How to get over the hill!!

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  • AmberJo1984
    AmberJo1984 Posts: 1,067 Member
    A healthy weight for 5'5 (which is what I am) is no less than 120. I'm not being demeaning or anything... but, I just care about people being healthy.
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    If you're not happy with what you see in the mirror in your undies, it's time to look into body recomposition, not weight loss.

    Ignore the scale, eat well, lift heavy weights. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/no-weight-loss-no-progress-448694

    When I was young (up to my early 20s), I was under 110 pounds at 5'5. As an adult, that's no longer a realistic goal for me. Maturing means an increase in lean body mass and changes to your body shape.... what was once a comfortable weight may no longer be possible.

    I'm currently 135 at 40 years old, and able to fit into clothes I wore as a teenager at 110 pounds. The scale is the worst possible tool to gauge your progress and self-worth.

    Here's some of my old clothes then and now: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/realistic-goals-and-expectations-449258

    Also, Lorina knows what she is talking about!! :)
  • Jane0322
    Jane0322 Posts: 27 Member
    Hi Sammie, I've read some of the responses to your post and I can understand how you may feel that people are being crtical of your desire to be less weight then you already are, but I really feel that that most people here on MFP are really good people just trying to help each other on their weight loss journey. This is your life and you have to take responsiblity for it and the rewards or consquences your choices bring. I will tell you that I know someone that use to be a very heavy teen when she reached her 20's she decided to lose a lot of weight, and at one point she reached a healthy weight and looked great to everyone around her, but in her eyes when she looked in the mirror she was still to heavy so she started to excersize excessively, which helped her firm up and lose inches but also would increase her appetite so she began to purge her food, and started down the road to binging and purging. She now has everyone who loves her worried that her life is at risk because she is to thin and can't see it. She has lost a healthy mind body connection. I'm not saying you are at this point, or will ever be, but I just want to put a fair warning out to you to be realistic. This young lady didn't plan to get to this point either when she was at or about a healthy ideal weight but she thought just a few pounds more would be better but she was never satisfied it was always a few more pounds. I am glad that you are seeing a doctor I just hope when he tells you enough is enough and it's time to go to maintance you will listen. I wish you good health and happiness. :flowerforyou:
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Are you sure you are putting your weight in correctly in the BMI calculators.? BBC one makes you underweight at 108lbs.
    108lbs = 7stone 10lb

    8 stone 2lbs (114lb) is the very bottom of normal range even rounding height down to 5'5"


    OK BMI isn't a great tool as people's build differ enormously but....
  • babsb121
    babsb121 Posts: 35 Member
    I'm 5ft 5 abd a bit (The bit counts!)

    I just prefer the sound of 108 and feel it would make me feel better! I originally wanted to get to 103lbs but upped it a while ago
    If you're 5' 5", that's 1m 65cm. If you're 114lb, that's 51.7kg. I make your BMI 19. If you get down to 108lb, your BMI will be 18. Most of us on here would not see you as needing to lose ANY more weight.
  • sammie190489
    sammie190489 Posts: 45
    I know you are all trying to be helpful and tell me when I should and shouldn't stop. Some of the messages posted here today honestly felt like I was being made out to be an immature girl with a desire to be super skinny.

    That is not the case. I just want to feel happy. Many of you have said that "Losing 6lbs won't make a difference and you shouldn't focus on the numbers etc" but isn't that what the goal is for? Isn't that the whole point of setting a target? To achieve it and be proud of yourself for doing so?

    Life is about trial and error. If when I reach 108lbs, I think I look too skinny, I'll make a change and do something about it. But remember, lots of you have said 6lbs won't make a difference.

    On my diet, I've never felt better. I have bucket loads of energy, I'm happier than I was before and I don't feel sluggish or lethargic. Bonus. The minute that changes, I'll stop losing and find a sustainable weight where I feel comfortable within myself.

    I posted the original comment asking for advice on how to get over a stall, and whilst a lot of the comments I've found to be harsh (I'm not criticising anyone for voicing their opinion, I'm merely saying the way the posts read to me) a lot of you have said complimentary things about my shape etc. Thank you for that, I hope to agree with you when I've lost a few more pounds.
  • sammie190489
    sammie190489 Posts: 45
    first, quit going by BMI to set your goal weight. It is not useful for that. Read up on it a little. Doctors use it because it comes with a nice pretty chart and makes them not have to think...

    There are a lot of ways to set your goal weight, but picking a weight because you like the "sound" of it, doesn't really make sense. If you like the sound of 108, just tell people you weigh 108 - I promise that no one will ever challenge you on it when you weight 114 and whip out a scale and make you stand on it!

    Do you know what your percent body fat is right now? Body composition is a much better way to set a goal than just picking a number.

    It could be that you are already at a fairly low body fat percentage, so losing more fat isn't necessary. You might just need to build some muscle to look the way you want.

    I've just tested and it says my body fat percentage is 31%
  • rebeccap13
    rebeccap13 Posts: 754 Member
    OP STOP ARGUING WITH PEOPLE TELLING YOU TO CHANGE YOUR GOAL AND READ THIS POST!

    6 lbs isn't going to do squat to your size... if you're wanting to see changes in body composition, you can do that with or without l losing weight but weightlifting does wonders for body composition.
    If you're not happy with what you see in the mirror in your undies, it's time to look into body recomposition, not weight loss.

    Ignore the scale, eat well, lift heavy weights. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/no-weight-loss-no-progress-448694

    When I was young (up to my early 20s), I was under 110 pounds at 5'5. As an adult, that's no longer a realistic goal for me. Maturing means an increase in lean body mass and changes to your body shape.... what was once a comfortable weight may no longer be possible.

    I'm currently 135 at 40 years old, and able to fit into clothes I wore as a teenager at 110 pounds. The scale is the worst possible tool to gauge your progress and self-worth.

    Here's some of my old clothes then and now: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/realistic-goals-and-expectations-449258

    Also, Lorina knows what she is talking about!! :)
  • PamelaDe1323
    PamelaDe1323 Posts: 33 Member
    Wow, I'm pretty sure this forum is meant to be a motivational one, not a demeaning one?!

    My doctor has said that I am perfectly healthy. Maybe brit doctors are different to ones in the USA but mine has said I can comfortably afford to be 108lbs.

    I'm not some young girl who wants to be really skinny. I'm a young woman who wants to feel good about herself and boost her self esteem. I am confused as to why this is so wrong?

    I have checked numerous BMI calculators and they all say I will be in a healthy weight range at 108lbs.

    FYI - I am not undereating. I eat more now than I do when I'm not on a diet!

    I hear ya girl! are you doing the same workouts everyday? maybe try switching it up so work other muscles and other parts of your body, like try running up a hill backwards ( i know youll look weird) but it works a whole new range of muscles. dont eat less, or workout more, just increase your weights and try something new.

    You'll be at your goal weight in no time :smile:
  • JesterMFP
    JesterMFP Posts: 3,596 Member
    I think 6 lbs will make a difference to what you look like (and not in a good way), I don't think it will make a difference to how good you feel about yourself. I know that sounds harsh, but that's my opinion. I'm not telling you that to be horrible, but out of genuine concern. Life certainly is about trial and error, but when large numbers of people are trying to give you advice (and some of them have likely been in your position themselves) it would be foolish to completely disregard it out of hand.

    Bearing in mind online calculators of body fat percentage can be very inaccurate, if you really are 31% then losing more "weight" still isn't the answer. You would be better off focusing on body recomposition with strength training. It sounds like your mind is pretty much made up though, regardless of what anyone here says.
  • sammie190489
    sammie190489 Posts: 45
    OP STOP ARGUING WITH PEOPLE TELLING YOU TO CHANGE YOUR GOAL AND READ THIS POST!

    6 lbs isn't going to do squat to your size... if you're wanting to see changes in body composition, you can do that with or without l losing weight but weightlifting does wonders for body composition.
    If you're not happy with what you see in the mirror in your undies, it's time to look into body recomposition, not weight loss.

    Ignore the scale, eat well, lift heavy weights. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/no-weight-loss-no-progress-448694

    When I was young (up to my early 20s), I was under 110 pounds at 5'5. As an adult, that's no longer a realistic goal for me. Maturing means an increase in lean body mass and changes to your body shape.... what was once a comfortable weight may no longer be possible.

    I'm currently 135 at 40 years old, and able to fit into clothes I wore as a teenager at 110 pounds. The scale is the worst possible tool to gauge your progress and self-worth.

    Here's some of my old clothes then and now: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/realistic-goals-and-expectations-449258

    Also, Lorina knows what she is talking about!! :)

    I have read it. And yes she looks great.
  • sammie190489
    sammie190489 Posts: 45
    Wow, I'm pretty sure this forum is meant to be a motivational one, not a demeaning one?!

    My doctor has said that I am perfectly healthy. Maybe brit doctors are different to ones in the USA but mine has said I can comfortably afford to be 108lbs.

    I'm not some young girl who wants to be really skinny. I'm a young woman who wants to feel good about herself and boost her self esteem. I am confused as to why this is so wrong?

    I have checked numerous BMI calculators and they all say I will be in a healthy weight range at 108lbs.

    FYI - I am not undereating. I eat more now than I do when I'm not on a diet!

    I hear ya girl! are you doing the same workouts everyday? maybe try switching it up so work other muscles and other parts of your body, like try running up a hill backwards ( i know youll look weird) but it works a whole new range of muscles. dont eat less, or workout more, just increase your weights and try something new.

    You'll be at your goal weight in no time :smile:

    I alternate what exercises I do daily to give those muscles time to repair! I'm clumsy as heck but I certainly will give the backward running a go! There's a deserted hill right behind my house =) I've also asked for a heavier weight set for Christmas so I'm wishing time would speed up a bit!
  • sammie190489
    sammie190489 Posts: 45
    I think 6 lbs will make a difference to what you look like (and not in a good way), I don't think it will make a difference to how good you feel about yourself. I know that sounds harsh, but that's my opinion. I'm not telling you that to be horrible, but out of genuine concern. Life certainly is about trial and error, but when large numbers of people are trying to give you advice (and some of them have likely been in your position themselves) it would be foolish to completely disregard it out of hand.

    Bearing in mind online calculators of body fat percentage can be very inaccurate, if you really are 31% then losing more "weight" still isn't the answer. You would be better off focusing on body recomposition with strength training. It sounds like your mind is pretty much made up though, regardless of what anyone here says.

    I'm not disregarding the comments at all. I'm taking them all on board and reading everything everyone sense. Call me stubborn, but I have to see it for myself. I have to see that I 'might' look too skinny in order to realise that that weight 'may' not be a good idea.

    Yes, I've tried 5 BMR calculators and they all came out with a different answer! 1 underweight, 3 average and 1 overweight!!
  • weird_me2
    weird_me2 Posts: 716 Member
    If this is true, then you need to decrease your body fat %, not necessarily your weight. You keep saying that getting to 108 will make you feel better, but even IF you were to lose 6 pounds of actual fat, your body fat% would still be about 27%. Since most weight loss isn't 100% fat loss you will probably actually only change your body fat % by 1 or 2% at most, and if you lose too much lbm, you could actually INCREASE your body fat %, which would probably make you even more unhappy about your body.

    If your body fat % is truly 31, then you just need to lose fat and gain muscle and you will probably be much happier with your body than you would be by simply getting to 108. If your weight is static with what you are currently eating, instead of trying to cut more calories or anything, add more strength training to your routines and take your measurements and see where that takes you. If you continue eating the same number of calories, you won't likely see huge strength gains, but a little bit might help you be happier with your body and might actually make you more open to actually doing as other posters have suggested and work on gaining healthy weight.

    If you still don't want to listen to what everyone else has to suggest and you insist on trying to get to 108, then you need to be weighing and recording (not just measuring) every single bite you eat and you will probably need to up your exercise to create a bigger deficit. In the end, though, will you stop at 108 if you get there? You've lost a good amount of weight; did you not think at one point if I get to 114 I'll be happy and then get there and realize it didn't go anything for you? Trying to find happiness in the scale can lead you down a dangerous path.
  • jesz124
    jesz124 Posts: 1,004 Member
    I think 6 lbs will make a difference to what you look like (and not in a good way), I don't think it will make a difference to how good you feel about yourself. I know that sounds harsh, but that's my opinion. I'm not telling you that to be horrible, but out of genuine concern. Life certainly is about trial and error, but when large numbers of people are trying to give you advice (and some of them have likely been in your position themselves) it would be foolish to completely disregard it out of hand.

    Bearing in mind online calculators of body fat percentage can be very inaccurate, if you really are 31% then losing more "weight" still isn't the answer. You would be better off focusing on body recomposition with strength training. It sounds like your mind is pretty much made up though, regardless of what anyone here says.

    Exactly, it doesn't matter what advice she gets, if it doesn't fall in with her way of thinking then it's us being 'demeaning'. You go ahead and lose that 6lbs, no doubt a good amount of it will be muscle too, and if you are 100% happy with your body after seeing that number on the scale I will sincerely apologise and beg forgiveness. I highly doubt that will happen though. You need to see someone about your body image issues, that is plain to see. I wish you good luck with whatever course you follow. No harm or ill feeling was intended at all, I genuinely wish you all the best. I just wish you would heed people's advice as I know from experience myself the majority of people on here will give you fantastic, honest and well meaning opinions. It';s up to you to do with them what you will though I suppose.
  • prokomds
    prokomds Posts: 318 Member
    If you're not happy with what you see in the mirror in your undies, it's time to look into body recomposition, not weight loss.

    Ignore the scale, eat well, lift heavy weights. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/no-weight-loss-no-progress-448694

    When I was young (up to my early 20s), I was under 110 pounds at 5'5. As an adult, that's no longer a realistic goal for me. Maturing means an increase in lean body mass and changes to your body shape.... what was once a comfortable weight may no longer be possible.

    I'm currently 135 at 40 years old, and able to fit into clothes I wore as a teenager at 110 pounds. The scale is the worst possible tool to gauge your progress and self-worth.

    Here's some of my old clothes then and now: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/realistic-goals-and-expectations-449258

    Listen to this, she knows her stuff

    I know a lot of the people here are so ready to jump down your throat (yeesh). But I do think you need to reevaluate your goals some. Are you not happy with how you look? I can guarantee, you can weigh what you weigh now (or weigh more), and look more fit. It all comes down to your body fat percentage

    You're not maintaining/building muscle, I bet. And that could be because of a couple things. Maybe you're not eating enough (specifically, not getting enough protein). Or, you're not doing enough strength training. Most likely, it's both. I'll tell you right now, I'm 5'6" and at 143 pounds, my body fat percentage is around 28%. Not great, but that still tells me I have proportionally a significantly larger amount of muscle than you do, even at my much higher weight

    Pretty sure if you just continue what you're doing, you'll continue to lose what muscle you have along with a little of the remaining fat. And at 108 pounds, you still won't look how you want. There's lots of good advice in here (even if it's hidden behind the angry folk) - think about it. You seem way too worried about the scale, when it doesn't even matter
  • weird_me2
    weird_me2 Posts: 716 Member
    I think 6 lbs will make a difference to what you look like (and not in a good way), I don't think it will make a difference to how good you feel about yourself. I know that sounds harsh, but that's my opinion. I'm not telling you that to be horrible, but out of genuine concern. Life certainly is about trial and error, but when large numbers of people are trying to give you advice (and some of them have likely been in your position themselves) it would be foolish to completely disregard it out of hand.

    Bearing in mind online calculators of body fat percentage can be very inaccurate, if you really are 31% then losing more "weight" still isn't the answer. You would be better off focusing on body recomposition with strength training. It sounds like your mind is pretty much made up though, regardless of what anyone here says.

    I'm not disregarding the comments at all. I'm taking them all on board and reading everything everyone sense. Call me stubborn, but I have to see it for myself. I have to see that I 'might' look too skinny in order to realise that that weight 'may' not be a good idea.

    Yes, I've tried 5 BMR calculators and they all came out with a different answer! 1 underweight, 3 average and 1 overweight!!

    Honestly, I don't think you'll look too skinny in your eyes...I think you'll still look fat at 108 and be unhappy because you are most likely going to have to lose LBM to get where you want to be and your body fat % won't improve, which is what is making you unhappy. By your body fat %, you are very close to being overweight even though by BMI you are very close to being underweight. Body fat % is a much better indicator of your health, and unless you find a way to truly lose 6 lbs of fat and no muscle, you are still going to be jiggly where you don't want to be jiggly, if not more so.
  • jesz124
    jesz124 Posts: 1,004 Member
    If you're not happy with what you see in the mirror in your undies, it's time to look into body recomposition, not weight loss.

    Ignore the scale, eat well, lift heavy weights. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/no-weight-loss-no-progress-448694

    When I was young (up to my early 20s), I was under 110 pounds at 5'5. As an adult, that's no longer a realistic goal for me. Maturing means an increase in lean body mass and changes to your body shape.... what was once a comfortable weight may no longer be possible.

    I'm currently 135 at 40 years old, and able to fit into clothes I wore as a teenager at 110 pounds. The scale is the worst possible tool to gauge your progress and self-worth.

    Here's some of my old clothes then and now: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/realistic-goals-and-expectations-449258

    Listen to this, she knows her stuff

    I know a lot of the people here are so ready to jump down your throat (yeesh). But I do think you need to reevaluate your goals some. Are you not happy with how you look? I can guarantee, you can weigh what you weigh now (or weigh more), and look more fit. It all comes down to your body fat percentage

    You're not maintaining/building muscle, I bet. And that could be because of a couple things. Maybe you're not eating enough (specifically, not getting enough protein). Or, you're not doing enough strength training. Most likely, it's both. I'll tell you right now, I'm 5'6" and at 143 pounds, my body fat percentage is around 28%. Not great, but that still tells me I have proportionally a significantly larger amount of muscle than you do, even at my much higher weight

    Pretty sure if you just continue what you're doing, you'll continue to lose what muscle you have along with a little of the remaining fat. And at 108 pounds, you still won't look how you want. There's lots of good advice in here (even if it's hidden behind the angry folk) - think about it. You seem way too worried about the scale, when it doesn't even matter

    I don't see any angry posts on this thread, just people trying to make the OP see herself in our eyes, and maybe re-think her goals. It takes a hell of a lot more than an internet post to make me angry :laugh:
  • sammie190489
    sammie190489 Posts: 45
    If you're not happy with what you see in the mirror in your undies, it's time to look into body recomposition, not weight loss.

    Ignore the scale, eat well, lift heavy weights. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/no-weight-loss-no-progress-448694

    When I was young (up to my early 20s), I was under 110 pounds at 5'5. As an adult, that's no longer a realistic goal for me. Maturing means an increase in lean body mass and changes to your body shape.... what was once a comfortable weight may no longer be possible.

    I'm currently 135 at 40 years old, and able to fit into clothes I wore as a teenager at 110 pounds. The scale is the worst possible tool to gauge your progress and self-worth.

    Here's some of my old clothes then and now: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/realistic-goals-and-expectations-449258

    Listen to this, she knows her stuff

    I know a lot of the people here are so ready to jump down your throat (yeesh). But I do think you need to reevaluate your goals some. Are you not happy with how you look? I can guarantee, you can weigh what you weigh now (or weigh more), and look more fit. It all comes down to your body fat percentage

    You're not maintaining/building muscle, I bet. And that could be because of a couple things. Maybe you're not eating enough (specifically, not getting enough protein). Or, you're not doing enough strength training. Most likely, it's both. I'll tell you right now, I'm 5'6" and at 143 pounds, my body fat percentage is around 28%. Not great, but that still tells me I have proportionally a significantly larger amount of muscle than you do, even at my much higher weight

    Pretty sure if you just continue what you're doing, you'll continue to lose what muscle you have along with a little of the remaining fat. And at 108 pounds, you still won't look how you want. There's lots of good advice in here (even if it's hidden behind the angry folk) - think about it. You seem way too worried about the scale, when it doesn't even matter

    I don't see any angry posts on this thread, just people trying to make the OP see herself in our eyes, and maybe re-think her goals. It takes a hell of a lot more than an internet post to make me angry :laugh:

    Honesty is the best policy right? Well you're the one who has made me angry today. Your comments are sarcastic and I didn't appreciate them. By all means, voice your opinion but there is no need to do it in the way you have.

    Read your posts back and see how you'd feel if they were written to you. You say you didn't mean any harm by them,
    Possibly try wording your posts different in future as that's the way they have come across to both me and my colleagues who I read them out to.

    I'm not starting an arguement. I do not care for them. You voiced your opinion, I'm doing the same.
  • angiechimpanzee
    angiechimpanzee Posts: 536 Member
    Every website I have visited and have tested the BMI calculator has said that I would have a BMI of 19 if I were 108lbs. 19 is in the healthy weight range.

    I haven't asked about a quick and easy fix, I've asked how to get over my stall. Just because I don't have a larger frame to begin with doesn't mean that I am not allowed to lose weight. Every one has body issues. Regardless of size to begin with. I am not happy with the way I look now, I've tried to be but I cannot.

    Thank you for the compliments everyone, however I don't agree. No, I don't think I'm fat, however I do feel like there are parts of my body that I am not happy with. Everyone looks good in clothes, it's underneath the clothes that I am concerned about. I know you cannot target fat loss, hence being on a diet. I am still a size 10 (Trousers) and an 8 (Tops) I don't want to drop a dress size.

    I am not willing to move my goal as anything I set out to do, I acheive. As soon as I hit 108lbs, I will post pics and show you all that I am not 'unhealthy or underweight'

    Just go to the gym and lift some weights and eat more. Thats the only way your really going to change your body. You will not change it hardly at all by losing 6 lbs. You will lose muscle with the fat and further your problems. Live in denial if you want, but that 6 lbs will do nothing for you. You need to add muscle mass and slowly reduce body fat.
    I agree with this.
  • jesz124
    jesz124 Posts: 1,004 Member
    If you're not happy with what you see in the mirror in your undies, it's time to look into body recomposition, not weight loss.

    Ignore the scale, eat well, lift heavy weights. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/no-weight-loss-no-progress-448694

    When I was young (up to my early 20s), I was under 110 pounds at 5'5. As an adult, that's no longer a realistic goal for me. Maturing means an increase in lean body mass and changes to your body shape.... what was once a comfortable weight may no longer be possible.

    I'm currently 135 at 40 years old, and able to fit into clothes I wore as a teenager at 110 pounds. The scale is the worst possible tool to gauge your progress and self-worth.

    Here's some of my old clothes then and now: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/realistic-goals-and-expectations-449258

    Listen to this, she knows her stuff

    I know a lot of the people here are so ready to jump down your throat (yeesh). But I do think you need to reevaluate your goals some. Are you not happy with how you look? I can guarantee, you can weigh what you weigh now (or weigh more), and look more fit. It all comes down to your body fat percentage

    You're not maintaining/building muscle, I bet. And that could be because of a couple things. Maybe you're not eating enough (specifically, not getting enough protein). Or, you're not doing enough strength training. Most likely, it's both. I'll tell you right now, I'm 5'6" and at 143 pounds, my body fat percentage is around 28%. Not great, but that still tells me I have proportionally a significantly larger amount of muscle than you do, even at my much higher weight

    Pretty sure if you just continue what you're doing, you'll continue to lose what muscle you have along with a little of the remaining fat. And at 108 pounds, you still won't look how you want. There's lots of good advice in here (even if it's hidden behind the angry folk) - think about it. You seem way too worried about the scale, when it doesn't even matter

    I don't see any angry posts on this thread, just people trying to make the OP see herself in our eyes, and maybe re-think her goals. It takes a hell of a lot more than an internet post to make me angry :laugh:

    Honesty is the best policy right? Well you're the one who has made me angry today. Your comments are sarcastic and I didn't appreciate them. By all means, voice your opinion but there is no need to do it in the way you have.

    Read your posts back and see how you'd feel if they were written to you. You say you didn't mean any harm by them,
    Possibly try wording your posts different in future as that's the way they have come across to both me and my colleagues who I read them out to.

    I'm not starting an arguement. I do not care for them. You voiced your opinion, I'm doing the same.

    I think you need to get out a bit more, you seem to worry far too much about things. Internet and body wise. You don't like my opinion and many other peoples, tough. Don't post on the internet then. Suck it up princess, you asked a dumb question and you got replies you didn't like. Cry me a river.
  • sammie190489
    sammie190489 Posts: 45
    If you're not happy with what you see in the mirror in your undies, it's time to look into body recomposition, not weight loss.

    Ignore the scale, eat well, lift heavy weights. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/no-weight-loss-no-progress-448694

    When I was young (up to my early 20s), I was under 110 pounds at 5'5. As an adult, that's no longer a realistic goal for me. Maturing means an increase in lean body mass and changes to your body shape.... what was once a comfortable weight may no longer be possible.

    I'm currently 135 at 40 years old, and able to fit into clothes I wore as a teenager at 110 pounds. The scale is the worst possible tool to gauge your progress and self-worth.

    Here's some of my old clothes then and now: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/realistic-goals-and-expectations-449258

    Listen to this, she knows her stuff

    I know a lot of the people here are so ready to jump down your throat (yeesh). But I do think you need to reevaluate your goals some. Are you not happy with how you look? I can guarantee, you can weigh what you weigh now (or weigh more), and look more fit. It all comes down to your body fat percentage

    You're not maintaining/building muscle, I bet. And that could be because of a couple things. Maybe you're not eating enough (specifically, not getting enough protein). Or, you're not doing enough strength training. Most likely, it's both. I'll tell you right now, I'm 5'6" and at 143 pounds, my body fat percentage is around 28%. Not great, but that still tells me I have proportionally a significantly larger amount of muscle than you do, even at my much higher weight

    Pretty sure if you just continue what you're doing, you'll continue to lose what muscle you have along with a little of the remaining fat. And at 108 pounds, you still won't look how you want. There's lots of good advice in here (even if it's hidden behind the angry folk) - think about it. You seem way too worried about the scale, when it doesn't even matter

    I don't see any angry posts on this thread, just people trying to make the OP see herself in our eyes, and maybe re-think her goals. It takes a hell of a lot more than an internet post to make me angry :laugh:

    Honesty is the best policy right? Well you're the one who has made me angry today. Your comments are sarcastic and I didn't appreciate them. By all means, voice your opinion but there is no need to do it in the way you have.

    Read your posts back and see how you'd feel if they were written to you. You say you didn't mean any harm by them,
    Possibly try wording your posts different in future as that's the way they have come across to both me and my colleagues who I read them out to.

    I'm not starting an arguement. I do not care for them. You voiced your opinion, I'm doing the same.

    I think you need to get out a bit more, you seem to worry far too much about things. Internet and body wise.

    I think you need to be a bit more sensitive and not so hard. And yes, I do worry about my body. Hence the diet and hence being on here. That's the whole point!

    Well aren't you a lovely human being eh? Seems like you look for arguments on here given some of your recent posts on other threads. Don't try and belittle me, it won't work, sweetheart.
  • jesz124
    jesz124 Posts: 1,004 Member
    If you're not happy with what you see in the mirror in your undies, it's time to look into body recomposition, not weight loss.

    Ignore the scale, eat well, lift heavy weights. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/no-weight-loss-no-progress-448694

    When I was young (up to my early 20s), I was under 110 pounds at 5'5. As an adult, that's no longer a realistic goal for me. Maturing means an increase in lean body mass and changes to your body shape.... what was once a comfortable weight may no longer be possible.

    I'm currently 135 at 40 years old, and able to fit into clothes I wore as a teenager at 110 pounds. The scale is the worst possible tool to gauge your progress and self-worth.

    Here's some of my old clothes then and now: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/realistic-goals-and-expectations-449258

    Listen to this, she knows her stuff

    I know a lot of the people here are so ready to jump down your throat (yeesh). But I do think you need to reevaluate your goals some. Are you not happy with how you look? I can guarantee, you can weigh what you weigh now (or weigh more), and look more fit. It all comes down to your body fat percentage

    You're not maintaining/building muscle, I bet. And that could be because of a couple things. Maybe you're not eating enough (specifically, not getting enough protein). Or, you're not doing enough strength training. Most likely, it's both. I'll tell you right now, I'm 5'6" and at 143 pounds, my body fat percentage is around 28%. Not great, but that still tells me I have proportionally a significantly larger amount of muscle than you do, even at my much higher weight

    Pretty sure if you just continue what you're doing, you'll continue to lose what muscle you have along with a little of the remaining fat. And at 108 pounds, you still won't look how you want. There's lots of good advice in here (even if it's hidden behind the angry folk) - think about it. You seem way too worried about the scale, when it doesn't even matter

    I don't see any angry posts on this thread, just people trying to make the OP see herself in our eyes, and maybe re-think her goals. It takes a hell of a lot more than an internet post to make me angry :laugh:

    Honesty is the best policy right? Well you're the one who has made me angry today. Your comments are sarcastic and I didn't appreciate them. By all means, voice your opinion but there is no need to do it in the way you have.

    Read your posts back and see how you'd feel if they were written to you. You say you didn't mean any harm by them,
    Possibly try wording your posts different in future as that's the way they have come across to both me and my colleagues who I read them out to.

    I'm not starting an arguement. I do not care for them. You voiced your opinion, I'm doing the same.

    I think you need to get out a bit more, you seem to worry far too much about things. Internet and body wise.

    I think you need to be a bit more sensitive and not so hard. And yes, I do worry about my body. Hence the diet and hence being on here. That's the whole point!

    Oh behave it's the net, not fluffy princess land. You asked advice you got it.
  • sammie190489
    sammie190489 Posts: 45
    If you're not happy with what you see in the mirror in your undies, it's time to look into body recomposition, not weight loss.

    Ignore the scale, eat well, lift heavy weights. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/no-weight-loss-no-progress-448694

    When I was young (up to my early 20s), I was under 110 pounds at 5'5. As an adult, that's no longer a realistic goal for me. Maturing means an increase in lean body mass and changes to your body shape.... what was once a comfortable weight may no longer be possible.

    I'm currently 135 at 40 years old, and able to fit into clothes I wore as a teenager at 110 pounds. The scale is the worst possible tool to gauge your progress and self-worth.

    Here's some of my old clothes then and now: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/realistic-goals-and-expectations-449258

    Listen to this, she knows her stuff

    I know a lot of the people here are so ready to jump down your throat (yeesh). But I do think you need to reevaluate your goals some. Are you not happy with how you look? I can guarantee, you can weigh what you weigh now (or weigh more), and look more fit. It all comes down to your body fat percentage

    You're not maintaining/building muscle, I bet. And that could be because of a couple things. Maybe you're not eating enough (specifically, not getting enough protein). Or, you're not doing enough strength training. Most likely, it's both. I'll tell you right now, I'm 5'6" and at 143 pounds, my body fat percentage is around 28%. Not great, but that still tells me I have proportionally a significantly larger amount of muscle than you do, even at my much higher weight

    Pretty sure if you just continue what you're doing, you'll continue to lose what muscle you have along with a little of the remaining fat. And at 108 pounds, you still won't look how you want. There's lots of good advice in here (even if it's hidden behind the angry folk) - think about it. You seem way too worried about the scale, when it doesn't even matter

    I don't see any angry posts on this thread, just people trying to make the OP see herself in our eyes, and maybe re-think her goals. It takes a hell of a lot more than an internet post to make me angry :laugh:

    Honesty is the best policy right? Well you're the one who has made me angry today. Your comments are sarcastic and I didn't appreciate them. By all means, voice your opinion but there is no need to do it in the way you have.

    Read your posts back and see how you'd feel if they were written to you. You say you didn't mean any harm by them,
    Possibly try wording your posts different in future as that's the way they have come across to both me and my colleagues who I read them out to.

    I'm not starting an arguement. I do not care for them. You voiced your opinion, I'm doing the same.

    I think you need to get out a bit more, you seem to worry far too much about things. Internet and body wise.

    I think you need to be a bit more sensitive and not so hard. And yes, I do worry about my body. Hence the diet and hence being on here. That's the whole point!

    Oh behave it's the net, not fluffy princess land. You asked advice you got it.

    You're actually quite funny when you look at your comments another way. Bless.
  • PamelaDe1323
    PamelaDe1323 Posts: 33 Member
    If you're not happy with what you see in the mirror in your undies, it's time to look into body recomposition, not weight loss.

    Ignore the scale, eat well, lift heavy weights. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/no-weight-loss-no-progress-448694

    When I was young (up to my early 20s), I was under 110 pounds at 5'5. As an adult, that's no longer a realistic goal for me. Maturing means an increase in lean body mass and changes to your body shape.... what was once a comfortable weight may no longer be possible.

    I'm currently 135 at 40 years old, and able to fit into clothes I wore as a teenager at 110 pounds. The scale is the worst possible tool to gauge your progress and self-worth.

    Here's some of my old clothes then and now: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/realistic-goals-and-expectations-449258

    Listen to this, she knows her stuff

    I know a lot of the people here are so ready to jump down your throat (yeesh). But I do think you need to reevaluate your goals some. Are you not happy with how you look? I can guarantee, you can weigh what you weigh now (or weigh more), and look more fit. It all comes down to your body fat percentage

    You're not maintaining/building muscle, I bet. And that could be because of a couple things. Maybe you're not eating enough (specifically, not getting enough protein). Or, you're not doing enough strength training. Most likely, it's both. I'll tell you right now, I'm 5'6" and at 143 pounds, my body fat percentage is around 28%. Not great, but that still tells me I have proportionally a significantly larger amount of muscle than you do, even at my much higher weight

    Pretty sure if you just continue what you're doing, you'll continue to lose what muscle you have along with a little of the remaining fat. And at 108 pounds, you still won't look how you want. There's lots of good advice in here (even if it's hidden behind the angry folk) - think about it. You seem way too worried about the scale, when it doesn't even matter

    I don't see any angry posts on this thread, just people trying to make the OP see herself in our eyes, and maybe re-think her goals. It takes a hell of a lot more than an internet post to make me angry :laugh:

    Honesty is the best policy right? Well you're the one who has made me angry today. Your comments are sarcastic and I didn't appreciate them. By all means, voice your opinion but there is no need to do it in the way you have.

    Read your posts back and see how you'd feel if they were written to you. You say you didn't mean any harm by them,
    Possibly try wording your posts different in future as that's the way they have come across to both me and my colleagues who I read them out to.

    I'm not starting an arguement. I do not care for them. You voiced your opinion, I'm doing the same.

    I think you need to get out a bit more, you seem to worry far too much about things. Internet and body wise.

    I think you need to be a bit more sensitive and not so hard. And yes, I do worry about my body. Hence the diet and hence being on here. That's the whole point!

    Oh behave it's the net, not fluffy princess land. You asked advice you got it.

    Wow your rude, if she wants to get to a certain weight to feel good, let her. If you dont like it, voice your opinoin and leave. This isnt your choice.
  • jesz124
    jesz124 Posts: 1,004 Member
    If you're not happy with what you see in the mirror in your undies, it's time to look into body recomposition, not weight loss.

    Ignore the scale, eat well, lift heavy weights. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/no-weight-loss-no-progress-448694

    When I was young (up to my early 20s), I was under 110 pounds at 5'5. As an adult, that's no longer a realistic goal for me. Maturing means an increase in lean body mass and changes to your body shape.... what was once a comfortable weight may no longer be possible.

    I'm currently 135 at 40 years old, and able to fit into clothes I wore as a teenager at 110 pounds. The scale is the worst possible tool to gauge your progress and self-worth.

    Here's some of my old clothes then and now: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/realistic-goals-and-expectations-449258

    Listen to this, she knows her stuff

    I know a lot of the people here are so ready to jump down your throat (yeesh). But I do think you need to reevaluate your goals some. Are you not happy with how you look? I can guarantee, you can weigh what you weigh now (or weigh more), and look more fit. It all comes down to your body fat percentage

    You're not maintaining/building muscle, I bet. And that could be because of a couple things. Maybe you're not eating enough (specifically, not getting enough protein). Or, you're not doing enough strength training. Most likely, it's both. I'll tell you right now, I'm 5'6" and at 143 pounds, my body fat percentage is around 28%. Not great, but that still tells me I have proportionally a significantly larger amount of muscle than you do, even at my much higher weight

    Pretty sure if you just continue what you're doing, you'll continue to lose what muscle you have along with a little of the remaining fat. And at 108 pounds, you still won't look how you want. There's lots of good advice in here (even if it's hidden behind the angry folk) - think about it. You seem way too worried about the scale, when it doesn't even matter

    I don't see any angry posts on this thread, just people trying to make the OP see herself in our eyes, and maybe re-think her goals. It takes a hell of a lot more than an internet post to make me angry :laugh:

    Honesty is the best policy right? Well you're the one who has made me angry today. Your comments are sarcastic and I didn't appreciate them. By all means, voice your opinion but there is no need to do it in the way you have.

    Read your posts back and see how you'd feel if they were written to you. You say you didn't mean any harm by them,
    Possibly try wording your posts different in future as that's the way they have come across to both me and my colleagues who I read them out to.

    I'm not starting an arguement. I do not care for them. You voiced your opinion, I'm doing the same.

    I think you need to get out a bit more, you seem to worry far too much about things. Internet and body wise.

    I think you need to be a bit more sensitive and not so hard. And yes, I do worry about my body. Hence the diet and hence being on here. That's the whole point!

    Oh behave it's the net, not fluffy princess land. You asked advice you got it.

    You're actually quite funny when you look at your comments another way. Bless.

    lol someone wants the last word don't they.....your age is showing now. Unfortunately I have real life things to do, though I would love to stay here all night and play back and forth with you. Good luck with your goals, hopefully you will like what you see in the mirror one day. Feel free to reply but I won't be back to read this thread again, it's gone way past the point of reasonable maturity for me now thank you.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Here's the thing... if you truly are at ~30% body fat, that means your lean mass (bones, muscle, organs, etc.) is only about 80 pounds. That's really low. At my skinniest, mine was about 90-ish, and it's currently about 105-110.

    I'm not saying six pounds can't make a difference. I know it can because there's only 6 pounds difference in the two pics in my profile. But that was about a year and a half of hard work, too. Just dropping six pounds alone didn't make that much of a difference in my size or how I looked. It wasn't until I started strength training that my body really started transforming.

    You're young, yes, but no so young that you shouldn't be thinking of long term goals and health. Honest opinion of someone who's been at the lower end of BMI, the higher end and the middle of it all... I think going through a bulk cycle to put on extra lean mass, then a cut cycle to get rid of excess fat, would do you a world of good. The more lean mass you have, the leaner you'll look, and the easier it will be to maintain your weight once it's lost.

    I mean, I thought I'd have to get to 120 pounds to be the size I was 10 years ago. I'm 15 pounds heavier than that now. I don't give a flip... no one sees the number on the scale but me. I'd rather look lighter and weigh more than the other way around!

    We all want to look our best - right now! - but weight loss and body recomp is like making omelets. You gotta crack some eggs and make a mess before it gets better.
  • jesz124
    jesz124 Posts: 1,004 Member
    If you're not happy with what you see in the mirror in your undies, it's time to look into body recomposition, not weight loss.

    Ignore the scale, eat well, lift heavy weights. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/no-weight-loss-no-progress-448694

    When I was young (up to my early 20s), I was under 110 pounds at 5'5. As an adult, that's no longer a realistic goal for me. Maturing means an increase in lean body mass and changes to your body shape.... what was once a comfortable weight may no longer be possible.

    I'm currently 135 at 40 years old, and able to fit into clothes I wore as a teenager at 110 pounds. The scale is the worst possible tool to gauge your progress and self-worth.

    Here's some of my old clothes then and now: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/realistic-goals-and-expectations-449258

    Listen to this, she knows her stuff

    I know a lot of the people here are so ready to jump down your throat (yeesh). But I do think you need to reevaluate your goals some. Are you not happy with how you look? I can guarantee, you can weigh what you weigh now (or weigh more), and look more fit. It all comes down to your body fat percentage

    You're not maintaining/building muscle, I bet. And that could be because of a couple things. Maybe you're not eating enough (specifically, not getting enough protein). Or, you're not doing enough strength training. Most likely, it's both. I'll tell you right now, I'm 5'6" and at 143 pounds, my body fat percentage is around 28%. Not great, but that still tells me I have proportionally a significantly larger amount of muscle than you do, even at my much higher weight

    Pretty sure if you just continue what you're doing, you'll continue to lose what muscle you have along with a little of the remaining fat. And at 108 pounds, you still won't look how you want. There's lots of good advice in here (even if it's hidden behind the angry folk) - think about it. You seem way too worried about the scale, when it doesn't even matter

    I don't see any angry posts on this thread, just people trying to make the OP see herself in our eyes, and maybe re-think her goals. It takes a hell of a lot more than an internet post to make me angry :laugh:

    Honesty is the best policy right? Well you're the one who has made me angry today. Your comments are sarcastic and I didn't appreciate them. By all means, voice your opinion but there is no need to do it in the way you have.

    Read your posts back and see how you'd feel if they were written to you. You say you didn't mean any harm by them,
    Possibly try wording your posts different in future as that's the way they have come across to both me and my colleagues who I read them out to.

    I'm not starting an arguement. I do not care for them. You voiced your opinion, I'm doing the same.

    I think you need to get out a bit more, you seem to worry far too much about things. Internet and body wise.

    I think you need to be a bit more sensitive and not so hard. And yes, I do worry about my body. Hence the diet and hence being on here. That's the whole point!

    Oh behave it's the net, not fluffy princess land. You asked advice you got it.

    Wow your rude, if she wants to get to a certain weight to feel good, let her. If you dont like it, voice your opinoin and leave. This isnt your choice.

    :sad: :sad: :sad:
  • prokomds
    prokomds Posts: 318 Member
    Here's the thing... if you truly are at ~30% body fat, that means your lean mass (bones, muscle, organs, etc.) is only about 80 pounds. That's really low. At my skinniest, mine was about 90-ish, and it's currently about 105-110.

    I'm not saying six pounds can't make a difference. I know it can because there's only 6 pounds difference in the two pics in my profile. But that was about a year and a half of hard work, too. Just dropping six pounds alone didn't make that much of a difference in my size or how I looked. It wasn't until I started strength training that my body really started transforming.

    You're young, yes, but no so young that you shouldn't be thinking of long term goals and health. Honest opinion of someone who's been at the lower end of BMI, the higher end and the middle of it all... I think going through a bulk cycle to put on extra lean mass, then a cut cycle to get rid of excess fat, would do you a world of good. The more lean mass you have, the leaner you'll look, and the easier it will be to maintain your weight once it's lost.

    I mean, I thought I'd have to get to 120 pounds to be the size I was 10 years ago. I'm 15 pounds heavier than that now. I don't give a flip... no one sees the number on the scale but me. I'd rather look lighter and weigh more than the other way around!

    We all want to look our best - right now! - but weight loss and body recomp is like making omelets. You gotta crack some eggs and make a mess before it gets better.

    This is the best - ignore the rest :)

    Haha, too much drama for me around these parts
  • sammie190489
    sammie190489 Posts: 45
    Well this has gotten out of hand!!

    Thanks for all the comments guys and girls, truly appreciated and I will take each and everyone (Well some excluded) on board and see what I can do!

    Good luck to you all on your quest to lose weight =)

    TTFN.

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