Possible to get a 'Beach body' by June or July?

KaleiAlanaSmith
KaleiAlanaSmith Posts: 133 Member
edited April 2016 in Health and Weight Loss
So I started this journey a few weeks ago to lose weight and get fit! I lost 5 pounds so far (was 145 now 140). My ultimate goal for right now is to get to 130-135 by June or July this summer. Do you think that's possible? I workout to Daily Burn Strength training and Daily Burn 365 cardio 5 or 6 times a week and eat 1400 calories a day. I am 19 and have NEVER felt comfortable in a bikini.... I know I started this journey a little late but I'm still hopeful that I can reach my goal by sometime this summer (and I don't plan on stopping this lifestyle this summer either)!! I'm mostly just super embarrassed about my pooch stomach and muffin top. Hopefully those can slim down, I just want some confidence and motivation!
«1

Replies

  • cathipa
    cathipa Posts: 2,991 Member
    It's possible. Stick to your calorie goals and as long as you are losing .5 pound/week you should get there.
  • Afura
    Afura Posts: 2,054 Member
    Loosing at about .5lb/week (since you're so close to goal), you'll get awful close to it.
  • KaleiAlanaSmith
    KaleiAlanaSmith Posts: 133 Member
    cityruss wrote: »
    You are allowed on the beach whatever 'body' you have.

    Very true! I just have never felt confident about myself and want that to change this summer. I'm
    tired of covering up with a towel and comparing myself to others. I want to rock my own body one day!
  • tincanonastring
    tincanonastring Posts: 3,944 Member
    OP, what is your height?
  • KaleiAlanaSmith
    KaleiAlanaSmith Posts: 133 Member
    tincanonastring wrote: »
    OP, what is your height?

    5 foot 7 1/2
  • chunky_pinup
    chunky_pinup Posts: 758 Member
    jkhoffe wrote: »
    if you own a bathing suit, and a body....you are all set!

    Still need a beach...
  • EddieHaskell97
    EddieHaskell97 Posts: 2,227 Member
    Of course you can meet that goal. Stick with your plan (which is working), don't be put off by any temporary "plateaus" and you'll rock it!
  • ryry_
    ryry_ Posts: 4,966 Member
    OP your goal is more than doable. Just stay consistent and enjoy the summer!
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    edited April 2016
    OP, IMHO you're possibly going about this the wrong way.....

    You're already pretty much dead center for a healthy weight/BMI for your height. I would recommend investigating a recomp. Losing 5 more lbs probably won't give you the aesthetics you think/want. You'll lose some of that last 5lbs in LBM (muscle) so your BF% may not change very much, so what you see probably won't change a ton.

    Are you eating 1400 gross or net?

    Edit to drop this off:

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1
  • JayRuby84
    JayRuby84 Posts: 557 Member
    I'm a little under 5'8" and 157 right now. I would shove out on a beach in a bathing suit if it was hot enough. You are already pretty darn lean and it might come down to self love and acceptance rather than being a certain size for the beach. Just my opinion here.
  • KaleiAlanaSmith
    KaleiAlanaSmith Posts: 133 Member
    RGv2 wrote: »
    OP, IMHO you're possibly going about this the wrong way.....

    You're already pretty much dead center for a healthy weight/BMI for your height. I would recommend investigating a recomp. Losing 5 more lbs probably won't give you the aesthetics you think/want. You'll lose some of that last 5lbs in LBM (muscle) so your BF% may not change very much, so what you see probably won't change a ton.

    Are you eating 1400 gross or net?

    Edit to drop this off:

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

    Netting! Sometimes less than 1400 depending on how much i burn working out. Last summer I weighed 132, then gained 13 pounds my first year of college, so I am trying to get back to that!! I hate that I gained so much in college so far..
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    edited April 2016
    JayRuby84 wrote: »
    I'm a little under 5'8" and 157 right now. I would shove out on a beach in a bathing suit if it was hot enough. You are already pretty darn lean and it might come down to self love and acceptance rather than being a certain size for the beach. Just my opinion here.

    That was my thought, too.
  • KaleiAlanaSmith
    KaleiAlanaSmith Posts: 133 Member
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    JayRuby84 wrote: »
    I'm a little under 5'8" and 157 right now. I would shove out on a beach in a bathing suit if it was hot enough. You are already pretty darn lean and it might come down to self love and acceptance rather than being a certain size for the beach. Just my opinion here.

    That was my thought, too.

    Self love is definitely needed.... What bothers me is that last summer I weighed 132 and this past year was caught in the 'freshman 15' of college, so I'm really trying to get back to my happy place!
  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,396 Member
    KaleiAlanaSmith wrote: »
    RGv2 wrote: »
    OP, IMHO you're possibly going about this the wrong way.....

    You're already pretty much dead center for a healthy weight/BMI for your height. I would recommend investigating a recomp. Losing 5 more lbs probably won't give you the aesthetics you think/want. You'll lose some of that last 5lbs in LBM (muscle) so your BF% may not change very much, so what you see probably won't change a ton.

    Are you eating 1400 gross or net?

    Edit to drop this off:

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

    Netting! Sometimes less than 1400 depending on how much i burn working out. Last summer I weighed 132, then gained 13 pounds my first year of college, so I am trying to get back to that!! I hate that I gained so much in college so far..

    If you were 132 last year and, as stated in the op, "never felt comfortable in a bikini", then what do you think will be different/are you doing differently now to feel comfortable in one at the same weight?

    I gained confidence as I grew older, I hope the same for you!
  • sarahlifts
    sarahlifts Posts: 610 Member
    edited April 2016
    KaleiAlanaSmith wrote: »
    tincanonastring wrote: »
    OP, what is your height?

    5 foot 7 1/2

    We are the same height and about the same weight. Dfferent body composition. I wear a size US 4.

    Ive been where you are. I've been 145 and wore a size US 8/10 my stomach didn't look the way I would like my thighs ugh all over the place. I had a higher body fat to lean body mass ratio.

    Dopping 10 lbs will only make you a smaller version of the body you have now. If you drop the weight great. I understand summer is coming. I'm in a cut myself. If you haven't started already do some resistance training. It helps A LOT
  • KaleiAlanaSmith
    KaleiAlanaSmith Posts: 133 Member
    MonkeyMel21 wrote: »
    KaleiAlanaSmith wrote: »
    RGv2 wrote: »
    OP, IMHO you're possibly going about this the wrong way.....

    You're already pretty much dead center for a healthy weight/BMI for your height. I would recommend investigating a recomp. Losing 5 more lbs probably won't give you the aesthetics you think/want. You'll lose some of that last 5lbs in LBM (muscle) so your BF% may not change very much, so what you see probably won't change a ton.

    Are you eating 1400 gross or net?

    Edit to drop this off:

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

    Netting! Sometimes less than 1400 depending on how much i burn working out. Last summer I weighed 132, then gained 13 pounds my first year of college, so I am trying to get back to that!! I hate that I gained so much in college so far..

    If you were 132 last year and, as stated in the op, "never felt comfortable in a bikini", then what do you think will be different/are you doing differently now to feel comfortable in one at the same weight?

    I gained confidence as I grew older, I hope the same for you!

    Even though I weighed 132 I still wasn't happy because I didn't work out, so I just felt flappy and had some rolls I wasn't proud of. But this time I'm looking to get into really good shape. I'm not just looking to get fit and lose weight for the summer, but I am also trying to change myself for the better for the rest of my life!!
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    I think it sounds like a reasonable goal.
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    KaleiAlanaSmith wrote: »
    RGv2 wrote: »
    OP, IMHO you're possibly going about this the wrong way.....

    You're already pretty much dead center for a healthy weight/BMI for your height. I would recommend investigating a recomp. Losing 5 more lbs probably won't give you the aesthetics you think/want. You'll lose some of that last 5lbs in LBM (muscle) so your BF% may not change very much, so what you see probably won't change a ton.

    Are you eating 1400 gross or net?

    Edit to drop this off:

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

    Netting! Sometimes less than 1400 depending on how much i burn working out. Last summer I weighed 132, then gained 13 pounds my first year of college, so I am trying to get back to that!! I hate that I gained so much in college so far..

    What are you grossing?

    I highly recommend the link I posted earlier.
  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,396 Member
    KaleiAlanaSmith wrote: »
    MonkeyMel21 wrote: »
    KaleiAlanaSmith wrote: »
    RGv2 wrote: »
    OP, IMHO you're possibly going about this the wrong way.....

    You're already pretty much dead center for a healthy weight/BMI for your height. I would recommend investigating a recomp. Losing 5 more lbs probably won't give you the aesthetics you think/want. You'll lose some of that last 5lbs in LBM (muscle) so your BF% may not change very much, so what you see probably won't change a ton.

    Are you eating 1400 gross or net?

    Edit to drop this off:

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

    Netting! Sometimes less than 1400 depending on how much i burn working out. Last summer I weighed 132, then gained 13 pounds my first year of college, so I am trying to get back to that!! I hate that I gained so much in college so far..

    If you were 132 last year and, as stated in the op, "never felt comfortable in a bikini", then what do you think will be different/are you doing differently now to feel comfortable in one at the same weight?

    I gained confidence as I grew older, I hope the same for you!

    Even though I weighed 132 I still wasn't happy because I didn't work out, so I just felt flappy and had some rolls I wasn't proud of. But this time I'm looking to get into really good shape. I'm not just looking to get fit and lose weight for the summer, but I am also trying to change myself for the better for the rest of my life!!

    That sounds great and very reasonable!
  • frankie_xox
    frankie_xox Posts: 46 Member
    KaleiAlanaSmith wrote: »
    So I started this journey a few weeks ago to lose weight and get fit! I lost 5 pounds so far (was 145 now 140). My ultimate goal for right now is to get to 130-135 by June or July this summer. Do you think that's possible? I workout to Daily Burn Strength training and Daily Burn 365 cardio 5 or 6 times a week and eat 1400 calories a day. I am 19 and have NEVER felt comfortable in a bikini.... I know I started this journey a little late but I'm still hopeful that I can reach my goal by sometime this summer (and I don't plan on stopping this lifestyle this summer either)!! I'm mostly just super embarrassed about my pooch stomach and muffin top. Hopefully those can slim down, I just want some confidence and motivation!

    I don't know about getting a beach body by summer, but if you just want to work on self-love and acceptance and be supported by a group of women who are pretty good at lifting each other up, check out butiyoga.com and request to be a part of the facebook group (or check out if there are any live classes in your area!) The home workouts do cost money (they have DVDs and an online subscription), but it's a really great, fun workout - yoga with more cardio and tribal dance vibes with great music. Women consistently say on the facebook group that they started the workouts to lose weight and then just began to accept themselves and love who they are, at any stage in the journey. It's the only exercise that I'm actually excited to do (although, I will admit, it's way more fun to do a live class).

    PS - I don't work for these people or sell anything and they don't have "coaches" or anything like that. I'm just telling you about it as someone who may benefit from the "self-love" aspect of the group.
  • caffeinatedcami
    caffeinatedcami Posts: 168 Member
    I have the same height/weight (5"7.5' and 140lbs) and goals as you. It is hard when you don't have much to lose but I think your goals seem reasonable as long as you stay dedicated to your plan. You may or may not reach 130 by July but you can definitely get close. Goals can be a good motivator but I try not to focus too much on arbitrary deadlines. When I am sticking to my food and exercise goals I feel more self-confident whether or not the weight is coming off. Feel free to add me.
  • KorvapuustiPossu
    KorvapuustiPossu Posts: 434 Member
    I think that you should learn to love yourself a bit more...confidence comes from within. You can always work to improve yourself and your healthy but if your mind ain't right about it...your body will never be enough to feel completely confident. I wish you all the best. :)
  • ASKyle
    ASKyle Posts: 1,475 Member
    Lift weights.

    Your weight is fine- It sounds like you don't like your physique. Weights weights weights!

    Hoping someone has the photo of the girl who weighs more in the final picture but looks much better.
  • raishiwi
    raishiwi Posts: 56 Member
    Hell yes, just will yourself to greatness.
  • CJ_Holmes
    CJ_Holmes Posts: 759 Member
    I second: Weights weights weights! I look way better in a bikini now than I did ten pounds lighter. Here's a great example of why body composition matters more than body weight- @ASKyle I think this is the one you meant! If you are new to lifting, you can definitely see some pleasant changes in a few months!

    https://nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    KaleiAlanaSmith wrote: »
    cityruss wrote: »
    You are allowed on the beach whatever 'body' you have.

    Very true! I just have never felt confident about myself and want that to change this summer. I'm
    tired of covering up with a towel and comparing myself to others. I want to rock my own body one day!

    Is that you in the profile pic? Because you're gorgeous and have no reason to cover up.
  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,178 Member
    It sounds like a self esteem issue, not a weight issue. Do not focus on the wrong thing to correct. You can lose a bit of weight if you wish to, but just a bit , and exercise always helps improve appearance, but since it is probably all in your mind, I doubt any of these will help. You already look great.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    cityruss wrote: »
    You are allowed on the beach whatever 'body' you have.

    I always avoided the beach for fear of being mistaken for a whale. And harpooned.
  • dimple_gal
    dimple_gal Posts: 139 Member
    I am the same height and weight as you, and about 30 years older! Exercise for your health, set good exercise and eating habits, stretch, pick up some weights and get strong, it really will help! Your body will change many times in the coming decades, and good habits will help get you through the highs and lows. You are young and yes, you theoretically can get to your ideal weight by mid-year, it's just a number after all.

    If you want to wear a bikini-do it. Own it! I know I will be!

Categories