moral support and help

jessicaswenson9
jessicaswenson9 Posts: 17 Member
edited November 20 in Health and Weight Loss
So I'm 18, almost 19. I am 5'2 and 132 pounds. I am decently muscular and I ru. Sometimes and do lots of calisthenics. I just have some stomach chub that won't go away. I am in the military so I March everywhere and am on my feet a lot. Is the chubbiness normal? I just need help and support. What do I do? I Always feel gross.

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  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    Eat at a small deficit to lose fat with minimal muscle loss.
  • jessicaswenson9
    jessicaswenson9 Posts: 17 Member
    So you are telling me not to eat a lot? Hah. Can't do that honey. Military demands more.
  • bpetrosky
    bpetrosky Posts: 3,911 Member
    jessicaswenson9 wrote: »
    So you are telling me not to eat a lot? Hah. Can't do that honey. Military demands more.

    Your stats are at the higher end of normal, so a modest calorie deficit (~250/day below your TDEE) would put you on track to lose 1/2 lb / week.

    You can also look into a body recomposition plan. You would be eating at or a little above your TDEE maintenance level, and lifting.
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    jessicaswenson9 wrote: »
    So you are telling me not to eat a lot? Hah. Can't do that honey. Military demands more.
    I'm telling you to eat a little less than you burn. Or get used to having a chubby stomach. Your call.
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat/p1

    May be worth looking into a recomp plan. ^^the above link as a lot of information.
  • OldAssDude
    OldAssDude Posts: 1,436 Member
    jessicaswenson9 wrote: »
    So you are telling me not to eat a lot? Hah. Can't do that honey. Military demands more.

    Are you full time military?
    Are you in a combat MOS where you have to run 4 to 6 miles every morning?
  • jessicaswenson9
    jessicaswenson9 Posts: 17 Member
    I dont have to be in a combat MOS in order to do a lot of work. Thing is I hate when people say "just eat less". Because thats seriously not healthy.

  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    jessicaswenson9 wrote: »
    I dont have to be in a combat MOS in order to do a lot of work. Thing is I hate when people say "just eat less". Because thats seriously not healthy.
    Why is eating at a small to moderate deficit "seriously not healthy"?

  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
    How muscular is decently muscular? Your weight is at the high range of weight for your height, and from your picture, it doesn't look like the extra weight is from muscle mass.

    We get that your caloric needs are higher because of your activity levels, but you're not happy with your body.

    You have two options. You could calculate your caloric needs and eat at a very slight deficit (250 calories a day is not much) which would not strip your energy levels, but would allow you to slowly lose body fat while also leaving you with enough food intake to fuel your activity level.

    OR

    You could keep up your current food intake and start a progressive lifting program with a goal towards body recomposition.

    Your choice.
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    While taking into account that recomposition is a very slow and potentially frustrating approach, often without obvious signs of success for long stretches of time.
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