorry but its the reality of the situation. Additionally you may be losing inches in other areas of your body that you are not measuring (feet, neck, etc). I suggest bump your calories up to 1750, set your macros at 35% carbs, 40% protein and 25% fats. And just keep pushing it. Also, try not to stress over immediate results. When you stress out your body releases cortisol which makes it harder to lose fat.Has it changed at all in the five weeks? It's not going to happen that quickly sadly.
Does Chalean Extreme have a recommended calorie level for you?
Yes it did. I lost inches somewhere every single week the 1st 4 wks. That's why I was worried ab the stopping in the 5th week, cuz I was losing so well b4.
Yes it is. It's 1300 for my weight, but I'm not going to eat that low and I see plenty of people who do it & eat higher & lose just fine. Lower isn't always better imo. I'm just a little scared of how much higher I should go.0 -
I am still so very confused as to why you need to up the calories to lose weight!0
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I am still so very confused as to why you need to up the calories to lose weight!
Because most people don't do well at 1200. To lose weight one only needs a deficit from their TDEE. So for example my TDEE is 2200 so if I'm eating at 1700 I have a deficit of 500 and will therefore still lose weight.0 -
I am still so very confused as to why you need to up the calories to lose weight!
Because calories are fuel, and fuel burns fat. If you dont get enough fuel from calories your body gets it from muscle. Also, there are defense mechanism set up that can prevent weight loss if you dont eat enough calories. Cortisol and metabolic adaptation to name a few.
So if you reduce the strss on your body, eat around 20% below tdee, and push the weight lifting, your body is more willing to cut fat and maintain muscle.0 -
Depending on your frame size and body type, your goal weight might to low for you. I'm less than an inch taller than you and wouldn't go below 125. And even that might be pushing it for me. Granted, bodies are different, so it might be fine for you. But, you should consider that it might not be.
Your body fat may be higher than you'd like, but you aren't "fat". Focus on your overall health and just give yourself time. It's common to see great losses in both pounds and inches initially, only to have the losses taper off. It's a slow process. Be patient.0 -
I am still so very confused as to why you need to up the calories to lose weight!
Because most people don't do well at 1200. To lose weight one only needs a deficit from their TDEE. So for example my TDEE is 2200 so if I'm eating at 1700 I have a deficit of 500 and will therefore still lose weight.
So if my TDEE is 22697 i should be eating 1800 which is 20% under my TDEE right? I have been eating 1600 a day and havent been losing pounds and im hungry alot, although ive lost some inches. I do cardio 5 times a wk for 40 mins too. I get confused on all of this for some reason. I just dont want to eat too many calories and not lose and i also dont want to not be giving my body not enough fuel?? Thanks in advance..0 -
I have close to the same question....I have been on MFP since April 28th and my calorie intake hasn't changed, its set to change automatically....I have lost 21 pounds and I'm still eating 1200 calories a day and have been stuck for a week at the same weight...Should I change it to 1300 or 1400??0
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Results from weight training take a long time, so it is all about patience and making it a long term commitment. I am only 5'3" and I weigh about 133 and I actually don't want to lose more weight. Bulking with muscle sounds and raising calories may be scary, but it is good advice if you did not start weight training sooner. Also, take rest days. Change your goals away from weight/size and re-focus on exercise goals such as how much you can lift, how far you can run, etc. and it will just happen over time.0
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I weigh 118 lbs and eat between 2300-2800 calories a day. I do 3 days cardio with circuit and 3 days weightlifting and circuit. Eating more works for me. My BF drops every month. I gain weight but it's muscle.0
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Just finsh the program. If then you want to lose more weight, get serious with your cardio. I did 12 weeks of strong lifts got burned out and switched to 10k training program. Ive been running 20+ miles a week and cant seem to stop losing the weight. I guess its kinda like what bodybuilders do: bulk, cut, bulk, cut.0
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I am still so very confused as to why you need to up the calories to lose weight!
i read if you do not eat the right amount of calories.. you're just putting yourself in starvation mode which makes you gain weight.. i had to up mines by 200.. but i workout 6days a week from 60mins to 80mins a day...0
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