Age 36
5'7"
CW: 134
GW: 125 (maybe 120)
1200 calories per day, eating back half of exercise calories logged.
I'm currently working on the C25K program (again) and getting back into running.
So I run 3x per week and cross train other days at random.
I'd love to drop more body fat and be able to run faster and longer. My goal is to run a half marathon next year.
I use a food scale and weigh everything I eat so that's been working well. My weight will plateau for a long time and then drop quickly, repeat.
Thinking about adding HIIT or more strength training into my workout routine.

Age: 29
Height: 5'7"
CW: 148 lbs
GW: 140 lbs, but that may change depending on how much muscle I get and how I think I look

Calories are set to 1272 (because I have 72 calories of supplements and I didn't want them to count lol). I always eat back my exercise calories if I'm hungry, and I go over frequently on lifting days. But I do better if my calorie goal is super low so I don't eat when I'm not hungry. I used to struggle with emotional/boredom eating and a lower goal makes sure I only go over if I'm truly hungry.

I try to get on the elliptical as often as my toddler lets me, usually 3-5 times a week. Lift 4 days a week. Working through strong curves now!

Age 20
Height 5'6.5" (tall enough for this thread? )
CW 106
GW 100
Calories 1100

I don't know why but my whole life I have weighed light. I guess my bones are hollow! But as well as losing my last bits of puppy fat my goal is to maintain my muscle definition and to try and eat a lot healthier! I have to cut out sweets! I have such a highly active job that I rely so much on sugar hits to get me through the day when really I need to be cooking more and finding healthy alternatives! Also I want to work on my arm strength

I don't generally eat my calories back, well not all of them at least! It's not something that I plan like having a recovery meal or a protein bar or something but if I'm left feeling hungry or if I feel super tired or hungry before then maybe I'll eat a little more than the 1100 I would have if I was having a day just of rest

Hope everyone is having an awesome day

31
5'7 (1/3)"
CW 148
GW 135
I am having trouble being sticking with it. I try for 1200 calories daily. I run 5k (treadmill) as exercise (10mph), but I am inconsistent (at least one day/wk but sometimes 3-4). I make excuses to not work out and I will do great all day on my calories and eating then I sabotage myself (don't know why) at the end of the day or after a couple of three good food and/or exercise days. I am getting married in two months and want to look and feel great on my beach honeymoon but I need something to help me get and stay motivated. I was hoping someone here may want to be my accountability partner...maybe text or email each day to help each other. Message me if you're interested. I'm a mom of two girls (7&9) and for three more weeks I'm a middle school teacher if you're looking for someone with a similar lifestyle.

sgutierrez687 wrote: »

AGE: 30
Height: 5' 7"
CW: 140
GW: 132

My calories are set to 1200 but I am currently eating in terms of macros (220 Carbs/150 protein/50 fat) which places me at 1700 cal/day. I do crossfit 3x/week and either running 2+ miles or body weight workouts 2 other times a week. I am currently trying to lose fat while gaining muscle. It's been extremely hard for me to add healthy carbs & protein to my diet while keeping fat low!

Prior to tracking my meals, I didn't understand why I wasn't building muscle or losing weight. When I was told to track, I realized that I was unintentionally starving myself. 1200 cals is extremely low for me and adding healthy macros has already made a HUGE difference in my muscle tone/weight loss.

Wow! You look great! Keep up the awesome work!

Age: 37
Height: 5'7"
CW: 148
GW: 140

I'm eating 1460 calories per day, plus about 50% of exercise calories if I'm hungry. I started out at 161 pounds.

For exercise, I do T25 every morning. I'm also very active at work, so by the time I get home, I'm well over 5,000 steps just from work. I do not log exercise, I go by my Fitbit steps.

I'm feeling great and looking much slimmer (Yay!). Once I reach my GW of 140, I plan on upping my strength training to gain more muscle and tone.

I struggle a lot with emotional eating, and it's hard to resist all of the free lunches we get at work. I'm doing ok right now since I'm getting good results, but I'm fearful that I'll start gaining once I'm at my goal and trying to maintain.

Im 5 foot 7 and 145 pounds
im struggling to find will power but beed to as I get married in 3 months x

WicklowWanderer wrote: »

Age: 40
Height: 5' 7"
CW: 155
GW: 135

Hi all. When I started properly with MFP August 2015 I was 180 pounds. I did my best to stick to 1200 calories per day, became more active and hit 155 by Christmas. Great! BUT... I have been pretty much stuck there since, bouncing between 152 and 156. Working out my average daily energy expenditure with the help of a Fitbit, it looked like I might be eating too little so upped my calories to 1400. Still no loss! So upped to 1600 and still bouncing between the 154 and 156. Sighhhh... Not sure what to do now.

I'm generally sedentary but work out up to 6 hours a week- roller derby twice a week (a mix of cardio and resistance), the odd weekly gym session (HIIT treadmill/cross trainer and some weights) and maybe a YouTube kettlebell workout or Jillian Michaels Shred at home. My macros are set to 40% carb, 30% fat and 30% protein. I sometimes eat into my exercise calories but not always and I log every thing every day- there wouldn't be much that gets missed and I do my best to measure and weigh.

Would love to hear from other people who might be or have been in the same boat.

Tara

Age: 32
Height: 5'7"
CW: 130
GW: 126-127

Currently my cals are set to 2700 since I am nursing exclusively, also I lift 3x per week. I use the TDEE method so my exercise cals and all activities are factored in. I just have a few lbs left to cut then I will likely be moving on to maintaining/recomp

Age: 35
Height: 5'7
CW: 153.3
GW:145


Hi all! I'm new to the group

I started on MFP in 2012, but didn't stay committed and bounced around 189-179 until 2013. I lost more weight, without logging, and maintained around 150 until last year. Then I was diagnosed with nerve damage in my leg. I was in a leg brace and had to use a cane for 6 months. With the help of acupuncture I have regained the feeling in my leg. Now to gain my strength back.
I might adjust my goal, once I reach it, depending on how I look and feel. I do have a large frame and haven't been lower than 150 since I was a kid. I'm working on building muscle and loosing fat. Getting married in October, and am hoping to be at goal weight by then. I try to cook most of my meals and when eating out try to keep my macros in line. For me lower carb, high protein and fat tends to work best. I work out 5-6 days a week, doing circuit training videos, kettle bell, and yoga. I'm currently doing Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred and have seen good results.

My calories are set to 1300 and I don't eat back my exercize calories. I have a hard time eating enough calories on days that I work crazy hours, So I'm kind of calorie cycling I guess. Eating higher on the days I'm off, so my weekly number netted is higher.