re-evaluation of diary!
Pandasarecool
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A month or so ago, I opened my diary for everyone to look at and tell me what you thought. Well, you all pretty much said that I needed to eat more. I upped my calorie intake and I would like you all to take a look again. As well as my exercise diary. Am I exercising enough? Am I making good food choices? How are my macros? Thanks for taking the time!
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Also, for anyone who doesn't know, I am 18 years old, female, 5'7" 126 pounds (As of yesterday) I am looking to lose my belly fat and look toned.0
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Your calories are still a bit low, but so are mine... and I weigh the same as you. (You have 3 inches on me, though.) I'm also just finishing the 30 Day Shred and I can tell you that it WILL help. At your current weight and height weight loss shouldn't be your goal... but the toning seems to me to be the right idea... Keep up the good work and keep a check on your patience. It won't happen overnight, but since you're so young your progress should happen a lot quicker than mine!
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Maybe I'm missing something but it doesn't look like you're eating nearly enough..... and if you're 5'7'' and only 126lbs I'd not recommend losing any weight. I'd recommend eating more protein, and doing strength training (more strength than cardio) to put on some muscle mass (which may make your weight go up a bit, but you will look more toned and fit).....0
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Thanks! I already lost 1/2 an inch from my waist on 30DS, and I have only done it for 6 days! Don't know if I'll ever move on from level one though, level two looks scary...Your calories are still a bit low, but so are mine... and I weigh the same as you. (You have 3 inches on me, though.) I'm also just finishing the 30 Day Shred and I can tell you that it WILL help. At your current weight and height weight loss shouldn't be your goal... but the toning seems to me to be the right idea... Keep up the good work and keep a check on your patience. It won't happen overnight, but since you're so young your progress should happen a lot quicker than mine!0 -
Maybe I'm missing something but it doesn't look like you're eating nearly enough..... and if you're 5'7'' and only 126lbs I'd not recommend losing any weight. I'd recommend eating more protein, and doing strength training (more strength than cardio) to put on some muscle mass (which may make your weight go up a bit, but you will look more toned and fit).....
I am working on strength training. I do body weight and dumbbell exercises. I only want to tone, I am OK with my weight. Trying to eat more, I used to only eat about 800 calories a day and net 600, so believe me, this is a HUGE improvement!0 -
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Maybe I'm missing something but it doesn't look like you're eating nearly enough..... and if you're 5'7'' and only 126lbs I'd not recommend losing any weight. I'd recommend eating more protein, and doing strength training (more strength than cardio) to put on some muscle mass (which may make your weight go up a bit, but you will look more toned and fit).....
I am working on strength training. I do body weight and dumbbell exercises. I only want to tone, I am OK with my weight. Trying to eat more, I used to only eat about 800 calories a day and net 600, so believe me, this is a HUGE improvement!
If you're OK with your weight you need to reconfigure MFP for maintenance, and then do your best to hit that target. The calorie deficit is counterproductive at this stage, and until you get rid of it, the strength training isn't going to be as effective as it should be.0 -
You realize "toning" implies muscle mass increase and that in turn increases weight??? Please tell me you know this and are factoring this in. You will gain weight when you tone and keep BF% the same (which is a must at your height/weight).
Please realize once you reconfigure your MFP you will gain pounds, but it will be pounds of muscle (effect of "toning").
Also, I have heard that 1g of protein per pound of body weight is a good goal to have if you are interested in increasing muscle tone/mass. You should probably up your protein by a good 50 grams, in my opinion, and reduce the carbs in turn.0 -
You realize "toning" implies muscle mass increase and that in turn increases weight??? Please tell me you know this and are factoring this in. You will gain weight when you tone and keep BF% the same (which is a must at your height/weight).
Please realize once you reconfigure your MFP you will gain pounds, but it will be pounds of muscle (effect of "toning").
Also, I have heard that 1g of protein per pound of body weight is a good goal to have if you are interested in increasing muscle tone/mass. You should probably up your protein by a good 50 grams, in my opinion, and reduce the carbs in turn.
I know I will gain some weight, and I am trying to up protein and lower carbs. I have a hard time eating a lot. For some reason, I am never hungry except right in the morning. For example, I had breakfast today at 8 am, and I still haven't eaten anything since then (I am going to now, but I am not hungry) Even after doing 30 day shred. Any ideas???0 -
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one more try tonight... anyone else care to give your 2 cents worth?0
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I am 5'7" and @ 126 pounds not sure why you want to lose weight. Try toning with light weights. Remember men love curves on a woman. If you are not hungry for food, try drinking a protein shake instead. Don't buy the sugar filled ones from the grocery stores. Go to a muscle/fitness store or GNC or VitaminShoppe for a good quality high protein, low sugar shake. Eat a good breakfast, lunch, and dinner and supplement your snacks with shakes instead. That way you are getting the protein and nutrients your body needs without the added calories. Good luck0
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You realize "toning" implies muscle mass increase and that in turn increases weight??? Please tell me you know this and are factoring this in. You will gain weight when you tone and keep BF% the same (which is a must at your height/weight).
Please realize once you reconfigure your MFP you will gain pounds, but it will be pounds of muscle (effect of "toning").
Also, I have heard that 1g of protein per pound of body weight is a good goal to have if you are interested in increasing muscle tone/mass. You should probably up your protein by a good 50 grams, in my opinion, and reduce the carbs in turn.
I know I will gain some weight, and I am trying to up protein and lower carbs. I have a hard time eating a lot. For some reason, I am never hungry except right in the morning. For example, I had breakfast today at 8 am, and I still haven't eaten anything since then (I am going to now, but I am not hungry) Even after doing 30 day shred. Any ideas???
Why do you want to lower your carbs? You need to increase your calories to eliminate the deficit, and further limiting your carbs, which are already on the low side, will only make that more difficult. Just try to stick with the healthier stuff - oatmeal, not oatmeal cream pies.0 -
I am 5'7" and @ 126 pounds not sure why you want to lose weight. Try toning with light weights. Remember men love curves on a woman. If you are not hungry for food, try drinking a protein shake instead. Don't buy the sugar filled ones from the grocery stores. Go to a muscle/fitness store or GNC or VitaminShoppe for a good quality high protein, low sugar shake. Eat a good breakfast, lunch, and dinner and supplement your snacks with shakes instead. That way you are getting the protein and nutrients your body needs without the added calories. Good luck
I am toning with weights, and I try to drink some protein shakes. i get the pure protein pre made ones (They only have 2 grams of sugar, and 4 carbs) I feel like I eat a ton already, so it is hard to tell myself that I still need to eat more...0 -
Instead of having a brownie for dinner, I would recommend a salad or steamed veggies. Also, if you want to lose weight, having just one slice of bread instead of two will help you. If you are still hungry, have fruit or veggies. I hope that helps some... I know it is hard... Feel free to add me as a friend if you want!0
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Keep working on getting your calories up. It's ok to increase them gradually so you don't get freaked out. Just go up about a 100 calories at a time. Set MFP to maintenance. Eat more protein. It's a huge improvement though, so kudos for getting it up closer to 1200.0
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A month or so ago, I opened my diary for everyone to look at and tell me what you thought. Well, you all pretty much said that I needed to eat more. I upped my calorie intake and I would like you all to take a look again. As well as my exercise diary. Am I exercising enough? Am I making good food choices? How are my macros? Thanks for taking the time!
looks like you're on the right track .. stick with it! It looks like you're set your macros up perfectly. Keep at it. Belly fat is the most stubborn to get rid of. I suggest taking measurements of your waist and hips .. those will tell you best if you're toning. Your scale may not budge .. but you may lose that last inch or 2 instead! Weight/strength training will work off that fat .. it's all about that core training! Great work! :flowerforyou:0 -
i only looked at one day, but you need to eat a LOT more and double your protein intake.
at 5ft7 and 126lbs you dont need to lose any more weight. eat at maintenance and get a decent strength training routine to lose the bodyfat.
i am 5ft5, 125lbs and am eating at maintenance (net 1800 cals) but still losing inches (and bf%) by doing predominently strength training with a little HIIT.0 -
I noticed that you just posted on another thread that you are tired all the time and could sleep the whole day away. You feel that way because you aren't eating enough/"right." You really need to just force yourself to sit down three times a day and eat an actual meal. My sister, who is a little older than you, eats the same way. She too says she's not hungry, but it's because you have adjusted to eating amount that you do.
If you keep increasing your calories - great work getting them up from where they were! - you will find you have more energy. You will be less tired, and I bet you will get a lot more out of 30DS and any other exercise you do. Try to just force yourself to sit down to a real meal and finish it at regular times. Plan it out ahead of time if you can - you can fill out your food log the night before.0 -
Do some lifting?0
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I'd agree with slowly increasing your calories, and make sure you're eating real food. 4 oz of chicken breast and a salad isn't much food but better nutrients than a protein drink. Your body needs time to adjust to eating regularly. I never ate breakfast and it took months to get into a habit of eating in the morning. Even though I wasn't hungry, I made sure to eat something. Now I'm starving in the morning. It just takes time for your body to adjust but it will if you make a point of eating 3 actual meals every day.0
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i only looked at one day, but you need to eat a LOT more and double your protein intake.
at 5ft7 and 126lbs you dont need to lose any more weight. eat at maintenance and get a decent strength training routine to lose the bodyfat.
i am 5ft5, 125lbs and am eating at maintenance (net 1800 cals) but still losing inches (and bf%) by doing predominently strength training with a little HIIT.
I'm not picking on you .. just seeing a lot of the same "suggestions" .. Please people .. don't project your situation/issues on someone else. That may not be right for her.
I'm 5'4 .. weigh 112 lbs and need to lose body fat .. I'm working out to tone and such. I am truly "skinnyfat". My doctor told me I need to try and reduce my body fat% .. in doing so .. I'm getting back down to my normal weight of 105-110 lbs. I have the proverbial pear shape and it's also "not healthy" .. just because I don't have 15 or more excess inches on my belly .. doesn't mean I'm not carrying an unhealthy amount of fat either.
I was always athletic until I suffered a head injury and was left for dead 8.5 years ago.. it took me a full year to recover and since then I hadn't moved off my couch. I wasn't fat in anyone's eyes.. but I packed on unhealthy fat and atrophied my muscles.. so I'm turning that around now.
I wish people would stop with the "eat more calories' .. I enjoyed eating lots of calories too .. never gained an ounce until I quit smoking back in Aug .. then I slapped on 15 lbs and my knees hurt. My doctor took my body fat% and I'm working to get it in the healthy range of 23-25% .. and I have to eat at a deficit .. my daily calories (not counting exercise) is 1200 .. . my BMR is 1135 .. I'm a tiny framed person .. and at 46 years of age .. I have to survive .. once I get to maintenance .. I'll be able to eat 1400-1600 calories .. but I'm not there yet ..
So stop telling her she needs to eat more -- she's not you!0 -
i only looked at one day, but you need to eat a LOT more and double your protein intake.
at 5ft7 and 126lbs you dont need to lose any more weight. eat at maintenance and get a decent strength training routine to lose the bodyfat.
i am 5ft5, 125lbs and am eating at maintenance (net 1800 cals) but still losing inches (and bf%) by doing predominently strength training with a little HIIT.
I'm not picking on you .. just seeing a lot of the same "suggestions" .. Please people .. don't project your situation/issues on someone else. That may not be right for her.
I'm 5'4 .. weigh 112 lbs and need to lose body fat .. I'm working out to tone and such. I am truly "skinnyfat". My doctor told me I need to try and reduce my body fat% .. in doing so .. I'm getting back down to my normal weight of 105-110 lbs. I have the proverbial pear shape and it's also "not healthy" .. just because I don't have 15 or more excess inches on my belly .. doesn't mean I'm not carrying an unhealthy amount of fat either.
I was always athletic until I suffered a head injury and was left for dead 8.5 years ago.. it took me a full year to recover and since then I hadn't moved off my couch. I wasn't fat in anyone's eyes.. but I packed on unhealthy fat and atrophied my muscles.. so I'm turning that around now.
I wish people would stop with the "eat more calories' .. I enjoyed eating lots of calories too .. never gained an ounce until I quit smoking back in Aug .. then I slapped on 15 lbs and my knees hurt. My doctor took my body fat% and I'm working to get it in the healthy range of 23-25% .. and I have to eat at a deficit .. my daily calories (not counting exercise) is 1200 .. . my BMR is 1135 .. I'm a tiny framed person .. and at 46 years of age .. I have to survive .. once I get to maintenance .. I'll be able to eat 1400-1600 calories .. but I'm not there yet ..
So stop telling her she needs to eat more -- she's not you!
The OP asked for advice. So people are giving it.0 -
The OP is 18 yrs old and obsessing about every minute detail of her food intake and exercise while already being on the low end of weight for height. This is far from a first post on the subject.
Am I the only one who sees a problem here?0 -
i only looked at one day, but you need to eat a LOT more and double your protein intake.
at 5ft7 and 126lbs you dont need to lose any more weight. eat at maintenance and get a decent strength training routine to lose the bodyfat.
i am 5ft5, 125lbs and am eating at maintenance (net 1800 cals) but still losing inches (and bf%) by doing predominently strength training with a little HIIT.
I'm not picking on you .. just seeing a lot of the same "suggestions" .. Please people .. don't project your situation/issues on someone else. That may not be right for her.
I'm 5'4 .. weigh 112 lbs and need to lose body fat .. I'm working out to tone and such. I am truly "skinnyfat". My doctor told me I need to try and reduce my body fat% .. in doing so .. I'm getting back down to my normal weight of 105-110 lbs. I have the proverbial pear shape and it's also "not healthy" .. just because I don't have 15 or more excess inches on my belly .. doesn't mean I'm not carrying an unhealthy amount of fat either.
I was always athletic until I suffered a head injury and was left for dead 8.5 years ago.. it took me a full year to recover and since then I hadn't moved off my couch. I wasn't fat in anyone's eyes.. but I packed on unhealthy fat and atrophied my muscles.. so I'm turning that around now.
I wish people would stop with the "eat more calories' .. I enjoyed eating lots of calories too .. never gained an ounce until I quit smoking back in Aug .. then I slapped on 15 lbs and my knees hurt. My doctor took my body fat% and I'm working to get it in the healthy range of 23-25% .. and I have to eat at a deficit .. my daily calories (not counting exercise) is 1200 .. . my BMR is 1135 .. I'm a tiny framed person .. and at 46 years of age .. I have to survive .. once I get to maintenance .. I'll be able to eat 1400-1600 calories .. but I'm not there yet ..
So stop telling her she needs to eat more -- she's not you!
and with all due respect, SHE'S NOT YOU either.0 -
Instead of having a brownie for dinner, I would recommend a salad or steamed veggies. Also, if you want to lose weight, having just one slice of bread instead of two will help you. If you are still hungry, have fruit or veggies. I hope that helps some... I know it is hard... Feel free to add me as a friend if you want!
Just a note, its actually not a brownie, its a protein bar because I work from 5-9pm, so I have to eat something filling and quick, and I didn't have time to cook anything yesterday. But thanks anyway!0 -
The OP is 18 yrs old and obsessing about every minute detail of her food intake and exercise while already being on the low end of weight for height. This is far from a first post on the subject.
Am I the only one who sees a problem here?
I'm just trying to get a lot of different information and opinions so I can eventually know what is right. Sorry for trying to think for myself...:indifferent:0 -
My suggestion is to eat a little bit more. At this point, you should have only a very slight deficit from maintenance calories. And with your stats your TDEE is 1720 calories if all you do is sit all day. With regular exercise, like 3-5 days a week, it is more like 2200 calories, even more if you are on your feet rather than sitting most of the day. I would figure your TDEE and subtract 10% and eat at that level. Then make strength training your primary exercise, or do circuit training that mixes strength with cardio like the Thirty Day Shred or similar program. So if you commit to at least 30 minutes a day, average of 4 days a week of intense weight training, then your calories should be close to 2000. But don't make the jump all at once. Add about 100 calories a week until you get there.
You will find that weight training will shape your body how you want it. Your food choices are great, just up the calories and get intense with the weights and with time, your body will look bikini-ready. :flowerforyou:0
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