Any woman happy with 23-25% body fat?

Francl27
Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I'm still not happy with how I look. I still have a bit of a muffin top, but that's my genes unfortunately and the last place I lose. I have a couple rolls in my back that have to go. I still have a belly... but it's mostly loose skin at this point. Bottom line... I'm still planning on losing 7 lbs, but I don't think I'll ever be happy with the way I look. I'm around 24% body fat right now I think, but I'm not deluding myself and know I'm just too lazy to do heavy lifting (I lift my dumbbells at home 3x a week, up to 80 lbs for squats, but that's it... it's already a drag for me honestly). My mom said I was nuts and don't have 7 lbs to lose (but she's always been overweight and I don't trust her judgement one bit). I wear size 4-6 clothes, depending on the brand (I have a large frame).

So when do I know it's time to stop losing?

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  • Courtney3239
    Courtney3239 Posts: 1 Member
    I think we will always want something better than what we have but I think once you feel comfortable with yourself then just work to maintain it so you don't gain and ruin your progress. Good luck!
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    I am at 25% BF, 165 and a size 7....I wont be happy until I am at about 22% BF.

    But you don't have to lift heavy if you don't want.

    I have watched my sister (older *coughs*) go from 24% BF to appx 19%-20% BF this past 8-9 months with 10lb dumbells and doing extreme shred and shed, ripped in 30 while eating lots of food, 20mins of cardio most days and Karate 2x a week with her son...

    ETA: when do you stop? who knows that's up to you...I know I am done with a deficet on the first day of summer and moving to maitenance regardless of where I am because I want to take a break, still logging and maintaining my exercise....maybe after these 7lbs are gone take a break....you might need one...
  • byarger
    byarger Posts: 22
    When you you know its time to stop losing?

    When your happy with how you look and feel! I am at about 23% body fat too, and I am not going to quit until I am satisfied. I suggest that if your feeling bored with your workout, switch it up! I have used workout videos, wii fit, personal trainer (still see him), gym membership, bike, ran, walked the mall a few times, looked up quick workouts on the internet I can do at home, and the list goes on. Don't give up! I believe you can do it!
  • ChrysalisCove
    ChrysalisCove Posts: 975 Member
    The things you seem frustrated with sound more like toning issues than weight loss issues. Add in more resistance / strength training (isometric is fine if you're sick of weights) & get to your loss goal, then see how you feel!
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    I'd imagine lots of people are. It's perfectly healthy after all and not everyone has the same aesthetic goals
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    I dont even know what my body fat is.
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    I dont even know what my body fat is.

    Word
  • WestCoastJo82
    WestCoastJo82 Posts: 2,304 Member
    I'm about 24% and totally fine with it. Some of your (dis)satisfaction might be with where or how it's distributed though. I don't have anything I would refer to as a roll, and I prefer a slightly softer look. Do what makes you happy.
  • Blokeypoo
    Blokeypoo Posts: 274 Member
    I couldn't give a toot about it, if I did I'd go nuts and then find something else to worry about once I'd addressed it!

    There is balance and moderaton in ALL things , each to their own. I am happy being healthier than I was, perfection is not a goal.
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    I guestimate that I'm between 19-22% right now. I'm "happy" in that I think I look good both in and out of clothes. I'm still trying to lose though, mostly to see how low I can go and I want to see some six pack abs.
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    I dont even know what my body fat is.

    Word

    I do keep measurements and run them through a calculator for a rough idea (mostly to make sure it's going down) and I'm around 24-26%. But it doesn't mean anything really, since ultimately it's all about how happy I am. If I was happy and found out I was actually 30% would that suddenly change my perception of myself? No, not at all.

    At least it shouldn't
  • obsidianwings
    obsidianwings Posts: 1,237 Member
    Stop when you are happy.
    Personally I hate when my body fat is that high, but I do lift. Can't really go to low without muscle. You could go down to 18-20% I guess but its really up to you.
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    Did you ever have your body fat tested so you know what you actually are?
  • IronPlayground
    IronPlayground Posts: 1,594 Member
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  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
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    Yeah that's about right.

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