70 pounds lost and still going! (with pics, need advice)

sfrisch
sfrisch Posts: 17 Member
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Hey MFPers!

Here are my results for far:
5'5"
SW: 230
CW: 159

These pictures were taken 2 months ago at 162ish. I'm looking for opinions on what I should set my next goal to be. I am trying to get a feel for what weight I should/could maintain. What do you guys think? Ladies in my range - what weight do you think would suit me?

PS I know normal BMI for my height corresponds to weight of 150 or less but I'm looking for more of a personal answer based on these pictures and my previous history.

Thanks!!

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  • RosiePosie1832
    RosiePosie1832 Posts: 2
    First off let me say congratulations!! You look fabulous! Looking at your build I don't think you want to go under 145 lbs, but I also think you look great now and could stop now... but since it seems that you want to keep going maybe set a goal of 10 lbs and see how that goes, how you feel, look etc. Do you have any fitness goals you could focus on? Like a 10km race or something?
  • moronicbliss
    moronicbliss Posts: 11 Member
    Hi! Our stats are very similar. I started at 230 and have since lost 75 pounds. I'm 5'4 and now weigh 155. My next goal is to lose 20 more, to put myself at around 135. I think Rosie got it right when she said you could totally stop now and feel great about the way you look or push for ten more. You look fabulous! Congratulations on your weight loss!!
  • mebepiglet123
    mebepiglet123 Posts: 327 Member
    Have you considered weight training?
  • sfrisch
    sfrisch Posts: 17 Member
    Thanks for your replies! I am working towards a 10k (actually, ran 6 miles for the first time today!) I have been doing some weight training and lots of squats. Any areas you think I should concentrate on?
  • xToTsx
    xToTsx Posts: 16 Member
    Have you considered weight training?

    I agree. You look great. You could definitely stop losing weight and start losing inches.
  • gcbma
    gcbma Posts: 112 Member
    I think you look fabulous!! Gives me hope :)
  • StacyRenee77
    StacyRenee77 Posts: 2,732 Member
    Wonderful!!
  • alereck
    alereck Posts: 343 Member
    Great job! You look really good. I've had two kids and stretch marks and loose skin are a part of me now but you don't have to worry about that so I say why stop now?

    I think you should start focusing on weight training. You have lost weight but once you start lifting you will see your body truly transform. Once you replace soft and tender with hard sexy muscle you won't be disappointed. But this is my opinion because when I look at other women's body I believe that the lean built ones are sexier, it's all about what you think is beautiful.

    You've come very far and I think with that kind of determination you can achieve anything. Good luck!
  • KimiSteinbach
    KimiSteinbach Posts: 224 Member
    You look amazing!!! I agree maybe strength training instead of worrying about the weight on the scale.
  • mebepiglet123
    mebepiglet123 Posts: 327 Member
    More weight training, less cardio , you are so luckily you have a lovely shape....well done.
    Make sure you eat enough protein...
    Added you as a friend as want to watch your progress.
  • karmac0matic
    karmac0matic Posts: 285
    How are you feeling about the change? Do you feel energetic, lighter, happier? Just curious :)
  • DivineChoices
    DivineChoices Posts: 193 Member
    You look AMAZING! And are where I am trying to be. Great job!!! Seeing you helps me realize I can do this!
  • sfrisch
    sfrisch Posts: 17 Member
    How are you feeling about the change? Do you feel energetic, lighter, happier? Just curious :)

    I more energetic and it's more fun to be active! But it's difficult to judge myself in a mirror because I still feel like a size 20 sometimes.
  • sfrisch
    sfrisch Posts: 17 Member
    More weight training, less cardio , you are so luckily you have a lovely shape....well done.
    Make sure you eat enough protein...
    Added you as a friend as want to watch your progress.

    Thanks for the advice. Why do you say less cardio? I agree, need to add more weight training...not sure where to begin! Any tips?
  • Sara2652
    Sara2652 Posts: 158 Member
    You look great!!

    I'm also 5'5 and started out around 220. I'm afraid my belly will never get flat like yours what have you been doing?
  • sfrisch
    sfrisch Posts: 17 Member
    You look great!!

    I'm also 5'5 and started out around 220. I'm afraid my belly will never get flat like yours what have you been doing?

    Gee thanks! I lost the weight slowly so I think that helped. I have a little loose skin and of course some stretch marks that maybe you can't see in the picture. I didn't do anything particular for my tummy other than occasional ab exercises.
  • divainsneakers
    divainsneakers Posts: 397 Member
    Great job! Amazing progress.
  • AKNMHunt
    AKNMHunt Posts: 168 Member
    I would very much love to look like that. If you are happy with your body as it is now, no need to keep pushing. If you feel you want to keep going, keep on keepin on. You look fantastic! Good luck with what you decide!
  • Nicolee_2014
    Nicolee_2014 Posts: 1,572 Member
    Have you considered weight training?

    I agree. You look great. You could definitely stop losing weight and start losing inches.

    I'm with these guys.
  • la_te_ra_lus
    la_te_ra_lus Posts: 243 Member
    awesome job..you look great keep up the fantastic work...
  • MicheleWE
    MicheleWE Posts: 179 Member
    I am also 5'5" and at 158 lbs and I sure don't look like you do, if I did I would be a happy girl indeed! I think you look great, and as everyone else has said, you could stop if you want to. I am at a place that I feel like if I don't push now I may not ever have a chance to see what I am capable of and I want to know. I want to finish (I don't really think there is a finish) and know I laid it all out there. If you feel like that then go for it. As stated before weight lifting will cause changes that are all good.
  • Jasson2014
    Jasson2014 Posts: 1
    Great job
  • amrelmesery
    amrelmesery Posts: 86 Member
    Great good , you look great
  • hyg99
    hyg99 Posts: 354 Member
    Im 5'5
    Sw 203
    Cw 160
    Gw ? 140-147

    I've lost 43 lbs since 1/1/14, with another max of 20 to go.
    You look fabulous, well done!
    I unfortunately definitely have more to go, as I still have a very flabby belly.
  • paydenandrileysmomma
    paydenandrileysmomma Posts: 51 Member
    You look amazing congrats. This is my exact goal, 165. I am 5'5'' also but I am wide in the hip area and back when I was still in the military 165 was perfect on me. Like someone else said I think you shouldn't go below 145. You look great and have done an amazing job!!
  • judy17051
    judy17051 Posts: 6
    You look great. Congratulations! I am 72 and really struggling to lose even the smallest amount. I have a lot of loose skin hanging down, so at this age I don't think there is any hope of my skin tightening up. Oh well, will cover the ugly skin with longer sleeves, and be grateful that I am healthier than when I started out. Cannot exercise because I am handicapped. That is one reason the weight does not come off very fast. Keep up the good work.
  • bizgirl26
    bizgirl26 Posts: 1,795 Member
    You look great. At 5 foot 7 my goal now is to weigh 150. I find everyone's bodies are different though. When I was 150 I was a size 6 so I am going by that as well . Focus on the tape measure now and not the scale
  • PJPrimrose
    PJPrimrose Posts: 916 Member
    You look great! Keep with the weight training and I think you'll be very happy with the direction that takes you!
  • jallforme3
    jallforme3 Posts: 38 Member
    We look similar--I actually weigh more than you right now, but I might have a bit more muscle and tone, which could explain the difference. The ideal weight for me is 145 pounds! Ultimately 140 would be amazing; but I would look very tiny. I'm 5'5 as well---so I would say shoot for 145. Congratulations on all of your hard work!
  • LinDiSm26262
    LinDiSm26262 Posts: 234 Member
    Your shape is very nice. I'd say another 10 pounds and then add some weight training but this all depends on how you feel. If you feel content with where you are then stop losing and start firming. I've lost weight in the past and I'm like you in the sense that when I looked in the mirror I would still see the fat person. I've learned it takes times to change not only losing weight but seeing myself in a different way than what I became accustomed to. Great job! Good luck on the rest of your journey!

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