HOW do I lose weight?

isla110
isla110 Posts: 4
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi, so I'm 5"8 and I weigh 135lbs. I've gained a lot recently - I used to weigh 116 but that was when I wasn't really eating more than 700 calories a day and I had severe depression and anxiety. SInce then I've been eating a lot more, or not eating until the evening and then just binging on whatever. Sometimes purging - I know it's really bad and that's why I want to lose weight the healthy way and stop this vicious cycle! The thing is, I study ALL the time. I get home from college and I work until I go to bed, then get up and repeat. It sounds like a stupid excuse but my life is just consumed with work and I can't really exercise that well. So what do I eat to lose weight? Is it possible to eat 3 meals a day and lose weight? Any help would be appreciated, I just want to be happy and healthy! Thank youu :)

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  • carolemorden9
    carolemorden9 Posts: 284 Member
    You're at a normal, healthy weight for your size already. If you really want to lose weight and be healthy, perhaps you should eat more fruits and veggies and get more protein. Do you live on campus? The walking you do around your college counts for something. I eat 3 meals a day plus snacks through out the day, and I've been losing weight pretty well. My big goal is to get down to 135, and I'm 5'5.
  • LokiOfAsgard
    LokiOfAsgard Posts: 378 Member
    I'm 5'7 and my ideal weight is around 125-140

    I think you're at a pretty healthy weight, for your height, but if you want to lose more, the simple thing is just eat healthy.
    Don't eat too little
    And don't eat too much.
    And exercise
    And eat back those calories.

    There's no secrets and you don't have to torture yourself with such little calories counts
    :)
  • txlissa62
    txlissa62 Posts: 128
    According to this site: http://www.healthstatus.com/cgi-bin/calc/calculator.cgi , your ideal healthy weight is 147 lbs. Your ideal range is between 131 and 164. You don't need to lose weight. Am I correct that according to your profile, you want to weigh 110 lbs.? That is a very unhealthy weight for someone your height.

    Seriously. If you want to tone up, then fine - exercise and/or lift weights. But trying to be that thin will damage your health.
  • isla110
    isla110 Posts: 4
    Yes my ultimate goal is 110 but it's really hard for me to get down that low! Hopefully one day I will be able to do it. I have friends who weigh less than 110 and I just want to feel attractive when I'm around other people. I'm trying not to go over 1100 each day but I don't know if that will help or make things harder?
  • PomegranatePear
    PomegranatePear Posts: 9 Member
    You sound like you're a perfect weight for your height. I used to purge but would NEVER do it now because I realised how destructive it was and I made a promise to myself 6 years ago to never do it again. I'd suggest that if you want to feel better about your body just eat healthily and do some exercise you enjoy. Stay off the scales to help you focus on how you feel, rather than the numbers. It might not be what you want to hear, but if you could only maintain a weight you were happy with by eating 700 cals a day (starving yourself) then maybe that's a weight you are just not meant to be. You sound very dedicated to your studies and I know from experience what it's like to want to be 'perfect' in every area, but remember that what you weigh is less important than who you are. Try and be healthy but don't get too hung up on it.

    xxx
  • isla110
    isla110 Posts: 4
    Well done for stopping! I think I have a really bad circle of friends cause a lot of them have eating disorders so I'm always the 'fat' one even if I'm normal in the real world. I just want to be healthy so I can continue to work hard academically without my concentration going downhill! Thank you xx
  • ladymiseryali
    ladymiseryali Posts: 2,555 Member
    Um, your goal weight would put you in the underweight catagory. That's not healthy. Please get help.
  • txlissa62
    txlissa62 Posts: 128
    Yes my ultimate goal is 110 but it's really hard for me to get down that low! Hopefully one day I will be able to do it. I have friends who weigh less than 110 and I just want to feel attractive when I'm around other people. I'm trying not to go over 1100 each day but I don't know if that will help or make things harder?

    If you get to 110 lbs. at your height, you will be UNattractive. Stop focusing on a stupid number, and focus on your health.
  • Lochlyn_D
    Lochlyn_D Posts: 492 Member
    You do not need to lose weight. That is a healthy weight for your height.
  • tcraw15
    tcraw15 Posts: 223 Member
    I am 5'8'' as well, but if I was to get below 145lbs, let alone the weight you are now, I'm pretty sure I would look like an anorexic patient. Why do you want to weigh 110 lbs? If you have friends who weigh less than that, are they your height or shorter? I think even if you had a very small frame, that weight would still be too low. If you were shorter, I don't see that being a problem, but don't try to get a body that isn't right for your height/frame. Work with what you got!

    I would just suggest toning up/build muscle to get a tighter figure. Don't obsess over being a number.
  • ajcmoran2005
    ajcmoran2005 Posts: 173 Member
    You are at a great weight now. I agree with several of the previous posters in that 110 would be way too thin. Very unhealthy. I'm sure you look beautiful at 135!
  • Lochlyn_D
    Lochlyn_D Posts: 492 Member
    Don't eat these.

    2yulp49.jpg
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Um, your goal weight would put you in the underweight catagory. That's not healthy. Please get help.

    This. You don't need to lose weight - you need medical intervention.
  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    Please consider getting some counseling. Someone your height should not weigh 110. That would be so unhealthy...and unattractive...and probably uncomfortable too. It doesn't matter how much your friends weigh. (Remember the old line..if they all jumped off a cliff.....) (besides...I bet they're either lying,..or unhealthy too) You need a little dose of reality here. You seem like a really nice girl...please take better care of your body. Its the only one you get!
  • khall86790
    khall86790 Posts: 1,100 Member
    You are at a healthy weight. I am only 5'4 and I weigh 135lbs, perfectly happy with that number.
    MFP is not really going to be beneficial for you I don't think... I think you should see a doctor who will point you in the right direction.
  • jkal1979
    jkal1979 Posts: 1,896 Member
    Um, your goal weight would put you in the underweight catagory. That's not healthy. Please get help.

    This. You don't need to lose weight - you need medical intervention.

    And a better group of friends might help as well.
  • Gwen_B
    Gwen_B Posts: 1,018 Member
    I am 5'8" and 145 pounds, in my opinion you look great and if you loose anymore weight you wont!!! That is just my opinion!!
  • Gwen_B
    Gwen_B Posts: 1,018 Member
    I am 5'8'' as well, but if I was to get below 145lbs, let alone the weight you are now, I'm pretty sure I would look like an anorexic patient. Why do you want to weigh 110 lbs? If you have friends who weigh less than that, are they your height or shorter? I think even if you had a very small frame, that weight would still be too low. If you were shorter, I don't see that being a problem, but don't try to get a body that isn't right for your height/frame. Work with what you got!

    I would just suggest toning up/build muscle to get a tighter figure. Don't obsess over being a number.

    Me too!! I agree!!
  • jwdieter
    jwdieter Posts: 2,582 Member
    I think I have a really bad circle of friends cause a lot of them have eating disorders

    Yep.
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    Just for fun, go to:
    http://www.mybodygallery.com/search.html?gender=female&height=173&age=any&weight=59&pantSize=any&shirtSize=any&bodytype=
    It's hard to see yourself as others see you, so sometimes it's helpful to look at other women your height and weight. They are beautiful, aren't they? Think about fitness, rather than thinness. Start lifting, you won't get bulky.
  • RachyLovesRattys
    RachyLovesRattys Posts: 143 Member
    I'm also in college.....4 foot 11 inches...and I have never been 110 pounds since I was a child. I'm not super skinny....but I'm definitely not overweight at 126 pounds. With you being a whole foot taller than me...and 16 pounds less...I don't know how you're surviving.

    You know what's beautiful? LIFE. Not death.

    I'd recommend reading Wasted by Marya Hornbacher

    It's not a pretty road you're on. Get help before it's too late.
  • khall86790
    khall86790 Posts: 1,100 Member
    Is that you in the pics on your profile? I have a few ideas for you on how you can genuinely better your body and get a really nice physique, if you are interested. But it requires exercise and eating a lot more than you want to... but I think you'd be happier with your results. It's not about being skinny, it's about being fit. That is, if you want to get healthy the right way.

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