not-that-heavy girls trying to lose weight

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  • moe5474
    moe5474 Posts: 162
    I'm glad I'm doing MFP and it is working (slowly), but it is so darn hard to stay under my calorie count on days when I don't work out and can subtract points! My calorie limit is 1200. I know I can eat more when I work out, but on days when I don't have time it is SO difficult to only eat 1200 calories...that isn't a lot at all.

    Anyone have tips on how to stay that low?

    It is hard to stay at 1200, I agree. I think planning helps a lot, but so does routine, if you can manage it. For instance, I try to stick to 300 breakfast, 400 lunch, 500 dinner. Then I try to go with fruit and protein for breakfast, vegetable and protein for lunch, vegetable/protein/complex carb for dinner. I try to leave enough wiggle room so I can have a snack (fruit, nuts, piece of dark chocolate).
    Another tip is to eat high glycemic index foods, fiber, and protein because those things are more satiating and by keeping your blood sugars stable you are less likely to feel hungry.
    But I find it easier to stick to 1200 when I don't work out. When I work out I am so hungry I want to eat everything in site.

    I know. I am eating a TON of fiber and protein which helps keep me full. The hardest part is when people want to go out at the last minute for a big dinner and I only left 400 calories for dinner in my plan. That's hard. Glad to know I'm not the only one who has to plan :) This site definitely helps a lot bc we are all in the same boat.
  • moe5474
    moe5474 Posts: 162
    Oh, and these may have been discussed on this site already but if you girls are looking for high protein bars try Think Thin. Their peanut butter ones are amazing! I found them at whole foods. Publix and Kroger also carries them.

    They have 20 grams of protein and NO SUGAR. They've been a God send during this time :) They have 230 calories and keep you full for a really long time bc of the high protein content. They're great if you're on the go but want something filling and healthy.

    Just thought I'd share for those of you who haven't heard of them.
  • trio25
    trio25 Posts: 34 Member
    I really struggle to stick to 1200calories as well, most days I exercise so its not an issue. I am a creature of habit though so think I need to come up with some new meals for breakfast and lunch which will keep me full but not cost me as much in calories.
  • Rachel_Leigh84
    Rachel_Leigh84 Posts: 120
    Hello ladies!
    I, like alot of you i've seen, am 5'2" and weight about 140lbs. Not only would I like to lose about 15 lbs but I would like to get rid of the flab that I have from having been alot heavier before and from having a child (12 years ago). How does one go about firming the mid-section?
    BTW - My son got the "Let's Dance 2" game for the Wii for Christmas. I have had to dance everyday! It is so cool and such a great workout. After 2-3 songs I feel my shirt sticking to my back. It's awesome!
    Good luck everyone

    Hey, im exactly the same as you 5 2" and 140lbs. I would like to try and get down to 119lbs. I also am really desperate to try and tone up my stomach. Its sooooooo difficult! The hardest place to tone in my opinion. Ive just bought an abs roller. Think they are quite good. x
  • veggiegirl314
    veggiegirl314 Posts: 31
    I love this thread! I definitely fit into this category.

    I'm 5'5, and I weigh 135. I want to get down to 120. I'm an exercise fanatic (running and spinning) so that's not the problem; food is. Hopefully MFP will help me get a better idea of what I'm putting into my body.
  • WeatherGurl1129
    WeatherGurl1129 Posts: 36 Member
    I weighed in today and lost another pound! I feel so sore from working out like this again that I was kind of hoping for more. I can't believe that I worked out almost everyday this week and only lost one pound. But I stuck to my diet fairly well without starving myself.

    My arms are so sore from that freakin' Wii Boxing!

    I just hope that I can get more on a momentum where I keep losing weight but I don't feel so sore from working out. Because if this is how I feel after losing only 2 pounds, I can't imagine trying to lose 16.5 more!
  • bellinachuchina
    bellinachuchina Posts: 498 Member
    Oh, and these may have been discussed on this site already but if you girls are looking for high protein bars try Think Thin. Their peanut butter ones are amazing! I found them at whole foods. Publix and Kroger also carries them.

    They have 20 grams of protein and NO SUGAR. They've been a God send during this time :) They have 230 calories and keep you full for a really long time bc of the high protein content. They're great if you're on the go but want something filling and healthy.

    Just thought I'd share for those of you who haven't heard of them.


    I've had those, but found Pure Protein bars to be much tastier! I like their chocolate peanut butter or caramel ones, & they are naturally flavored. You can find them at Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Wegmans, GNC, etc. I get a box of 6 bars for $5 at Wal-mart. They are very satisfying, and I usually use them for my daily breakfast!

    stats: 200cal, 6g fat, 16g carb, 2g sugar, 20g protein.

    By far the best numbers I've found in bars for taste and amount of protein!
  • AScheif
    AScheif Posts: 157 Member
    I weighed in today and lost another pound! I feel so sore from working out like this again that I was kind of hoping for more. I can't believe that I worked out almost everyday this week and only lost one pound. But I stuck to my diet fairly well without starving myself.

    My arms are so sore from that freakin' Wii Boxing!

    I just hope that I can get more on a momentum where I keep losing weight but I don't feel so sore from working out. Because if this is how I feel after losing only 2 pounds, I can't imagine trying to lose 16.5 more!

    Hey there! From one former-athlete to another. Don't be discouraged, especially if you are just starting to get back on the exercise wagon. When I first started back in April I was doing bootcamp classes 4 times a week and I was seeing gains not only on the scale but also in inches. In simiple terms, my trainer said its likely that my body is reverting back to its muscle memory from when I was athletic however now I have fat overtop of it. In any case she said that once my body had built up more muscle then I would probably start to see a loss on the scale and inches... I know kind of backwards right? Well after 4 straight months of bootcamp and running, a 6 pound weight gain and a 4 inch gain in ONE thigh alone! things did start to turn around and now I am taking the fat off and I can see the muscle underneath :)

    So stick with it, you will come around!
  • Sunny_Skies
    Sunny_Skies Posts: 33
    This is the type of thread I've been looking for! I am 5'2" and weigh 123 lbs. I want to get down to 103, because I can't stand the sight of my stomach! The one problem I've been having is that people say "Why are you trying to lose weight, you're skinny!" I agree with the poster on the first page who said something similar to this...if people saw me in a bikini, they would also feel differently!
  • courtney_love2001
    courtney_love2001 Posts: 1,468 Member
    Oh my this is just what I need! When I first joined MFP I needed to lose at least 50 lbs, and I did that successfully. I am 5'6 and maintained my weight around 138-140 for awhile Then the holidays struck and I gained 10 lbs :/ I have been eating healthy/exercising for about a week now and am already back down to 144.5 from 147. I hope to get down to 135 again and just build some muscles. I want to be fit and don't care so much about the number on the scale anymore. Here's to doing that with you all! :drinker:
  • mcrawley22
    mcrawley22 Posts: 128
    Welcome to all the newbies!! This group is great. Full of wonderful ladies!

    AScheif - thanks for that info!! I am kind of experiencing the same thing. I was working with a trainer before Christmas for 6 weeks and only lost 2 lbs, I did lose inches but I felt like I lost more then I did. The reason I thought that is because I could start to see some muscle definition again and I think it is because I used to be athletic and I used to be muscular but I def have a fat layer over top of that now :tongue: Anyways, thanks for the info!!

    Ladies who were commenting on protein bars...are you from the states or Canada? I live in Canada and want to find a good protein bar here....if anyone has any recommendations??
  • mcrawley22
    mcrawley22 Posts: 128
    oh and one more thing!!

    Thanks to all you ladies for being so inspirational! I see on some your tickers, 110lb lost, 50 lbs lost. That is amazing!! Seeing other ladies do it makes me feel like it really is possible! so cheers to all of you! :drinker:
  • cutmd
    cutmd Posts: 1,168 Member
    Ok, on my way back from the Caribbean and ready to get serious! Who's up for a no flour, no alcohol, and low/no sugar challenge????
  • sunshine79
    sunshine79 Posts: 758 Member
    Oooo, can I join? This thread is so me. Im 5ft 5ins and weigh 153 lbs but I'd like to be 143lbs so trying to lose 10lbs. I work out loads and enjoy it but I have a real sweet tooth so I'm working on slowly reducing my sugars.

    Please add me as friend as I'd love to share ideas tips and motivation with people in the same boat as me. :happy:
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    Ok, on my way back from the Caribbean and ready to get serious! Who's up for a no flour, no alcohol, and low/no sugar challenge????
    I have wanted to try this but I am beginning to think if I can't do it forever, I shouldn't do it. I am still working on more protein, and working out 5 days a week.
    Not trying to discouage you, I applaud your efforts at clean eating!
  • srsimon
    srsimon Posts: 60 Member
    So, this might be a bit random.

    Any of you ladies tattooed?

    I got my first one yesterday (whoo!) and I'm curious about working out/sweating with it. I was told no water/steam type things for two weeks, and to do 3x a day cleanings for the first 3 days. Should I avoid high-impact workouts that will leave me sweaty? I figure I can still do resistance type stuff as I don't really sweat with that. If I should avoid it, for how long?
  • Amanda_Runs
    Amanda_Runs Posts: 169 Member
    This is me. I am 5'1" and currently weigh 129. I am trying to get to my goal weight of 115. I am not obese but i am slightly overweight. I am dying to slim down.
  • cutmd
    cutmd Posts: 1,168 Member
    I have wanted to try this but I am beginning to think if I can't do it forever, I shouldn't do it. I am still working on more protein, and working out 5 days a week.
    Not trying to discouage you, I applaud your efforts at clean eating!

    Well the back story for me is I am gluten allergic, so no wheat flour, and most substitutes are high in calories.

    Also, I was reading "Sugar Shock" while on vacation because I have always been sensitive to sugar and the author explained how sugar and alcohol (a sugar) can stimulate the body to gave low blood sugar because of the insulin response, promoting appetite, fatigue, and weight gain. I do remember I went sugar free for a while before and I lost a lot of weight. But it's tough!
  • cem789
    cem789 Posts: 231 Member
    So, this might be a bit random.

    Any of you ladies tattooed?

    I got my first one yesterday (whoo!) and I'm curious about working out/sweating with it. I was told no water/steam type things for two weeks, and to do 3x a day cleanings for the first 3 days. Should I avoid high-impact workouts that will leave me sweaty? I figure I can still do resistance type stuff as I don't really sweat with that. If I should avoid it, for how long?

    yep i have two tattoos

    yesss i would avoid sweaty workouts, it may cause your tattoo to scab and the colour fades, this happened to me... wait a month id say?
  • srsimon
    srsimon Posts: 60 Member
    So, this might be a bit random.

    Any of you ladies tattooed?

    I got my first one yesterday (whoo!) and I'm curious about working out/sweating with it. I was told no water/steam type things for two weeks, and to do 3x a day cleanings for the first 3 days. Should I avoid high-impact workouts that will leave me sweaty? I figure I can still do resistance type stuff as I don't really sweat with that. If I should avoid it, for how long?

    yep i have two tattoos

    yesss i would avoid sweaty workouts, it may cause your tattoo to scab and the colour fades, this happened to me... wait a month id say?

    Thanks for the advice!
  • Temperantia
    Temperantia Posts: 8
    I'm 5'9 and currently weigh around 128lbs and wanna drop 10 :)
  • Sunny_Skies
    Sunny_Skies Posts: 33
    So, this might be a bit random.

    Any of you ladies tattooed?

    I got my first one yesterday (whoo!) and I'm curious about working out/sweating with it. I was told no water/steam type things for two weeks, and to do 3x a day cleanings for the first 3 days. Should I avoid high-impact workouts that will leave me sweaty? I figure I can still do resistance type stuff as I don't really sweat with that. If I should avoid it, for how long?
    I also have a tattoo! It's a butterfly, and I've had it for over a year now. I would definitely avoid anything that you think will make you too sweaty, because your tattoo is still vulnerable and will scab off. When I first got mine, I had to be super careful because it scabbed a lot, and certain areas looked like they might come off entirely. I would wait at least a month and see how much of it is healed first.
  • chelle4282
    chelle4282 Posts: 58 Member
    I keep watching this thread because I fit into this category for sure... so I might as well say hello!

    I'm 5'0 and weigh 133. My first mini-goal is to get down to 125, and hopefully around 120 after that. It seems like so little, but when you're this short, every pound seems to show!

    I'm really hoping to get and stay within a normal BMI, and hopefully fit into a size 6. I've been working out at the gym lately, but can't wait for spring so I can start running/biking outside again.

    Anyways, I hope you all are having a good weekend. Happy eating and moving to you.
  • cem789
    cem789 Posts: 231 Member
    I'm 5'9 and currently weigh around 128lbs and wanna drop 10 :)

    dropping 10 seems a lot? try and keep your bmi above 18?
  • cem789
    cem789 Posts: 231 Member
    just looked at your profile... maybe not :)
  • srsimon
    srsimon Posts: 60 Member
    So, this might be a bit random.

    Any of you ladies tattooed?

    I got my first one yesterday (whoo!) and I'm curious about working out/sweating with it. I was told no water/steam type things for two weeks, and to do 3x a day cleanings for the first 3 days. Should I avoid high-impact workouts that will leave me sweaty? I figure I can still do resistance type stuff as I don't really sweat with that. If I should avoid it, for how long?
    I also have a tattoo! It's a butterfly, and I've had it for over a year now. I would definitely avoid anything that you think will make you too sweaty, because your tattoo is still vulnerable and will scab off. When I first got mine, I had to be super careful because it scabbed a lot, and certain areas looked like they might come off entirely. I would wait at least a month and see how much of it is healed first.

    I got a butterfly on my ankle. Good to know, because for as much pain as I experienced it better not come off! lol
  • sourapple99
    sourapple99 Posts: 19 Member
    hello everyone!
    im quite new to the site and have 12 pounds to lose....im a 132 now and would love to be 120

    Im getting married in September and thats my motivation:))

    i love this site and the people!
  • aunienue
    aunienue Posts: 416
    I posted earlier....I'm 5"2" and started at 123lbs (i'm 48 years old). I currently weigh 118ish. Not a huge weight loss compared to some MFPers but it has made a huge difference for me. I don't feel bloated and have gained confidence. Would like to get to 115 lbs. but it is very slow going....
  • Oishii
    Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
    Hi! I'm really glad to see this thread. I'm 165 cm (nearly 5'5"), weighed 59kg a week and a half ago, when I started mfp and now weigh 57kg with only two kilos to reach my goal of 55kg (about 121lbs). For me the challenge is staying there! I get there, relax, and boing back up to 65kg. I was 67kg after giving birth, but then ate myself up to 70kg or so. I got back down to 60kg, but the last little bit is harder.

    I hope mfp will help me to stay my ideal weight :)
  • rachmaree
    rachmaree Posts: 782 Member
    I am also happy to see this thread :) I only wanted to lose 4-5 kgs when I signed up. I am 160cms. At the moment I weigh 54kgs. The trainer at the gym told me not to lose any more weight, but to focus on reducing my body fat. I do strength training about 3 days a week and cardio 3-4 days.
    Nice to meet y'all
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