Now what? New goals?
zyxst
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With my clean bill of health this week, I've only got 1 goal left - make my original GW of 140#. Since I discovered I've lost an inch, the highest weight for me to be "healthy" is 132# so 140# is still overweight and I'll still get the damned "you need to lose weight" doctor script I've heard for 30 years. My weight loss has slowed a lot since I started (lost 92 in year 1, lost 41 n year 2, lost 16 in year 3, lost 4 this year). I'm at the point that going at 1#/week loss is causing me to sneak food and overeat, so I'm at .5#/week and as accurate measuring as I can with little to show for it (average 1# loss per month). Since eating less than 1700 a day has me overeating, I'm not willing to go lower than what I am now for calories and I don't do well cutting out foods when I don't have to do so (that "junk" food stays, lel). Wondering if I should just eff it and go to maintenance since my losses are slower than a dried-out slug.
Here are the goals I started with:
- lose enough weight to be able to fit in public seating
- get BP to normal so I can eat cottage cheese again
- fit into clothing I can buy at "regular" size stores
Stats:
5'1", 158.2#, 44 y/o, female, BF 50.9% (via bone density scan in Feb 2015), MFP is set for TDEE with a 250 deficit
Exercise:
I walk a lot. I walk while watching Netflix and live streams instead of sitting on my butt. When the weather is nice, I go walk outside for 45-60 minutes (length of an album on my Walkman or until I have to pee again). Other exercising I'd enjoy doing require money I don't have (membership fees, bus fare). I find the weight lifting I can do at home very boring and can't stand lifting for longer than 5 minutes.
inb4 Eat less, you're making excuses, and food shaming
TL;DR - Goals met. Need new goals. Suggestions?
Here are the goals I started with:
- lose enough weight to be able to fit in public seating
- get BP to normal so I can eat cottage cheese again
- fit into clothing I can buy at "regular" size stores
Stats:
5'1", 158.2#, 44 y/o, female, BF 50.9% (via bone density scan in Feb 2015), MFP is set for TDEE with a 250 deficit
Exercise:
I walk a lot. I walk while watching Netflix and live streams instead of sitting on my butt. When the weather is nice, I go walk outside for 45-60 minutes (length of an album on my Walkman or until I have to pee again). Other exercising I'd enjoy doing require money I don't have (membership fees, bus fare). I find the weight lifting I can do at home very boring and can't stand lifting for longer than 5 minutes.
inb4 Eat less, you're making excuses, and food shaming
TL;DR - Goals met. Need new goals. Suggestions?
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50 pushups? 100 burpees?0
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How about bumping up the fitness? I love walking too, but I've found that running just a little bit during my walks is also fun and exhilarating. It's "Wheee, look at me! I can run!"
Maybe you incorporate some C25K in there a few days a week? I think that would be a good goal to go to next from walking.0 -
You might try easing lower than 1700 cal for a little while ... you don't have far to go. Drop it to 1650 for a couple weeks and see how that goes. Next time you go shopping just see if there is something you can swap for a lower calorie item. Just 50 cal/day.
Since you like walking, what about joining a walking club? Start doing walks and hikes with them. Or maybe look into doing walking marathons or half-marathons.
Or maybe try some other sports ... cycling, kayaking ... whatever appeals.
BTW - you've done great so far!!
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Why not maintain for awhile, give yourself a break, and then reevaluate after some time (a month, a year, whatever) has passed? It may be easier later on to start over fresh. Sounds like you've done great already!0
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look into a heavy lifting program like strong lifts, new rules of lifting for woman, or starting strength and run that for about six months and keep eating at around 250 cal deficit….0
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You know the drill-to continue to lose weight you'll have to adjust your calories down. Since you don't want to do that at this point, taking a maintenance break might be a good idea to give yourself a break. Adjust your calories up to maintenance levels and just breath a bit, and then in a few weeks/months you'll probably get the itch to start losing again
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heyspearsy wrote: »50 pushups? 100 burpees?
Burpees are hell. NOTY.
When the schools let out for the summer, I'm going to use the playground to add in bodyweight stuff and hopefully not get reported as a pedophile. It's difficult for me to find strength training I enjoy and is free. With the structured programs, I have no one who can correct my form.
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Perhaps a good goal would be to be able to have a 500 calorie deficit without overeating. You might try working into it slowly. Not being able to eat at a deficit could turn into not being able to maintain your weight later. There is a degree of willpower involved in weight management, so doing what is needed to strengthen your willpower would be a good thing.0
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I'm not sure why you're asking a question in the first place because your profile says you don't want to get in shape. With that attitude it's sort of a waste of time to give you suggestions.
FYI, there are lots of options if you really do want to get in shape. Most cities/towns these days have free or low-cost programs because this country has a lot of people like you around - sedentary and overweight.
MFP - do what you want with this post.0 -
I'd get more into the fitness. Bodyweight workouts that can be done at home. Youtube has tons of videos for that, ranging from 10-60 minutes.0
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47Jacqueline wrote: »I'm not sure why you're asking a question in the first place because your profile says you don't want to get in shape. With that attitude it's sort of a waste of time to give you suggestions.
FYI, there are lots of options if you really do want to get in shape. Most cities/towns these days have free or low-cost programs because this country has a lot of people like you around - sedentary and overweight.
MFP - do what you want with this post.
If there were a "like" button, I would click it.0 -
Did I read that right, 50% body fat? Wouldn't focusing on reducing body fat bring you more health benefits than losing weight? Some kind of strength training may be?
ETA: saw you don't want to lift, may be calistenics?0 -
heyspearsy wrote: »50 pushups? 100 burpees?
Burpees are hell. NOTY.
When the schools let out for the summer, I'm going to use the playground to add in bodyweight stuff and hopefully not get reported as a pedophile. It's difficult for me to find strength training I enjoy and is free. With the structured programs, I have no one who can correct my form.
thats what taking your own videos and you tube are for….0 -
47Jacqueline wrote: »I'm not sure why you're asking a question in the first place because your profile says you don't want to get in shape. With that attitude it's sort of a waste of time to give you suggestions.
FYI, there are lots of options if you really do want to get in shape. Most cities/towns these days have free or low-cost programs because this country has a lot of people like you around - sedentary and overweight.
MFP - do what you want with this post.
So because I don't want to be in shape, I shouldn't have goals? Lift or GTFO? Gotcha.
For me, being in shape would be looking like JoRocka and usmcmp and I admit that I'm too lazy to put in the amount of effort and diligence it would take to have even half their strength/bodies.
BF% at 50.9 is based off a bone density scan, so however accurate that it. I have the scans with the exact numbers if you want those. I can post current pics if you want to see what it looks like.0 -
I like to set my goals around other things also, like for example "by next month I want to fit comfortably into my new dress, which is a bit on the tight side at the moment".
Maybe something like that could be a good motivator for you too? - not just comparing results by exercise levels and scale numbers alone 0 -
Hmmmmm...you don't want to eat less and you don't want to move more....soooo....
Your new goal should be to have an 8 ball on hand at all times.
....I kid, I kid.....
Honestly, you've done an amazing job so far. Your new goal should be playing with new foods. You may find cutting calories down further isn't as scary as it seems. Forget cutting calories any further until you're ready and you need good recipes to do that. Find yourself 5 good meals to fill you up for 4-500 calories. There, a perfect new goal--5 recipes that fill you and make you feel good.
Another option for a new goal would be to find a real life exercise buddy, someone you can get some quality time with. It may lift your mood and give you the push to get out and push yourself.0 -
You have did great so far and with what else you could do that maybe fits in with you
Yoga or even some stretching whilst watching netflix
Get a Swiss ball or some resistant bands for in the house
Put on a decent backbag whilst out with some weights in it0 -
47Jacqueline wrote: »I'm not sure why you're asking a question in the first place because your profile says you don't want to get in shape. With that attitude it's sort of a waste of time to give you suggestions.
FYI, there are lots of options if you really do want to get in shape. Most cities/towns these days have free or low-cost programs because this country has a lot of people like you around - sedentary and overweight.
MFP - do what you want with this post.
So because I don't want to be in shape, I shouldn't have goals? Lift or GTFO? Gotcha.
For me, being in shape would be looking like JoRocka and usmcmp and I admit that I'm too lazy to put in the amount of effort and diligence it would take to have even half their strength/bodies.
BF% at 50.9 is based off a bone density scan, so however accurate that it. I have the scans with the exact numbers if you want those. I can post current pics if you want to see what it looks like.
I guessed what you meant, I also have no desire to join a gym and spend hours a week exercising. I did NO exercise at all when I was in my active weight phase and I have no regrets When I started transitioning into maintenance I started walking and really enjoyed doing this (4-5 days week, 1-2 miles a time). When the weather changed I became interested in body-weight strength training, and I've done that on and off now since the fall of 2013. I go through phases though, and this past fall/winter I didn't do anything. Back at it now that the weather is nice again though
You've done a great job losing a significant amount of weight already, it sounds like you just need a break to give yourself time to re-evaluate what you want to do from this point on. Maybe that will include some sort of exercise, maybe not. I think adjusting your calories up to maintenance levels for the time being is a good starting point though and then just go from there!0 -
So, since I don't want to push myself exercising with exercises I dislike and I don't want to turn into a binge eater from eating too few calories/cutting out certain foods, I should stop with trying to do anything else and go to maintenance.
Time to stay fat!
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So, since I don't want to push myself exercising with exercises I dislike and I don't want to turn into a binge eater from eating too few calories/cutting out certain foods, I should stop with trying to do anything else and go to maintenance.
Nobody is saying that.
You asked a specific question with very restrictive parameters and people are doing everything they can to help.
You don't have to like any of their suggestions, but to ask for opinions and then snark at the ones you get looks childish.
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Have you considered free online exercise videos? I really like FitnessBlender.com. They have a wide variety of videos, so it doesn't get boring. After I've watched a video through once or twice I can put on music while it plays.
If you're not interested in eating less, I won't make any suggestions there.
One of my goals for 2015 is to do a pull up. You can set one of your goals to be doing specific body weight exercises, like a push up. You could also set for yourself flexibility goals, like a standing toe touch with straight legs, or a yoga pose, like the bow pose.0 -
So, since I don't want to push myself exercising with exercises I dislike and I don't want to turn into a binge eater from eating too few calories/cutting out certain foods, I should stop with trying to do anything else and go to maintenance.
Time to stay fat!
Personally, I don't have time for doing exercises that I don't like. But we all need to be active. The best thing to do is to find some activity that you enjoy and go after it.0 -
First of all, you've done fantastic with your loss so far. You should be very proud of yourself.
I think there's been some great suggestions. Some other options might be some workout DVD's from your public library. I'm not very coordinated, but I like the walk at home ones - http://www.walkathome.com/
I know my library carries a bunch of fitness DVD's.
Some one else suggested adding some running to your walks - Couch to 5k is a great program. So is the Zombies 5k if you're looking something less structured than C25K. In fact the Zombies Run program can be done at a walking pace as well and if you have chases on it means adding a minute of running every once in a while when a zombie is near you. Just upping your calorie burn slightly more to help with your deficit.0 -
comes to forum and asks for goal suggestions...gets goal suggestions...gets panties in a bunch...
it doesn't have to be "lifting or GTFO"...there's a lot more to fitness...how about find something you enjoy doing and do that and make goals to become better at that...
The reason people are suggesting fitness goals is because, guess what...most people who transition to maintenance need to establish new goals to keep them going...usually it's fitness related because everything else has been accomplished.
maybe you should just not ask for advice if you don't actually want it.
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If I were you I'd try focusing less on losing weight and more on fitness goals for a bit. When I was losing before I got stalled and did that and ended up losing the rest without thinking much about it, but the bigger thing is that it gives you something else to think about that keeps you into fitness and not getting burnt out.
The trick is picking a fitness goal that you will enjoy. Walking goals can be harder because unless you have somewhere to hike it ends up being about time. (There are walking groups here that combine walking with neighborhood tours and I've considered joining them or just copying some of the routes, as I tend to prefer exercise as a somewhat solitary thing much of the time.)
I like training for races, but it doesn't seem as if you are interested in running and you haven't mentioned biking (recreational biking is great for goal setting, IMO).
Mostly it's just about figuring out what would be fun for you to focus on.0 -
Have you considered free online exercise videos? I really like FitnessBlender.com. They have a wide variety of videos, so it doesn't get boring. After I've watched a video through once or twice I can put on music while it plays.
If you're not interested in eating less, I won't make any suggestions there.
One of my goals for 2015 is to do a pull up. You can set one of your goals to be doing specific body weight exercises, like a push up. You could also set for yourself flexibility goals, like a standing toe touch with straight legs, or a yoga pose, like the bow pose.
OP does not want to exercise because by her own definition she is "too lazy" to....0 -
With my clean bill of health this week, I've only got 1 goal left - make my original GW of 140#.
TL;DR - Goals met. Need new goals. Suggestions?OP does not want to exercise because by her own definition she is "too lazy" to....
Quote from your profile:
As a friend: I will like 94% of your status updates (weight loss/gain, diary completed, general chitchat) and be there for virtual hugs and a shoulder to cry on.
Also from your profile:
Why I want to get in shape
I don't.
Please give OP a virtual hug, people. Please. Also, be there for OP to cry on your shoulder.
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Fantastic loss to date, OP!
Why not find an exercise that is fun for you and focus on mini-goals? I started out running this year with what now seems like ridiculously easy goals like "run for one mile." I can't remember how far I got the first time, but I tapped out at three minutes. You don't have to get super-ripped or anything, just find a physical activity that appeals and consistently improve at it.
As for the staying within your calories thing, I'm struggling right now too. I've finally decided to stop buying junk food until I relearn how to moderate--my self-control has gone out of the window recently. I'm also going to look for new recipes and start fixing those--I think I got stuck in a chicken-and-same-vegetables rut.
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So, since I don't want to push myself exercising with exercises I dislike and I don't want to turn into a binge eater from eating too few calories/cutting out certain foods, I should stop with trying to do anything else and go to maintenance.
Time to stay fat!
Wow. Several people suggested you temporarily adjust your calories up to maintenance levels, to give yourself a break. Then after a few weeks/months you'll be refreshed and ready to go back into weight loss mode again. How is that saying you should stop doing anything and go into maintenance, end of story?
But never mind, I'm done offering help to someone who's so rude
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Eat at maintenance and walk your butt off. That's what I'm doing. I cant give you a more simple solution.0
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