No self control!

pianoplaya94
pianoplaya94 Posts: 185 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey! I don't use the forums often... I think I've only posted once. But I'm really struggling! I'm 20 , 5'6.5 and currently 122-125 pounds. Well I thought I was 122 because that's what the scale said when I weighed myself a couple weeks ago. But I just weighed myself this morning and it said 125! :angry: Anyways, I REALLY want to get to 118-120, but it seems impossible. This time last year I weighed about 145 so I've lost a bunch. I'm going on a major trip in August and want to look good in a bikini. I haven't worn one since I was 12! I would like to lose all the weight by mid may. I have very little self-control though. My family always buys little snacks (usually for my sister for school) but I eat it all! :mad: this is so frustrating! Any suggestions?

Okay, I know the scale says I'm a health weight. I still do not like the way I look. I don't look like what my weight says. Maybe I just need to do strength training then?

Did I actually post the same thing? Sorry I honestly don't remember what my previous post was about! I followed it for like a day, no one replied, so I forgot about it!

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  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    You're already a very healthy weight. In reality those few pounds will unlikely make any difference to the way you look. It's a number and your weight can fluctuate 4 or 5 pounds during the day anyway. Don't obsess over the number. if you're after a look concentrate on your fitness maybe some resistance training.
  • jdb3388
    jdb3388 Posts: 239 Member
    uh, what did I just read?

    That was so scattered, what I got from it is that you have less than 5 lbs to lose. Just cut the sweets for a few weeks and you're there.
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  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    Personally, I think your at a normal weight right now. but anyway, self control has to come from within. There's not going to be any trick or tip that can teach you self control. You just have to want it and do it
  • aimladuke
    aimladuke Posts: 60 Member
    I would focus more on exercise to get the body shape you are looking for. You are already at a healthy weight so try some strength training and moderate cardio. Adding a small amount of muscle can really improve your shape "bikini body".
  • MuseofSong
    MuseofSong Posts: 322 Member
    You posted the same thing 4 months ago, twice.

    So the same post about the same weight 3 times in four months. What do you want from us? What is the answer that you what to hear that you haven't been told yet?

    Do you want to be told you're fine stop stressing out? You're fine, stop stressing out.

    Do you want to be told you're already at a healthy weight for your height? You're already at a healthy weight for your height.

    Do you want to be reminded that weight fluctuates all the time and it's not a big deal? Weight fluctuations all the time and it's not a big deal.

    If you don't believe us, go to the doctor. Your problem is in your head, and how you look at food, not your belly. If you want to tone so you don't feel 'skinny fat' it's time to exercise, so stop freaking out about cookies and ice cream (previous post from you) and work out. You get to eat more when you exercise anyway, so it's a win/win.
  • wilsoje74
    wilsoje74 Posts: 1,720 Member
    You are not going to notice much difference between 123 and 117, sorry.And I think you just need to not worry and try to. E healthy. Not many people are going to feel bad for you at your height/weight!
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Lift heavy.
    /thread
  • FoxyLifter
    FoxyLifter Posts: 965 Member
    It sounds like you don't need to lose weight. If you're unhappy with your body shape, try lifting heavy and eating 1g of protein per pound of lean body mass (everything but fat, If you're at 20% bf, take 80% of your weight (125lbs x 0.8 = 100g of protein per day). Also, don't eat at a deficit. Try eating at or around maintenance. I would suggest eating at a slight surplus and get into a bulk/cut cycle, but it sounds like you're emotional attached to the scale number.

    Anyway, look for a progressive lifting program. Start off light, then slowly get heavier. I like StrongLifts 5x5 (free online program, google it), but there's also Starting Strength and New Rules of Lifting for Women. Good luck!

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