Reached my goal weight (with pics :))

i dont see why on earth anyone would be shocked. Shes got a healthy BMI. Low end of healthy, but still healthy. Its perfectly normal to be able to see ribs a little, but a lot of people have lost sight of what healthy actually looks like because we are so used to obesity. Theres nothing wrong with a slender frame, and for some people, particularly pear shapes, you CAN end up seeing ribs and clavicles a little, whilst still actually carrying a fair bit of fat on your hips. Its not unhealthy at all, just like some apple shapes can have pretty skinny legs whilst still having a tummy. its mean to criticise someones natural build like that. My ribs are more visible than id like, but im a healthy BMI and my bodyfat is 26% so not even low. Its just not where I carry my weight. Not much i can do about that. Not prepared to live with saddlebags and a fat *kitten* just because of that.


Saying that, i could have predicted that people wouldnt like the ribs thing, and I personally wouldnt have posted that picture because people do get funny about things like that even though theyve got no business to really.

For the person that said us "fat" people are jealous, well, I am definitely not. Even your before photo is too skinny for me (though you looked great!), and the after photo just has me shocked. I don't see muscle and tone, I see underweight and sickly looking. Please be careful and get yourself a second opinion. You don't look healthy.

Wow... a lot of stones on this one. Is there a glass house...dunno. ~shrugs~

And I haven't lost sight of what is healthy. Being obese isn't healthy, but neither is Kate Moss.

I found this article that describes the body types mentioned earlier:

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/body-types-ectomorph-mesomorph-endomorph.html

My son and the OP fall under the ectomorph category. I personally found the article interesting. I now know why he's so damn skinny.

Oh well, should've seen this coming.
I know I was never fat in the first place (my "before" is in my healthy range) but I just wanted to get more lean and I'm working on it. I am not a huge fan of bones myself so now that I've lowered my body fat percentage, I will focus on strength training to cover these bones with muscles. And since we all know that muscle weights more than fat, I won't mind getting a couple of lbs back with this scenario I just want to emphasize that I don't strive to be skinny, my goal is to be toned and losing body fat was just the first step.
And I am 100% healthy weight and health-wise, this this just how my body is naturally, I have never been really big.
And thanks for congratulations.

I hope we haven't upset you sweet, we just don't like to see someone doing themselves damage. Muscle actually weighs the same as fat it's just more compact
Have you set your MFP to maintain your weight now? If not, that's your starter point. I think exercise wise to build muscle you need to concentrate on strength training rather than cardio (please correct me if I'm wrong).

Have a read through the forum (I think p90x might me something that would benefit you).

Good luck and please keep us updated with your progress x

I know this is off topic but saying "Muscle actually weighs the same as fat it's just more compact " is completely ridiculous. Read it out loud to yourself and tell me if you think it makes sense.

If you still stand by that statement I will present you with some scientific proof to the contrary.

I think you looked better before (

Ditto! You are almost as close to under weight as you can possibly get. Don't let it get away from you.

Well done on reaching your goal! I would give anything like you did before lol!

In your defence I'm in the high end of being over weight but being pear shape my collar bone already sticks out and I'm starting to see ribs but my lower half is still chunky so pics may not show the whole story

In your defence I'm in the high end of being over weight but being pear shape my collar bone already sticks out and I'm starting to see ribs but my lower half is still chunky so pics may not show the whole story

exactly. I feel a bit sensitive about this because i hate my bony ribs, and theres some tops i just cant wear because i look a bit skeletal, but i still have a fat butt and chunky thighs. Cant win.

Oh well, should've seen this coming.
I know I was never fat in the first place (my "before" is in my healthy range) but I just wanted to get more lean and I'm working on it. I am not a huge fan of bones myself so now that I've lowered my body fat percentage, I will focus on strength training to cover these bones with muscles. And since we all know that muscle weights more than fat, I won't mind getting a couple of lbs back with this scenario I just want to emphasize that I don't strive to be skinny, my goal is to be toned and losing body fat was just the first step.
And I am 100% ok weight and health-wise, this this just how my body is naturally, I have never been really big.
And thanks for congratulations.

I think at your before weight you should have just stated weight/circuit training. You could have lowered your body fat and got definition without being boney.

before > after

I don't think anyone is putting you down. All we are trying to say is that you are not healthy! I asked a friend of mine that is a doctor to look at your photos and read your blog and he said that you really do need to get some help before it is too late. You are bordering on anorexia, his words; not mine. You were perfectly healthy and beautiful before you started this journey that has you headed down the wrong path. I commend you on wanting to be healthy but as of right now, you are not healthy and you are hurting your organs. Please, take the docs advice and get some help!

Good thing doctors don't diagnose from looking at pictures. Who are you to say she's not healthy- and that is what YOU said. Yes, she is thin, but she is probably healthier than someone who has over 100 pounds to lose. How would you feel if I said to you " lady you are too fat and not healthy, I mean look at you!! I showed your overweight body to a doctor and he said your TOO FAT" yeah not something someone should say right?? Right.

Now on to OP, congrats on getting to a place you are comfortable, and good luck putting some awesome muscle on

I understand that you have gone about your fat loss in a healthy manner. Mmy only concern for you is that your fat percentage may be too low to be healthy. Women are meant to have more fat on their bodies than men; without it, you can really mess up your hormone levels permanently. Especially if you are planning on gaining more muscle, you'll drive your body fat percentage down further. Just be sure to keep checking in with your doctor to stay healthy.

Way to go! Most of the individuals who replied to your post are rude, overly dramatic, and extremely pseudo considerate. I think you have a great attitude about your fitness goals. Loosing the amount of weight you did, whilst being within an already healthy range, is far more difficult than people who are egregiously obese. For that, especial kudos are in order--reaching this intermediate goal of 16lbs was likely far more difficult than it would be for the cows who ridicule you for being too skinny. Keep up the good work, your six pack is surely in sight.

agreed!

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Way to go! Most of the individuals who replied to your post are rude, overly dramatic, and extremely pseudo considerate. I think you have a great attitude about your fitness goals. Loosing the amount of weight you did, whilst being within an already healthy range, is far more difficult than people who are egregiously obese. For that, especial kudos are in order--reaching this intermediate goal of 16lbs was likely far more difficult than it would be for the cows who ridicule you for being too skinny. Keep up the good work, your six pack is surely in sight.

Cows?? Really, now that's uncalled for.

I think that people have a right to be concerned. I read Portia De Rossi's book on her personal struggle with anerexia and to be honest, she looked like she does. I also don't believe her strategy was correct. If you are at a healthy weight, like she was, you don't need to drop weight before toning. She should have just toned up with weight trainning and maybe even gained a few doing so.

Just because we weren't blessed with skinny genes does not mean we are not educated in this matter and we are for sure NOT COWS. Shame on you!