Anyone around 5'8 with goal weight loss about 25-30 lbs succeeded?

pinkhippie · October 2016

maaadde wrote: »

That's amazing, and I'm sure you'll get down to your goal weight eventually! Like you said it's probably more sustainable with a slower loss and not feel deprived, but on the other hand, not actually being overweight there's not real reason to lose it all very quick. I do however understand that it sucks to accept that, I'm struggling with that part a bit too. But as people have told me, a fast weight loss when you're not overweight usually results in losing muscle instead of fat, and that's not what we want, right?!

Thanks! Its true, Im not overweight, but before babies I was 140ish so I have lots of clothes that I still can't fit in to. Its hard to be patient. I think though that has been my problem the past few years. I get down to 160ish and then stall out so I just give up. I am not giving up this time. Also, I have greatly increased my vegetable consumption. By a lot. That has really helped me feel full with less calories. I used to go overboard and burn myself out eating nothing but giant salads but now I have been cooking and roasting vegetables and making them about 3/4 of my plate and then the main entree about 1/4 for dinner and lunch. That has been really helpful and now I really like vegetables.

I feel much better physically. i Just have to get on the exercise train more consistently. Im not sure why its so hard for me.

JillKad · November 2016

I'm in a similar situation!

5'7'', SW: 185 pounds (highest I've ever been). I thought I was eating healthy, but exercise wasn't frequent and I've realized that my diet was completely out of whack. (Too many cheat days, not enough reasons to cheat haha)

3 weeks ago I actually joined a program at my neighborhood gym. It's a 6 week program that comes with a meal plan and the accountability that you will come to the gym at least 3 times per week. I haven't weighed myself since I started, but feel lighter from eating cleaner foods and from working out and my clothes fit better. I second the last post about weight training! It's been making a huge difference to me.

Also, try not focus so much on the scale. Focus more on how your body is transforming (inches, strength, etc). I know I probably won't be 140 pounds ever again, but maybe I'll look REALLY damn good at 160 because I've been toning up. My scale actually died, so that's why I haven't weighed myself, but I am glad it did because I worry that it discourages me more than I need.

Keep on rocking! You want to FEEL great and a # on a scale may not give you that especially if you're depriving yourself!

sllm1 · November 2016

182 at my heaviest (top left), 148 in mud run pic, 144 in blue tank.

Anyone around 5'8 with goal weight loss about 25-30 lbs succeeded?

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