Down 3 pounds in a few days! No calorie counting?!!

xxgabriellaxxchanelxx
xxgabriellaxxchanelxx Posts: 62 Member
edited November 12 in Success Stories
Whooo! Can't believe it! I went from 112 (which for my height and frame is a little overweight) to 109 in a few days. I fasted at night (no eating before bed) and ran 3-5 miles everyday. But other than that I just did mild portion control, ate healthily, (but still got my chocolate cravings satisfied with quest bars/vegaone bars) etc. I also drank the occasional green juice with a meal. And I didn't.Count.Calories. Honestly, all through this I never went hungry, except at night, and now my body is getting used to the fact that I'm NOT going to eat after 7, and the hunger pangs go away after a little while and then I go to sleep, and wake up lighter :)

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  • a_stronger_me13
    a_stronger_me13 Posts: 812 Member
    edited February 2015
    I lost three pounds this morning after using the restroom. Yay!

    In all seriousness, weight can fluctuate daily as much as 5lbs due to what you've eaten, exercise you've done, if you've gone to the bathroom, if you've been sick and also hormonal fluctuations.
  • Dragn77
    Dragn77 Posts: 810 Member
    edited February 2015
    Honestly, I think that is great. I mean, whenever you make changes to your fitness and diet, your body goes through *stuff* to adjust to these changes. Usually its a loss in weight, other times its a gain... but its not until after a week or two that you can see the actual changes without those initial fluctuations which can be misleading.

    Even saying all that, I still think its great and am super happy for you, because seeing your body respond to the changes you are making is exciting regardless, and it's very inspirational to keep on going and to see more progress. So kudos :smiley:

    Oh and if you find yourself leveling off and not losing weight, then all you need to do is start logging what you eat and your exercise to be able to see a full picture and make changes. Its a journey...you started, and you're feeling great. That matters.
  • xxgabriellaxxchanelxx
    xxgabriellaxxchanelxx Posts: 62 Member
    shutupandlift308 wrote: »
    I lost three pounds this morning after using the restroom. Yay!

    In all seriousness, weight can fluctuate daily as much as 5lbs due to what you've eaten, exercise you've done, if you've gone to the bathroom, if you've been sick and also hormonal fluctuations.

    Oh. I see. My mistake. Well, I'll just keep trying! :)
  • xxgabriellaxxchanelxx
    xxgabriellaxxchanelxx Posts: 62 Member
    Dragn77 wrote: »
    Honestly, I think that is great. I mean, whenever you make changes to your fitness and diet, your body goes through *stuff* to adjust to these changes. Usually its a loss in weight, other times its a gain... but its not until after a week or two that you can see the actual changes without those initial fluctuations which can be misleading.

    Even saying all that, I still think its great and am super happy for you, because seeing your body respond to the changes you are making is exciting regardless, and it's very inspirational to keep on going and to see more progress. So kudos :smiley:

    Oh and if you find yourself leveling off and not losing weight, then all you need to do is start logging what you eat and your exercise to be able to see a full picture and make changes. Its a journey...you started, and you're feeling great. That matters.

    Thank you very much! :)
  • Holla4mom
    Holla4mom Posts: 587 Member
    Wow, how short are you that 112 pounds is overweight? I didn't realize that could be overweight for any height and frame.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Holla4mom wrote: »
    Wow, how short are you that 112 pounds is overweight? I didn't realize that could be overweight for any height and frame.

    Agreed
  • xxgabriellaxxchanelxx
    xxgabriellaxxchanelxx Posts: 62 Member
    edited February 2015
    Holla4mom wrote: »
    Wow, how short are you that 112 pounds is overweight? I didn't realize that could be overweight for any height and frame.
    I'm very short and veerry small boned and I'm not gonna lie I did look (still look a little bit) chubby XD Okay maybe not OVERweight but probably a lil bit more than is good, ya know?
  • Mrsallen6_11
    Mrsallen6_11 Posts: 416 Member
    For people 5'3" and under, being 120-110 looks pudgy even though we're in a healthy BMI. I'm 5'0" and weigh 115 and I look very pudgy, with a muffin top. We're not fat, we're just not fit either.
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    Mrsallen6_11 wrote: »
    For people 5'3" and under, being 120-110 looks pudgy even though we're in a healthy BMI. I'm 5'0" and weigh 115 and I look very pudgy, with a muffin top. We're not fat, we're just not fit either.

    It's body composition
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    Oh... Oh dear. *walks out*
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    edited February 2015
    Mrsallen6_11 wrote: »
    For people 5'3" and under, being 120-110 looks pudgy even though we're in a healthy BMI. I'm 5'0" and weigh 115 and I look very pudgy, with a muffin top. We're not fat, we're just not fit either.
    LolBroScience wrote: »
    Mrsallen6_11 wrote: »
    For people 5'3" and under, being 120-110 looks pudgy even though we're in a healthy BMI. I'm 5'0" and weigh 115 and I look very pudgy, with a muffin top. We're not fat, we're just not fit either.

    It's body composition

    Right...It's body composition. I'm sorry, but I'm only 5'4" and at 138 I don't think I look pudgy. Maybe a mix of body composition and personal body image.
  • Dragn77
    Dragn77 Posts: 810 Member
    I'm 5'10..but am the "freak" in the family lol because pretty much all the women in my family are between 4'8" and 5'2"... Dont know how much they all weigh, but my daughter is 5'2" and 115, but shes very muscular... So yeah, without knowing a height, its hard to judge. Besides I dont understand shorter women since I cant relate I havnt been 120 since I was like...10 LOL so I cant really say much.
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    Mrsallen6_11 wrote: »
    For people 5'3" and under, being 120-110 looks pudgy even though we're in a healthy BMI. I'm 5'0" and weigh 115 and I look very pudgy, with a muffin top. We're not fat, we're just not fit either.

    Yeah, but no.

    Leaves thread.
  • xxgabriellaxxchanelxx
    xxgabriellaxxchanelxx Posts: 62 Member
    Mrsallen6_11 wrote: »
    For people 5'3" and under, being 120-110 looks pudgy even though we're in a healthy BMI. I'm 5'0" and weigh 115 and I look very pudgy, with a muffin top. We're not fat, we're just not fit either.

    Exactly!
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Mrsallen6_11 wrote: »
    For people 5'3" and under, being 120-110 looks pudgy even though we're in a healthy BMI. I'm 5'0" and weigh 115 and I look very pudgy, with a muffin top. We're not fat, we're just not fit either.

    That is a bold generalization. Many women between 5'0" and 5'3" look very fit at 110-120. It's about body composition. Not necessarily scale weight.
  • xxgabriellaxxchanelxx
    xxgabriellaxxchanelxx Posts: 62 Member
    arditarose wrote: »
    Mrsallen6_11 wrote: »
    For people 5'3" and under, being 120-110 looks pudgy even though we're in a healthy BMI. I'm 5'0" and weigh 115 and I look very pudgy, with a muffin top. We're not fat, we're just not fit either.

    That is a bold generalization. Many women between 5'0" and 5'3" look very fit at 110-120. It's about body composition. Not necessarily scale weight.

    I agree with that too! Like I said, I'm extremely small boned, so a little weight looks awful on me (that's not an opinion, it's a FACT hehe!) but on someone with maybe larger bone structure, it would look awesome! I feel like it really comes down to bone structure, composition, etc :)
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Cottoncandyweee wrote: »
    arditarose wrote: »
    Mrsallen6_11 wrote: »
    For people 5'3" and under, being 120-110 looks pudgy even though we're in a healthy BMI. I'm 5'0" and weigh 115 and I look very pudgy, with a muffin top. We're not fat, we're just not fit either.

    That is a bold generalization. Many women between 5'0" and 5'3" look very fit at 110-120. It's about body composition. Not necessarily scale weight.

    I agree with that too! Like I said, I'm extremely small boned, so a little weight looks awful on me (that's not an opinion, it's a FACT hehe!) but on someone with maybe larger bone structure, it would look awesome! I feel like it really comes down to bone structure, composition, etc :)

    Or lean body mass.
  • KylaDenay
    KylaDenay Posts: 1,585 Member
    Mrsallen6_11 wrote: »
    For people 5'3" and under, being 120-110 looks pudgy even though we're in a healthy BMI. I'm 5'0" and weigh 115 and I look very pudgy, with a muffin top. We're not fat, we're just not fit either.
    I'm 5'3 and ummm NO is all. I would look stick thin at 110-120. Depends on one's body composition.

  • Dragn77
    Dragn77 Posts: 810 Member
    edited February 2015
    If I may..I think that the point is...at that height...120 can look fit ...but it is also possible to look "pudgy"...depending on the body composition. Body fat % makes a huge difference in how weight looks on a person.

    Conversely..if someone who is say my height (5'10") said they looked pudgy at 120, that would by physically impossible. Theres just no way a person that tall could have so little lean body mass that 120 could in any way make them appear pudgy. Just like how, someone my height could be 175 and look thin, while someone who is 5' would not in any way look slender or fit at that weight. (I might be wrong about that though!!! I dont know what a 5' person looks like at 175 to be honest...Ill admit that)

    This whole thing got started really because someone said they cant imagine that weight could look pudgy on *any* height or frame. My 4'8" great aunt would probably..more likely than not actually, look a bit pudgy at 115-120. Height truly is a factor, along with LBM and BF% and body shape as well in how any number on the scale affects what our bodies looks like.

    I think everyone is arguing the same point, stemming from the comment that started this line of discussion..just from different sides!!!! lol
  • Dragn77
    Dragn77 Posts: 810 Member
    edited February 2015
    Tried to edit and double-posted! Don't know how to delete...
  • xxgabriellaxxchanelxx
    xxgabriellaxxchanelxx Posts: 62 Member
    Dragn77 wrote: »
    If I may..I think that the point is...at that height...120 can look fit ...but it is also possible to look "pudgy"...depending on the body composition. Body fat % makes a huge difference in how weight looks on a person.

    Conversely..if someone who is say my height (5'10") said they looked pudgy at 120, that would by physically impossible. Theres just no way a person that tall could have so little lean body mass that 120 could in any way make them appear pudgy. Just like how, someone my height could be 175 and look thin, while someone who is 5' would not in any way look slender or fit at that weight. (I might be wrong about that though!!! I dont know what a 5' person looks like at 175 to be honest...Ill admit that)

    This whole thing got started really because someone said they cant imagine that weight could look pudgy on *any* height or frame. My 4'8" great aunt would probably..more likely than not actually, look a bit pudgy at 115-120. Height truly is a factor, along with LBM and BF% and body shape as well in how any number on the scale affects what our bodies looks like.

    I think everyone is arguing the same point, stemming from the comment that started this line of discussion..just from different sides!!!! lol
    That makes sense, and I agree :)
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    Mrsallen6_11 wrote: »
    For people 5'3" and under, being 120-110 looks pudgy even though we're in a healthy BMI. I'm 5'0" and weigh 115 and I look very pudgy, with a muffin top. We're not fat, we're just not fit either.

    Mkayy...
  • Aemely
    Aemely Posts: 694 Member
    In for "pudgy" 112 lb. short people with muffin tops... I don't know anyone that fits this description. Perhaps you just have some pants that don't fit? :disagree:
  • Ang108
    Ang108 Posts: 1,711 Member
    edited February 2015
    Holla4mom wrote: »
    Wow, how short are you that 112 pounds is overweight? I didn't realize that could be overweight for any height and frame.

    A person would have to be very short. I am 4' 11" and have a medium bone structure and the lowest healthy weight is 111 pounds.

    4'11"

    light frame:103-113
    medium frame :111-123
    heavy frame: 120-134

    This is according to the WHO
  • IrishHarpy1
    IrishHarpy1 Posts: 399 Member
    Mrsallen6_11 wrote: »
    For people 5'3" and under, being 120-110 looks pudgy even though we're in a healthy BMI. I'm 5'0" and weigh 115 and I look very pudgy, with a muffin top. We're not fat, we're just not fit either.

    I'm 5'2" and 125... and far from "pudgy". In fact, I look pretty darned awesome for an old broad.

    Maybe you need to pick up a few weights or something... or perhaps stop generalizing.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    IrishHarpy1 wrote: »
    Mrsallen6_11 wrote: »
    For people 5'3" and under, being 120-110 looks pudgy even though we're in a healthy BMI. I'm 5'0" and weigh 115 and I look very pudgy, with a muffin top. We're not fat, we're just not fit either.

    I'm 5'2" and 125... and far from "pudgy". In fact, I look pretty darned awesome for an old broad.

    Maybe you need to pick up a few weights or something... or perhaps stop generalizing.

    You said what I was too afraid to...eek.
  • Ang108
    Ang108 Posts: 1,711 Member
    edited February 2015
    LolBroScience wrote: »
    Mrsallen6_11 wrote: »
    For people 5'3" and under, being 120-110 looks pudgy even though we're in a healthy BMI. I'm 5'0" and weigh 115 and I look very pudgy, with a muffin top. We're not fat, we're just not fit either.

    It's body composition

    I agree, because at 110 or 115 pounds a short person is not fat or really overweight, but usually out of shape. When I was in the best shape of my life in my mid-40's ( through lots of serious weight lifting ) I weighed 128 pounds at 4' 11". I have weighed as much as 20 pounds less and looked worse.
    I think more than anything the OP should get in shape and while doing so also eat a variable diet with calories appropriate for her size, height and activity level.

  • Holla4mom
    Holla4mom Posts: 587 Member
    edited February 2015
    Sounds like you need to do some strength training (even body weight stuff would strengthen your core), make sure you're getting enough protein and maybe readjust what you consider overweight. Out of sheer curiosity, I'd like to see pictures of you pudgy 109 pounders:)

    If you're looking for a nice, flat stomach:
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1
  • xxgabriellaxxchanelxx
    xxgabriellaxxchanelxx Posts: 62 Member
    Holla4mom wrote: »
    Sounds like you need to do some strength training (even body weight stuff would strengthen your core), make sure you're getting enough protein and maybe readjust what you consider overweight. Out of sheer curiosity, I'd like to see pictures of you pudgy 109 pounders:)

    If you're looking for a nice, flat stomach:
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

    Okay, I'll try it, and thanks :)
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