Made fun by friends, and wanting to lose some lbs
Gracelenamethyst
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To be honest, I'm not obese, since I am an Asian, a 116 lbs and 5,2" girl ( that's me ) before now, I was weighed about 143.3 lbs, then I did a weight loss program, I have to bear a burden.. called fat by most of my friends, I have a hour glass figure like the western people, and broad shoulders. That's why I don't wanna wear any fitting clothes so I look fatter than the real me. And now I've learned to love my body, and how to lose my weight properly.. Now I'm feeling nice wearing a skinny jeans, and fitted clothes.. 
Now my weight goal is 99,2 lbs.. need some supports from you guys..
God Bless You
Now my weight goal is 99,2 lbs.. need some supports from you guys.. God Bless You
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Sorry your friends call you fat, if mine did that I'd probably find some new ones to be honest0
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you will not find that kind of friends here!!0
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Yeah, most of Asian people think that a flat body without curves like fashiontv models is much more better than the curvier one, they are narrow minded to be honest, I feel so depressed after my ex bf dumped me just because I weighted 143 lbs.. My friends are the same too.. But without a jerk like my ex bf and my friends I won't be reaching a better and healthy body now.. Most of all my health issues are gone after I lost some lbs..
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You're 5' 2" and you're at 116 lbs and want to be 99 lbs?
My advice would be to not do this and post pics. You're very possibly what some call "skinny fat" where your body fat % is high and you simply need to put on some muscle and cut down the fat. So essentially you will be basically replacing your fat with muscle0 -
thanks taunto how cam I gain some more muscles ?? could you explain more.. ?? thanks.. 0
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thanks taunto how cam I gain some more muscles ?? could you explain more.. ?? thanks.. 0
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Sure, I have asked some of my more knowledgeable friends to join in and see if they can explain better but I can at least help with the basics.
The main thing is, to eat a bit less than what you burn daily. So if you burn 2,000 calories a day, you eat, for example, 1750 calories. Do this along with workout (and eat back the calories you worked out) and you will lose weight in no time.
You changed your pic so I assume it was because I asked for the pic. Can you upload a pic that shows why you think you're fat though? This is asked to kinda "judge" what % fat you might be at. Check out this thread for that:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/826435-bodyfat-estimation-thread
As females, or even males really, its kinda hard to "bulk up" and look liek those really beefy body builders however, what us mortals can do is to reduce out body fat % which is really simple. You workout and do some strength training. But most importantly, you HAVE to eat properly. Don't starve because all thats doing is killing your metabolism which is something you do NOT want. Heres a friend of mine that eats at 2,000 calories all the times and as you can see, she's very fit.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/toughtulip
Another friend of mine recently made a success thread about losing lots of fat by working out and eating right:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/929824-its-been-over-a-year-since-my-hot-affair-began
I urge you to join this group where you will be met with no nonsense and will be greeted with science backed methods to workout and eat right. You will be losing lots of weight without any pills, or any specific workout machines. You just have to eat a little bit less than what you burn typically and move around as much as possible0 -
I didn't upload my photo because of you.. I'm new here..
Okay I'm gonna upload my pict, but I'm working now.. later at night maybe.. thank you very much for your help.. 0 -
H!
Your weight loss goal is a little on the low side. As taunto has mentioned, looking at body fat% is a much better way to go and doing some strength training can really help with keeping to a healthy weight but looking 'tight and firm'. I understand that you may have a small frame and that there is cultural pressure to be very slim, but if you are 'firm', you should feel much more comfortable to wear tight clothes.
Your goal weight is in the underweight category per the BMI. Now, the BMI is not that good for individuals as it uses a sample population as its base, and you may not fall in the parameters for that with your frame, but it is an indicator that your goal weight may be too low. This is why using body fat % is a much better assessment, as it a better indicator of how lean you are.
ETA: I checked out your blog and I am not trying to be mean here or anything, but if the meal plan you have on it is what you are eating, that is just not enough for an active young woman. Please do not sacrifice your health trying to lose weight too quickly. You really do not have to eat that little to lose body fat.0 -
They don't sound like friends.0
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They don't sound like friends.
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They don't sound like friends.
This
Unfortunately in many Asian cultures, it's perfectly normal for friends to comment on your weight (this of course does not apply to everyone). I'm not even going to talk about what family members generally tend to think is okay to say about one's weight
Not defending her "friends" in any way (God, no). Just trying to explain a cultural difference.0 -
All the previous things said + the fact that Asian culture is a little bit different... people sometimes LOL@thestereotypes... but there is a lot of pressure to be the best Asian we can be.0
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H!
Your weight loss goal is a little on the low side. As taunto has mentioned, looking at body fat% is a much better way to go and doing some strength training can really help with keeping to a healthy weight but looking 'tight and firm'. I understand that you may have a small frame and that there is cultural pressure to be very slim, but if you are 'firm', you should feel much more comfortable to wear tight clothes.
Your goal weight is in the underweight category per the BMI. Now, the BMI is not that good for individuals as it uses a sample population as its base, and you may not fall in the parameters for that with your frame, but it is an indicator that your goal weight may be too low. This is why using body fat % is a much better assessment, as it a better indicator of how lean you are.
ETA: I checked out your blog and I am not trying to be mean here or anything, but if the meal plan you have on it is what you are eating, that is just not enough for an active young woman. Please do not sacrifice your health trying to lose weight too quickly. You really do not have to eat that little to lose body fat.
Thank you very much for your concern.. I love to be criticized.. so according to you, what meal plan and workout should I do ?? 0 -
wow if your friends called you fat 116 , i wonder what they would call me - ELEPHANT ? hahha0
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wow if your friends called you fat 116 , i wonder what they would call me - ELEPHANT ? hahha
I think They are influenced by the perfect image of korean girlbands nowadays.. I don't understand them...0 -
I weigh 165 but my BF is still higher than I want it to be. I need to cut down to 150 and and start going back up. Probably going to try to hit 175-180 over the course of a year and a half and see... Weight isn't a good measure of health or physique.
I wish I was heavier and a lower body fat %.0 -
H!
Your weight loss goal is a little on the low side. As taunto has mentioned, looking at body fat% is a much better way to go and doing some strength training can really help with keeping to a healthy weight but looking 'tight and firm'. I understand that you may have a small frame and that there is cultural pressure to be very slim, but if you are 'firm', you should feel much more comfortable to wear tight clothes.
Your goal weight is in the underweight category per the BMI. Now, the BMI is not that good for individuals as it uses a sample population as its base, and you may not fall in the parameters for that with your frame, but it is an indicator that your goal weight may be too low. This is why using body fat % is a much better assessment, as it a better indicator of how lean you are.
ETA: I checked out your blog and I am not trying to be mean here or anything, but if the meal plan you have on it is what you are eating, that is just not enough for an active young woman. Please do not sacrifice your health trying to lose weight too quickly. You really do not have to eat that little to lose body fat.
Thank you very much for your concern.. I love to be criticized.. so according to you, what meal plan and workout should I do ??
Do you have access to a gym?0 -
40%/40%/20%H!
Your weight loss goal is a little on the low side. As taunto has mentioned, looking at body fat% is a much better way to go and doing some strength training can really help with keeping to a healthy weight but looking 'tight and firm'. I understand that you may have a small frame and that there is cultural pressure to be very slim, but if you are 'firm', you should feel much more comfortable to wear tight clothes.
Your goal weight is in the underweight category per the BMI. Now, the BMI is not that good for individuals as it uses a sample population as its base, and you may not fall in the parameters for that with your frame, but it is an indicator that your goal weight may be too low. This is why using body fat % is a much better assessment, as it a better indicator of how lean you are.
ETA: I checked out your blog and I am not trying to be mean here or anything, but if the meal plan you have on it is what you are eating, that is just not enough for an active young woman. Please do not sacrifice your health trying to lose weight too quickly. You really do not have to eat that little to lose body fat.
Thank you very much for your concern.. I love to be criticized.. so according to you, what meal plan and workout should I do ??
Carbs / Protein / Fats
I don't know your BMR but you could just eat at maintenance and see how you feel. I'd start doing 2 days a week compound lifts and maybe 2 other days you could just add some sort of fun cardio you enjoy, dancing, rollerblading, ninja fighting.. etc.
I think if you put on some lean muscle mass and even stayed the same weight you could still get the physique you're looking for without having to cut your calories down.0 -
they are not your friends.0
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I weigh 165 but my BF is still higher than I want it to be. I need to cut down to 150 and and start going back up. Probably going to try to hit 175-180 over the course of a year and a half and see... Weight isn't a good measure of health or physique.
I wish I was heavier and a lower body fat %.
I hope I can lower my body fat % too.. I didn't know that I was a skinny fat 'til Taunto told me so.. Thx for your help Taunto !! 0 -
H!
Your weight loss goal is a little on the low side. As taunto has mentioned, looking at body fat% is a much better way to go and doing some strength training can really help with keeping to a healthy weight but looking 'tight and firm'. I understand that you may have a small frame and that there is cultural pressure to be very slim, but if you are 'firm', you should feel much more comfortable to wear tight clothes.
Your goal weight is in the underweight category per the BMI. Now, the BMI is not that good for individuals as it uses a sample population as its base, and you may not fall in the parameters for that with your frame, but it is an indicator that your goal weight may be too low. This is why using body fat % is a much better assessment, as it a better indicator of how lean you are.
ETA: I checked out your blog and I am not trying to be mean here or anything, but if the meal plan you have on it is what you are eating, that is just not enough for an active young woman. Please do not sacrifice your health trying to lose weight too quickly. You really do not have to eat that little to lose body fat.
Thank you very much for your concern.. I love to be criticized.. so according to you, what meal plan and workout should I do ??
Do you have access to a gym?
No I don't since I'm still in High School and I don't have enough time and money to go there.. Gym isn't common here.. do you have any suggestion about muscle gaining workouts that I can do at home ??0 -
40%/40%/20%H!
Your weight loss goal is a little on the low side. As taunto has mentioned, looking at body fat% is a much better way to go and doing some strength training can really help with keeping to a healthy weight but looking 'tight and firm'. I understand that you may have a small frame and that there is cultural pressure to be very slim, but if you are 'firm', you should feel much more comfortable to wear tight clothes.
Your goal weight is in the underweight category per the BMI. Now, the BMI is not that good for individuals as it uses a sample population as its base, and you may not fall in the parameters for that with your frame, but it is an indicator that your goal weight may be too low. This is why using body fat % is a much better assessment, as it a better indicator of how lean you are.
ETA: I checked out your blog and I am not trying to be mean here or anything, but if the meal plan you have on it is what you are eating, that is just not enough for an active young woman. Please do not sacrifice your health trying to lose weight too quickly. You really do not have to eat that little to lose body fat.
Thank you very much for your concern.. I love to be criticized.. so according to you, what meal plan and workout should I do ??
Carbs / Protein / Fats
I don't know your BMR but you could just eat at maintenance and see how you feel. I'd start doing 2 days a week compound lifts and maybe 2 other days you could just add some sort of fun cardio you enjoy, dancing, rollerblading, ninja fighting.. etc.
I think if you put on some lean muscle mass and even stayed the same weight you could still get the physique you're looking for without having to cut your calories down.
How can you give out percentages without knowing her calories?0 -
I think this gentleman is being a bit too nice and trying to be helpful. Which of course is nice however since he doesn't know your numbers, I think you might wanna refer to what Sara is saying instead.
40%/40%/20%H!
Your weight loss goal is a little on the low side. As taunto has mentioned, looking at body fat% is a much better way to go and doing some strength training can really help with keeping to a healthy weight but looking 'tight and firm'. I understand that you may have a small frame and that there is cultural pressure to be very slim, but if you are 'firm', you should feel much more comfortable to wear tight clothes.
Your goal weight is in the underweight category per the BMI. Now, the BMI is not that good for individuals as it uses a sample population as its base, and you may not fall in the parameters for that with your frame, but it is an indicator that your goal weight may be too low. This is why using body fat % is a much better assessment, as it a better indicator of how lean you are.
ETA: I checked out your blog and I am not trying to be mean here or anything, but if the meal plan you have on it is what you are eating, that is just not enough for an active young woman. Please do not sacrifice your health trying to lose weight too quickly. You really do not have to eat that little to lose body fat.
Thank you very much for your concern.. I love to be criticized.. so according to you, what meal plan and workout should I do ??
Carbs / Protein / Fats
I don't know your BMR but you could just eat at maintenance and see how you feel. I'd start doing 2 days a week compound lifts and maybe 2 other days you could just add some sort of fun cardio you enjoy, dancing, rollerblading, ninja fighting.. etc.
I think if you put on some lean muscle mass and even stayed the same weight you could still get the physique you're looking for without having to cut your calories down.
As a starter, I made it a habit to question ANYONE who gave me advice. Including knowledgeable folks Sara. I had to educate myself. Ask people for how they're coming up with these suggestion.0 -
H!
Your weight loss goal is a little on the low side. As taunto has mentioned, looking at body fat% is a much better way to go and doing some strength training can really help with keeping to a healthy weight but looking 'tight and firm'. I understand that you may have a small frame and that there is cultural pressure to be very slim, but if you are 'firm', you should feel much more comfortable to wear tight clothes.
Your goal weight is in the underweight category per the BMI. Now, the BMI is not that good for individuals as it uses a sample population as its base, and you may not fall in the parameters for that with your frame, but it is an indicator that your goal weight may be too low. This is why using body fat % is a much better assessment, as it a better indicator of how lean you are.
ETA: I checked out your blog and I am not trying to be mean here or anything, but if the meal plan you have on it is what you are eating, that is just not enough for an active young woman. Please do not sacrifice your health trying to lose weight too quickly. You really do not have to eat that little to lose body fat.
Thank you very much for your concern.. I love to be criticized.. so according to you, what meal plan and workout should I do ??
Do you have access to a gym?
No I don't since I'm still in High School and I don't have enough time and money to go there.. Gym isn't common here.. do you have any suggestion about muscle gaining workouts that I can do at home ??
There are DVDs that you can do. I am not sure what is available. There is also a good book (and app) called "You are your own gym" that has a lot of examples of exercises that you can do with either your body weight or household items. The book is better than the app, but the app is good.
What is the average gross calories you are currently eating at?0 -
40%/40%/20%H!
Your weight loss goal is a little on the low side. As taunto has mentioned, looking at body fat% is a much better way to go and doing some strength training can really help with keeping to a healthy weight but looking 'tight and firm'. I understand that you may have a small frame and that there is cultural pressure to be very slim, but if you are 'firm', you should feel much more comfortable to wear tight clothes.
Your goal weight is in the underweight category per the BMI. Now, the BMI is not that good for individuals as it uses a sample population as its base, and you may not fall in the parameters for that with your frame, but it is an indicator that your goal weight may be too low. This is why using body fat % is a much better assessment, as it a better indicator of how lean you are.
ETA: I checked out your blog and I am not trying to be mean here or anything, but if the meal plan you have on it is what you are eating, that is just not enough for an active young woman. Please do not sacrifice your health trying to lose weight too quickly. You really do not have to eat that little to lose body fat.
Thank you very much for your concern.. I love to be criticized.. so according to you, what meal plan and workout should I do ??
Carbs / Protein / Fats
I don't know your BMR but you could just eat at maintenance and see how you feel. I'd start doing 2 days a week compound lifts and maybe 2 other days you could just add some sort of fun cardio you enjoy, dancing, rollerblading, ninja fighting.. etc.
I think if you put on some lean muscle mass and even stayed the same weight you could still get the physique you're looking for without having to cut your calories down.
How can you give out percentages without knowing her calories?
my BMR is 1375.8 0 -
H!
Your weight loss goal is a little on the low side. As taunto has mentioned, looking at body fat% is a much better way to go and doing some strength training can really help with keeping to a healthy weight but looking 'tight and firm'. I understand that you may have a small frame and that there is cultural pressure to be very slim, but if you are 'firm', you should feel much more comfortable to wear tight clothes.
Your goal weight is in the underweight category per the BMI. Now, the BMI is not that good for individuals as it uses a sample population as its base, and you may not fall in the parameters for that with your frame, but it is an indicator that your goal weight may be too low. This is why using body fat % is a much better assessment, as it a better indicator of how lean you are.
ETA: I checked out your blog and I am not trying to be mean here or anything, but if the meal plan you have on it is what you are eating, that is just not enough for an active young woman. Please do not sacrifice your health trying to lose weight too quickly. You really do not have to eat that little to lose body fat.
Thank you very much for your concern.. I love to be criticized.. so according to you, what meal plan and workout should I do ??
Do you have access to a gym?
No I don't since I'm still in High School and I don't have enough time and money to go there.. Gym isn't common here.. do you have any suggestion about muscle gaining workouts that I can do at home ??
There are DVDs that you can do. I am not sure what is available. There is also a good book (and app) called "You are your own gym" that has a lot of examples of exercises that you can do with either your body weight or household items. The book is better than the app, but the app is good.
What is the average gross calories you are currently eating at?
What do you mean by gross calories ??
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I think this gentleman is being a bit too nice and trying to be helpful. Which of course is nice however since he doesn't know your numbers, I think you might wanna refer to what Sara is saying instead.
40%/40%/20%H!
Your weight loss goal is a little on the low side. As taunto has mentioned, looking at body fat% is a much better way to go and doing some strength training can really help with keeping to a healthy weight but looking 'tight and firm'. I understand that you may have a small frame and that there is cultural pressure to be very slim, but if you are 'firm', you should feel much more comfortable to wear tight clothes.
Your goal weight is in the underweight category per the BMI. Now, the BMI is not that good for individuals as it uses a sample population as its base, and you may not fall in the parameters for that with your frame, but it is an indicator that your goal weight may be too low. This is why using body fat % is a much better assessment, as it a better indicator of how lean you are.
ETA: I checked out your blog and I am not trying to be mean here or anything, but if the meal plan you have on it is what you are eating, that is just not enough for an active young woman. Please do not sacrifice your health trying to lose weight too quickly. You really do not have to eat that little to lose body fat.
Thank you very much for your concern.. I love to be criticized.. so according to you, what meal plan and workout should I do ??
Carbs / Protein / Fats
I don't know your BMR but you could just eat at maintenance and see how you feel. I'd start doing 2 days a week compound lifts and maybe 2 other days you could just add some sort of fun cardio you enjoy, dancing, rollerblading, ninja fighting.. etc.
I think if you put on some lean muscle mass and even stayed the same weight you could still get the physique you're looking for without having to cut your calories down.
As a starter, I made it a habit to question ANYONE who gave me advice. Including people like Sara. I had to educate myself. Ask people for how they're coming up with these suggestion.
Thank you so much for your advice, Taunto.. 0 -
You can take general body building principals and apply them and see how the person responds to them after 2-3 weeks and adjust accordingly.0
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H!
Your weight loss goal is a little on the low side. As taunto has mentioned, looking at body fat% is a much better way to go and doing some strength training can really help with keeping to a healthy weight but looking 'tight and firm'. I understand that you may have a small frame and that there is cultural pressure to be very slim, but if you are 'firm', you should feel much more comfortable to wear tight clothes.
Your goal weight is in the underweight category per the BMI. Now, the BMI is not that good for individuals as it uses a sample population as its base, and you may not fall in the parameters for that with your frame, but it is an indicator that your goal weight may be too low. This is why using body fat % is a much better assessment, as it a better indicator of how lean you are.
ETA: I checked out your blog and I am not trying to be mean here or anything, but if the meal plan you have on it is what you are eating, that is just not enough for an active young woman. Please do not sacrifice your health trying to lose weight too quickly. You really do not have to eat that little to lose body fat.
Thank you very much for your concern.. I love to be criticized.. so according to you, what meal plan and workout should I do ??
Do you have access to a gym?
No I don't since I'm still in High School and I don't have enough time and money to go there.. Gym isn't common here.. do you have any suggestion about muscle gaining workouts that I can do at home ??
There are DVDs that you can do. I am not sure what is available. There is also a good book (and app) called "You are your own gym" that has a lot of examples of exercises that you can do with either your body weight or household items. The book is better than the app, but the app is good.
What is the average gross calories you are currently eating at?
What do you mean by gross calories ??
How many calories are you eating in total on average each day.0
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