137 aiming for 125 - Would love someone to help
lightninggirl91
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Hey everyone,
So I'm 137 pounds and I am hoping to be 125 by sometime this summer (before July would be awesome). My short-term goals are around 135 in two weeks (when I'm going on a big trip where I know I'm not going to worry about this), Around 130 by May 11th (When I see my dad and go on another trip with him), and around 125 by July 2nd. Then, I want to work long-term to hover between 125 and 120.
I am a runner and get my exercising running 45 minutes a day, with some core/arms/legs when I feel like it. I really hate doing muscle work, so I run because that's the only exercise I can stick with.
Does anyone have similar goals and want to join me? I'd love some more friends to hold me accountable. I know it's going to be hard (I've never lost this weight in my life, so it's pretty glued on), so I need all the help I can get.
Hope someone wants to help.
So I'm 137 pounds and I am hoping to be 125 by sometime this summer (before July would be awesome). My short-term goals are around 135 in two weeks (when I'm going on a big trip where I know I'm not going to worry about this), Around 130 by May 11th (When I see my dad and go on another trip with him), and around 125 by July 2nd. Then, I want to work long-term to hover between 125 and 120.
I am a runner and get my exercising running 45 minutes a day, with some core/arms/legs when I feel like it. I really hate doing muscle work, so I run because that's the only exercise I can stick with.
Does anyone have similar goals and want to join me? I'd love some more friends to hold me accountable. I know it's going to be hard (I've never lost this weight in my life, so it's pretty glued on), so I need all the help I can get.
Hope someone wants to help.
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Your topic sounds as if I could have written it!
I am 5'4" and am bouncing around 135 and 136 right now. My goal is to be down to 122. My goal was to hit that by May 18th when we go on vacation, but I am not sure I am going to hit that. 122 would put me back to where I was last summer before I had to re-loose the weight.
The only way I can eat is by walking/running. My knees are really bad from soccer but I try to do 45-60 minutes of walking/running 3 days a week right now and 3 days in the gym lifting weights. I don't like to run a treadmill and the weather has been so nasty here, so I have been doing the Elliptical which just doesn't cut the weight for me like running does.
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My situation is also very similar.
I am 5'4" and bouncing around between 131-133 at the moment. My goal is also to get down between 120-125. I am not a runner though.. I am currently doing the walking at home videos by Leslie Sansone (walking anywhere from 2-5 miles at a time).0 -
I'm also in the same situation as you ladies. I was about 140 and am now down to 130. I work out a lot, doing various cardio, weights and excercise classes. MFP has really helped me as I found it very hard to even get down to 130 before joining, and then it just happened as soon as I started tracking my food.
I honestly think a mix of cardio and weights is key, only doing cardio will make you lose weight for sure, but you won't be very toned or strong. Maybe try doing a class or even youtube some excercise videos if you don't know how to start0 -
OP--sounds like you are describing me :-) I too would much rather run than do muscle work (not really sure WHY...running is boring...but at least I can watch my iPad on the treadmill!!) In fact, I want to be 130lbs by May 11th exactly because that is my boyfriend's graduation and I want to be in a sexy dress :-D Haven't been that small since high school!
5'5", SW 145, CW 136, GW 130. Diary open. Would love to have more friends!0 -
I too have similar goals!!! I'm hanging out at 135lbs, want to get to 125-128lbs! It's tough! I know I just really need to clean up my diet but the thought of giving up and settling often crosses my mind.. will be sending yall a FR! Anyone else, feel free to add me. I would love to recieve support as well as give it! Also, need workout routine ideas? Not a runner though.0
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Hi! I'm 5 3" and currently weighing in at 134lbs. My ultimate goal weight is 120lbs which I'm aiming to get to by August this year when I will be going on a summer holiday and I will have to face the dreaded....b i k i n i.
I have two short term goals too:
1) 129lbs by 15th April when I start my new job
2) 124lbs by 3rd June (no reason really, just that it will be getting hot and I want to wear sleeveless tops!)
I'm a runner too! Unfortunately, I am currently undertaking some rather intense work training and my evenings and weekends have been completely absorbed. I know I just need to find 30 minutes a day for exercise but I'm prioritising everything else at the moment - very bad. I would love to support you and I hope you can give me the motivation I need to shift the weight and put my running shoes back on! Please feel free to send an invite, I too want some friends to hold me accountable!0 -
Hi - Maybe someone can help me, I'm 5'1 - and about 112 lbs - but my ideal weight is 100-102 lbs - When I eat, it goes directly to my stomach and *kitten* (i feel like i'm the shape of a pear) - and the `pants test` failed ; I just don't feel comfortable in my cloths anymore - My goal is to lose 1 lbs a week (or slightly less) - I need to lose the 10 lbs by June 1st - and the more I exercise, the more I gain (it might be a combination of muscle weight), but I doubt it, since the pants don't fit anymore - Why is MFP not letting me lose more than 0.5 lbs per week, even when I set my goal to 1lbs?0
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I'm in!! I am 5'4" and at 136 wanting to get back to my 120 by summer. going is very tough as I am now 42 and entering early menopause (mentlepause as I call it). finding it VERY dificult to lose any significant amount. I do aquasize at least 2X/week and try to add in at least 1 more if time allows. I also do Hip Hop Abs and some JM at home, usually on my off days from aquasize. I could use a friend or 2 to keep me motivated and share ideas with. lets keep this thread going and check in on one another at least 1X/week.....0
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hi I just wanna know whether if we eat according to our goal calorie intake, will we lose our weight like what we aim for or we have to eat less? i'm exercising 2 times a week. my weight goes up from 143 to 154 which was my wake up call as my height just 5'4"
Really need some motivation and advice as my target weight would be 1300 -
I am right there with you. I started out a little above 150, I am at 139 right now, and I would LOVE to be 125 by summer. I am also 5'7 and I am doing short workouts daily. Any and all motivation is helpful!0
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I completely understand what you're going through! I'm 5'2" and started on MFP at 139 with my goal at 120 by July 1. I since have lost 10 pounds! I accredit that to inputting all of my foods and drinks and actually seeing what I was eating. I changed my diet, switched over to diet or zero calorie soda if I need it, and I'm doing Zumba (for XBox) 3 times a week. Before, it was so hard to lose even 5 pounds, and I lost the 10 in a month. I'm now only 9 pounds from my goal, and I know I can do it! You can too!0
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hi I just wanna know whether if we eat according to our goal calorie intake, will we lose our weight like what we aim for or we have to eat less? i'm exercising 2 times a week. my weight goes up from 143 to 154 which was my wake up call as my height just 5'4"
Really need some motivation and advice as my target weight would be 130
There could be many reasons why your weight went up.
I don't know how much time there was between those two weights for you, so I'll assume it was a week because that's how often most people weigh themselves. It could be that you are retaining water, which can be caused by a very high carb diet or certain supplements such as creatine. Your monthly cycle can also affect your weight. Make sure that you are drinking LOTS of water. Seriously, drink more water than you think you need. It seems counter-intuitive, but it will make you retain less water.
As far as exercise goes: How many calories do you burn when you exercise and do you eat those calories back? If you are doing mostly weight training, your increased weight could be due to more muscle mass.
Make sure that your have MFP set to calculate your BMR correctly; check that your activity level is accurate. Make sure that you are tracking calories as accurately as possible. Measure out food if necessary, and don't forget to count any calories that you drink! Some people forget.
Wear the same clothes when you weigh yourself (or, preferably, wear nothing at all) and weigh yourself at the same time every week. Do it before breakfast.
Do you track your measurements as well? Those can be a more accurate measure of your fitness, especially since you exercise.0 -
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I'm 5'5ish and cw of 136. Would like to get to about 127 but having a tough go of it. For those of you that are similar to me, how many calories do you eat? And feel free to add me if you have open diaries - I need ideas!0
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Hey, I'm in a very similar situation to all you ladies in this thread. I've been in plateau pretty much since the new year (although it may not count as a true plateau because my weekends are a bit off). As of yesterday I'm switching to a TDEE/calorie cycling approach of 2000 on workout days and 1600 on rest days. Fingers crossed. Those last 5lbs really are the hardest. Although having said that my original goal was 62kg, then 60kg and now 58kg.
Age 26
Height 167cm (5'5.75")
SW 68kg (150lbs)
CW 60kg (132lbs)
GW 58kg (128lbs)
I do a mixture of cardio (australian football, boxing, cycling, HIIT) and weights0 -
Me too, me too!
Age: 38
CW: 134
GW: 120-125
At my lowest (when I started working out in college and assorted times when I wasn't working and had a very active lifestyle) I was 118. It used to be I'd just cut calories and work out a bit more and bam, the lbs would melt off. Since hitting 35 that is noooottt the case anymore. I work out in a crossfit style/functional fitness type gym for usually 1 hour, 5 days a week. I often add a 10-20 minute run before or after that. Yesterday I ran to the gym (2.3 miles). I'm working on lowering my calorie intake on the days I don't work out (never paid much attention to that before) and having faith in my TDEE (I've always felt I need to go down to 1200 to lose but from everything I'm reading on this site, very few people are doing that).
If anyone has figured out their TDEE and it's working for them (at this body type) I'd love to hear from them and what they've learned. I also have some hormonal issues which surely have come in to play but I'm bound and determined that they will not control me! Ha. Keep at it, ladies!0 -
It might be because you're already at a pretty low weight and your body doesn't want to lose any more :-) I was 117 for many years and worked out and ate right and it just got to a point where my body stopped and said, "that's it! Here's where you will reside!". 112 is pretty little for someone of your height so maybe just keep that focus on increasing muscle and happily wear your bikini in your hot bod!0
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Hi - Maybe someone can help me, I'm 5'1 - and about 112 lbs - but my ideal weight is 100-102 lbs - When I eat, it goes directly to my stomach and *kitten* (i feel like i'm the shape of a pear) - and the `pants test` failed ; I just don't feel comfortable in my cloths anymore - My goal is to lose 1 lbs a week (or slightly less) - I need to lose the 10 lbs by June 1st - and the more I exercise, the more I gain (it might be a combination of muscle weight), but I doubt it, since the pants don't fit anymore - Why is MFP not letting me lose more than 0.5 lbs per week, even when I set my goal to 1lbs?
It might be because you're already at a pretty low weight and your body doesn't want to lose any more :-) I was 117 for many years and worked out and ate right and it just got to a point where my body stopped and said, "that's it! Here's where you will reside!". 112 is pretty little for someone of your height so maybe just keep that focus on increasing muscle and happily wear your bikini in your hot bod!0 -
Hey everyone,
So I'm 137 pounds and I am hoping to be 125 by sometime this summer (before July would be awesome). My short-term goals are around 135 in two weeks (when I'm going on a big trip where I know I'm not going to worry about this), Around 130 by May 11th (When I see my dad and go on another trip with him), and around 125 by July 2nd. Then, I want to work long-term to hover between 125 and 120.
I am a runner and get my exercising running 45 minutes a day, with some core/arms/legs when I feel like it. I really hate doing muscle work, so I run because that's the only exercise I can stick with.
Does anyone have similar goals and want to join me? I'd love some more friends to hold me accountable. I know it's going to be hard (I've never lost this weight in my life, so it's pretty glued on), so I need all the help I can get.
Hope someone wants to help.
Honestly I'm always a bit jealous of people who have never lost weight and are bound and determined to do so. I think your body is way more forgiving to the small changes you make. Mine is used to fluctuating 10 lbs (over 20 years) so it gets a little testy with me when I try to cut calories or work out more, etc. It basically says, "Oh really? That's it? What else you got?".
I think one key will be to find some sort of exercise you really love. Running is great but you're body gets used to it. Is there a climbing gym near you? When I started rock climbing I dropped 10 lbs in no time. I now do a crossfit style gym that's very fast past and all planned out for you. It's like a gym class from grade school for adults but you get your butt whooped. I actually look forward to going. So that would probably be a key.
Other than that, for me I continue to search for the right calorie count for my body (have only recently started). It used to be pretty low calorie (1200 or so) combined with a lot of running and weights. That doesn't work anymore. That's why I'm here to see what everyone else is doing that's worked for them. Good luck and let me know if you need any work out support!0 -
I am 5"6 I weigh 130 lbs, I too would like to see 125, but if one more person tells me I am too skinny I am going to freak!
I absolutely believe in weights/strength mixed with cardio, I have lost 32 lbs in 8 months, I just want those last 5 vanity lbs off but I refuse to go below 1200 calories a day, so with saying that, lean proteins, dark veggies, and fruits as well and don't forget to hydrate I do Zumba 3 days a week, and treadmill with strength and floor exercise 3 days a week 1 day off! 0 -
I'm 5'4 started at around 136 (this might be my 4th go-round on MFP), I've been as high as 138. I've lost about 10 pounds in the past couple months and am now 125. To be honest I'd love to get down to 115, but I just started strength training with a personal trainer, so it might not happen just yet. I ran a half marathon last year and lost a lot of weight to start out, so 45 minutes a day will certainly help. I'll friend you and you can look at my diary -- I eat a ton of carbs and chocolate though, so it's like a handbook of what not to do sometimes.0
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Hi There,
I am in a similar boat to the rest of you... Started out 160 lbs at 5'8".
I lost 12 lbs in the first 2 months.
Now I'm 4.5 months and I'm down to 132 lbs (28 lbs lost).
My goal is 127 - 125 (Only 5-7 more lbs!)
It is possible. Here's what contributed to my success:
1. MFP -logging food and planning out meals
*tip - add the food before you eat it to see the calorie and nutritional content
2.Eating Healthy –
*my opinion - I see many people on here in taking 1200 calories a day but you need to make those calories count. I stuck to healthy foods (non-processed), decrease sugar. Google "clean eating". Aimed for 20-30 grams of protein for every meal. Low carbs (for me this was 60-80 grams).
Never skip breakfast and aim for 30g of protein
I am currently eating 1200 cal/day but if I'm hungry I will eat.
Get rid of all the junk food in your house.
3. Fitbit - pedometer (tracks steps, stairs, sleep)
*tip – I am for 10,000 steps a day (for me (desk job) this means walking to and from work (4km each day)
5. Exercise –
I would run 5km 4 times a week. This was probably the biggest contributor.
In the first 2 months I focused a lot on cardio vs. weights, that being said 2-3 times a week for 30 minutes (lunges, squats, leg exercises).
I have now started HIIT running.
6. Water
Drink lots of it
7. Ankle Weights
I bought 2.5 lbs ankle weights and wear them around the house on evenings/weekends
8. Scale
I didn’t own a scale before. This helped a lot it gave me something to measure and track.
9. Don't over estimate exercise or under estimate calories
I try to add 50 -100 of generic calories a day - I assure you there are little things you aren't counting.
I always underestimate exercise - when lifting weights and MFP says "vigorous activity" - what does that really mean? After an hour or lifting weights I burned 800 calories, I don't think so.
10. Don't track every day activities
I never track "light housework" or "gardening". Be happy you're doing it your body thanks you.
10.Curbing Cravings / Food Alternatives
Get ready for your cravings and have alternatives ready
Examples:
I curbed my sweet cravings through low fat whipped cream with blueberries (50 calories – 2g fat; 6g sugar)
10. Pinterest
Yes its true, it provides a lot of motivation. Gives me so many great food and exercises ideas.
11. Let yourself have bad days and don’t beat yourself up
This is what worked for me and is probably not for everyone. Feel free to add me I love to hear other peoples secrets 0 -
Hi There,
I am in a similar boat to the rest of you... Started out 160 lbs at 5'8".
I lost 12 lbs in the first 2 months.
Now I'm 4.5 months and I'm down to 132 lbs (28 lbs lost).
My goal is 127 - 125 (Only 5-7 more lbs!)
It is possible. Here's what contributed to my success:
1. MFP -logging food and planning out meals
*tip - add the food before you eat it to see the calorie and nutritional content
2.Eating Healthy –
*my opinion - I see many people on here in taking 1200 calories a day but you need to make those calories count. I stuck to healthy foods (non-processed), decrease sugar. Google "clean eating". Aimed for 20-30 grams of protein for every meal. Low carbs (for me this was 60-80 grams).
Never skip breakfast and aim for 30g of protein
I am currently eating 1200 cal/day but if I'm hungry I will eat.
Get rid of all the junk food in your house.
3. Fitbit - pedometer (tracks steps, stairs, sleep)
*tip – I am for 10,000 steps a day (for me (desk job) this means walking to and from work (4km each day)
5. Exercise –
I would run 5km 4 times a week. This was probably the biggest contributor.
In the first 2 months I focused a lot on cardio vs. weights, that being said 2-3 times a week for 30 minutes (lunges, squats, leg exercises).
I have now started HIIT running.
6. Water
Drink lots of it
7. Ankle Weights
I bought 2.5 lbs ankle weights and wear them around the house on evenings/weekends
8. Scale
I didn’t own a scale before. This helped a lot it gave me something to measure and track.
9. Don't over estimate exercise or under estimate calories
I try to add 50 -100 of generic calories a day - I assure you there are little things you aren't counting.
I always underestimate exercise - when lifting weights and MFP says "vigorous activity" - what does that really mean? After an hour or lifting weights I burned 800 calories, I don't think so.
10. Don't track every day activities
I never track "light housework" or "gardening". Be happy you're doing it your body thanks you.
10.Curbing Cravings / Food Alternatives
Get ready for your cravings and have alternatives ready
Examples:
I curbed my sweet cravings through low fat whipped cream with blueberries (50 calories – 2g fat; 6g sugar)
10. Pinterest
Yes its true, it provides a lot of motivation. Gives me so many great food and exercises ideas.
11. Let yourself have bad days and don’t beat yourself up
This is what worked for me and is probably not for everyone. Feel free to add me I love to hear other peoples secrets
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I can totally relate so feel free to friend me...I want/need to lose 7ish pounds by May 1st and can do good during the week with my eating and exercising. Actually exercising is something I never have a problem with, but I tend to blow my progress on weekends and it's driving me insane. I need to be accountable too so that when eating out or going to parties does not entail me eating as if it's my last meal..I would love some help in that too!!0
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im also aiming to lose some and join the 30 days shred... hope it works.. will not give up0
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You and I have the same stats... I'm struggling to get to 130!!0
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We have the same stats-I REALLY want to break the 130 mark. It's so tough. I started at 148 back in October, and am now between 133-135. Of course I'm happy with the results, but I really want to be in my 120's again.
I like to run (although I'm not very good at it). I signed up for my first 1/2 marathon in about 2 months for some extra motivation. I also LOVE to spin! I try and get to a class as often as possible with a 2 year old at home and a husband that works swing shift.0 -
I am 5'4 and started weighing in at 157.5 now I am bouncing around 153. My goal is to reach 125 by the summer, i know my goal is a little higher than some of you but I would love the support!0
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I'm 5 ft 3,I was 137 and now 119, took me about 4 months. Biggest thing for me was to be consistent about what I did and plan meals, keep a small deficit, do cardio and body weight exercises. I eat 1400-1600 cals per day depending on my activity. I log daily and often log in advance (ie before I eat) so I know that it will fit into my cal and macros allowance. I aim for 40:30:30 carbs to protein/fat ratio. It's worked for me. Feel free to friend me, my diary is open to friends.0
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i'm 43, 5'7" and 133/134#. would love to see 127/128.... not sure it will happen though (and if i still lose bf, that is fine).
i eat anywhere from 1200-1600 a day...
i do hot vinyasa yoga about 5x a week (i'm an instructor). i also walk hills @ around 4 mph 5x a week.
anyhow, just want to lose the last 5-6!0
