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Getting 'thinner' without loosing 'weight'

Jozie_
Jozie_ Posts: 61 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
My BMI is 21.5, I'm 5'3" (160cms) and 121lbs (55kgs) and having trouble working out what my next goal is. I don't think I'll necessarily look any better if I loose more weight so I'm keen to loose body fat, tone up and get fitter.

What is the best way of doing this? Do I need to restrict calories? Will working out using a resistance based programme help?

I'm currently doing 30DS (day 14 today) and loving the results so far so will stick with that but should I be netting maintenance calories or a deficit?

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  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    Congrats on being 121 pounds. Do you use any weights? They will tone you and make you look great. I still have pounds to loose but I really don't show it. I have my muscles fairly toned.
  • slimlifter
    slimlifter Posts: 61 Member
    Start weight training. You may find you need to eat more as your BMR increases as you get stronger. This is good.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Strength training does wonderful things. I've "gained" weight and gotten smaller and leaner.

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    I'm currently eating just a tiny bit below maintenance (like 150 calories below, plus exercise calories) because I only log Monday through Friday and that gives me wiggle room to indulge on the weekends.
  • Jozie_
    Jozie_ Posts: 61 Member
    Thanks, I'd been considering looking into NROLFW but don't have access to a gym at the moment, we're moving in a couple of weeks though so that will change!

    I generally only tend to log mon-fri so I love the idea of eating slightly under to give wiggle room! I find eating healthy during the week (or at least while at work) much easier than the weekends when kids/hubby are around!
  • jlohcook
    jlohcook Posts: 228 Member
    Hi I'm 5'3, 118pounds, I'm still working out to keep the waist smaller, and the fats from expanding around the waist and tummy area. I started running, working on 5km run, my bum and legs looks sllimmer now, lost about 1 inch on the bum and waist so far. I'm also doing light weights, just dumbells, doing Nike Training club, and just doing all these at home other than the once a week swim and 5km run. And definitely eating healthy at most days, with cheat days, bialancing it out in the week.

    I'm still trying to lose slightly -6 pounds,as I think ills look better, but more important, flatter tummy, smaller waist, and slimmer arms as I'm past 40, and those are generally the problem areas.
  • kelseyhere
    kelseyhere Posts: 1,123 Member
    Add weights to your routine and your body shape will start changing for the better. No girly-girl weights though. NROL4W is a great program to get you started, but I would highly encourage meeting with a trainer if you are new to weights because it is too easy to hurt yourself. 3 days a week of weights and 2-3 days of cardio and you'll get there. My weight has hardly changed since starting lifting but I can wear smaller sizes because my body is more dense now.
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