What do I do?

Jadorable28 · June 2014

I'm 5'7, 140lbs and my goal is 120Ibs. I need to lose it fast but I don't know how. I will try anything other then starving my self. I just hit this point where I'm lost on losing weight. I want to be my old self again. Please help me

LucasEVille · June 2014

Not this thread to start, which I'm guessing was your other account (now deactived) bearing in mind the extremely close usernames:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1330445-low-calorie-diet

On that thread there was this reply, it still stands:

Check these links out to help you
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-2013

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/680246-tdee-bmr-what-they-are-and-what-to-do-with-them?hl=BMR+TDEE

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide

LucasEVille · June 2014

Also according to your weight loss ticker on your profile you only have 19lbs to lose, so a loss of 0.5lbs to 1lbs would be healthy and sustainable.

1princesswarrior summed it up perfectly:

Okay, your ticker says you only have 19 lbs to lose. If that is the case you should only be losing 1/2 - 1 lb a week to increase your odds of keeping the weight off. Why do you want to lose weight so quickly?

If you go on a low calorie diet chances are you will also lose a significant amount of muscle, which will in turn slow your metabolism, which will in turn make it harder to maintain that weight loss. And you will end up what is called "skinny fat", or in other words you still will not like how you look because you will be skinny but not toned and flabby.

Here's what I would suggest. Read those links provided plus this one: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here

Start a weight training program to help maintain the lean body mass you have. And take your time to lose the weight. You will be much happier when you're done and it will be much easier for you to maintain your weight loss.

87Djones · June 2014

I would suggest doing cardio 3x a week along with following the outline calories plan MFP projected for you. Eat more vegetables with each meal to become full sooner, which should reduce the temptation of over eating. Set up small goals to achieve each week or month so you have some type of plan.

ILiftHeavyAcrylics · June 2014

Not this thread to start, which I'm guessing was your other account (now deactived) bearing in mind the extremely close usernames:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1330445-low-calorie-diet

On that thread there was this reply, it still stands:

Check these links out to help you
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-2013

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/680246-tdee-bmr-what-they-are-and-what-to-do-with-them?hl=BMR+TDEE

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide

Yep

psych101 · June 2014

Not this thread to start, which I'm guessing was your other account (now deactived) bearing in mind the extremely close usernames:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1330445-low-calorie-diet

On that thread there was this reply, it still stands:

Check these links out to help you
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-2013

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/680246-tdee-bmr-what-they-are-and-what-to-do-with-them?hl=BMR+TDEE

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide

QFT

_HeartsOnFire_ · June 2014

Not this thread to start, which I'm guessing was your other account (now deactived) bearing in mind the extremely close usernames:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1330445-low-calorie-diet

On that thread there was this reply, it still stands:

Check these links out to help you
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-2013

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/680246-tdee-bmr-what-they-are-and-what-to-do-with-them?hl=BMR+TDEE

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide

QFT

And for emphasis!

Jadorable28 · June 2014

Thanks! A reply that actually helps lol. I will definitely try this.

PunkyDucky · June 2014

Not this thread to start, which I'm guessing was your other account (now deactived) bearing in mind the extremely close usernames:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1330445-low-calorie-diet

On that thread there was this reply, it still stands:

Check these links out to help you
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-2013

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/680246-tdee-bmr-what-they-are-and-what-to-do-with-them?hl=BMR+TDEE

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide

QFT

Yes yes, please take this information and use it.

Good luck!

Ang108 · June 2014

I'm 5'7, 140lbs and my goal is 120Ibs. I need to lose it fast but I don't know how. I will try anything other then starving my self. I just hit this point where I'm lost on losing weight. I want to be my old self again. Please help me

Why would you want to be underweight ?
The range for women 5' 7" age 19-70 is for a light bone structure 125 pounds as lowest weight and 163 pounds for women with a heavier bone structure as the top weight. You are smack in the middle or even a bit better.

Jadorable28 · June 2014

Well i think even 125lbs would be a great goal I just need advice on getting there.

LucasEVille · June 2014

Well i think even 125lbs would be a great goal I just need advice on getting there.

I really think at your weight it would make more sense to have a body fat % taken to get more information about the make up of your body.

Capt_Apollo · June 2014

Well i think even 125lbs would be a great goal I just need advice on getting there.

here are some articles that you should read to help steer you in the right direction.

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2010/02/15/how-to-build-your-own-workout-routine/

lift weights http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2013/02/28/strength-training-101/

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2014/03/03/strength-training-101-how-to-squat-properly/

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2014/01/14/strength-training-101-where-do-i-start/

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2014/02/06/strength-training-101-how-much-weight-should-i-be-lifting/

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2013/03/05/101-equipment/

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2013/09/11/7-strength-training-myths-every-woman-should-know/

Jadorable28 · June 2014

Thanks!

LucasEVille · June 2014

2 accounts deactivated in the same night.... Not a good night for the OP?

st0rmagedd0n · June 2014

Well i think even 125lbs would be a great goal I just need advice on getting there.

Are there any limbs you're not particularly fond of?

CipherZero · June 2014

Given how close you are to your goal weight - which my personal feeling is the goal is too low - I'd advise you worry less about your overall weight and concern more with what bodyfat you want to achieve.
By way of example, I'm considered "overweight" by a few pounds on any table you'll look at, but I'm carrying considerably less fat weight than I was previously, and it shows.
Take a look at any of the weight lifting programs Capt_Apollo listed, as well as the book Starting Strength.

Mischievous_Rascal · June 2014

Not this thread to start, which I'm guessing was your other account (now deactived) bearing in mind the extremely close usernames:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1330445-low-calorie-diet

On that thread there was this reply, it still stands:

Check these links out to help you
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-2013

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/680246-tdee-bmr-what-they-are-and-what-to-do-with-them?hl=BMR+TDEE

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide

QFT

And for emphasis!

And because it's right.

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