We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

YOU'RE BEST ADVICE FOR SOMEONE WHO....

danibee41989
danibee41989 Posts: 222 Member
edited February 7 in Health and Weight Loss
lifts and wants to lose 10lbs. I have my final 10lbs to lose which seems impossible. I just started lifting weights and LOVE IT!! I want to gain muscle but also lose these stubborn 10lbs. Any advice? I'm 5'0, 118, eating 1400 calories a day, 40% CARBS, 30% fat and 30% protein. This was based on iifym.

Thank YOUUUUUUU!!!

Replies

  • KateK8LoseW8
    KateK8LoseW8 Posts: 824 Member
    Same advice I'd give someone who needs to lose 100 pounds. Log your food intake, weigh your portions, get active at least 3 times a week, and stick with it.
  • ldula88
    ldula88 Posts: 169 Member
    I would suggest switching up your macros. I'm Paleo myself, so I love strength training and avoid chronic cardio. I find eating lower carb while strength training leads to weight loss while still building and toning muscle. Maybe try 25% Carbs (I do 15% myself and have never had a problem) and up the intake for protein and healthy fats. Good luck!
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    Same advice I'd give someone who needs to lose 100 pounds. Log your food intake, weigh your portions, get active at least 3 times a week, and stick with it.

    Yup. At your weigh getting accurate calorie counts is critical. Weigh everything you eat on a food scale, in grams, and log it that way.
  • _John_
    _John_ Posts: 8,646 Member
    I am always best advice...
  • danibee41989
    danibee41989 Posts: 222 Member
    Thank you all, except the last guy! :) I wonder if my calories are okay? Btw, I'm not an idiot, I meant "your" in the subject! Boo!
This discussion has been closed.

Categories