Help and tips for short people
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WinoGelato wrote: »OP did you say what you currently weigh? I saw above you mentioned 100 - 92, is that your current weight and your goal weight? And you are 4'11,is that right?
You said you are so busy you don't have time to exercise, but you are 18? Are you in college? Work? Can you walk to class or walk to work? Find ways to increase your activity in other ways? I'm surprised you can't make 30 minutes of exercise a possibility in a day - it really will benefit you in the long run to make this a habit now.
Yes that's right. I can do those things and I do walk to college at the moment and back but someone else said that I need to do more like an hour+ of running every day to reach that amount. That's just impossible for me
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...Lol she never said you HAD to run she said you could benefit alot from a little. And i literally said exercise is literally as simple as takign the stairs or walking around the block when you can. Stop taking bits an peices of peoples posts and holding them up as evidence life is unfair. Stop argueing and go for a *kitten* walk. IF you have time to argue on these forums you have time to exercise a little.-1
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I am willing to put in the work but doing an hour+ of running every single day is too extreme for a 0.5lb a week loss when other people have options of 1 or 2lb a week. I'd be happier just eating less.
Why is it so important that I not eat less as a shorter person? The lowest number of calories to be healthy when you are short cannot be the same number as if you are really tall
It is partly that a body needs a certain amount of total energy (calories) but also that in order to be able to get adequate nutrition, one must eat a certain amount of calories to ensure they are getting macro and micronutrients in.
You really don't have to run an hour a day or kill yourself exercising. I am 5'2, 42 years old, have a full time job (at a desk) and two young children, and my TDEE is 2200. I'm maintaining a 30 lb loss after eating 1600-1900 to lose weight. I don't run at all - I get about 14K steps/day and I do light circuit training a few times a week.
You cant find 30 minutes a day to walk, ride a stationary bike, or pick up some dumbbells?
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WinoGelato wrote: »OP did you say what you currently weigh? I saw above you mentioned 100 - 92, is that your current weight and your goal weight? And you are 4'11,is that right?
You said you are so busy you don't have time to exercise, but you are 18? Are you in college? Work? Can you walk to class or walk to work? Find ways to increase your activity in other ways? I'm surprised you can't make 30 minutes of exercise a possibility in a day - it really will benefit you in the long run to make this a habit now.
Yes that's right. I can do those things and I do walk to college at the moment and back but someone else said that I need to do more like an hour+ of running every day to reach that amount. That's just impossible for me
Let's back up. You are 18 years old, 4'11, and currently weigh 100 lbs and want to get down to 92 lbs? Where did you get the TDEE estimate of 1350 from? That seems pretty low for a young healthy female who walks to class and is as busy as you say you are, even though you are petite and already at a normal weight for your height.1 -
It somewhat amazes me when people whine about an innocuous post in his/her own thread, but then responds to others in a not-so-nice manner.0
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JaydedMiss wrote: »...Lol she never said you HAD to run she said you could benefit alot from a little. And i literally said exercise is literally as simple as takign the stairs or walking around the block when you can. Stop taking bits an peices of peoples posts and holding them up as evidence life is unfair. Stop argueing and go for a *kitten* walk. IF you have time to argue on these forums you have time to exercise a little.
I'm not arguing I'm asking for help and advice from people and understanding more. I haven't attacked you please don't at me.WinoGelato wrote: »I am willing to put in the work but doing an hour+ of running every single day is too extreme for a 0.5lb a week loss when other people have options of 1 or 2lb a week. I'd be happier just eating less.
Why is it so important that I not eat less as a shorter person? The lowest number of calories to be healthy when you are short cannot be the same number as if you are really tall
It is partly that a body needs a certain amount of total energy (calories) but also that in order to be able to get adequate nutrition, one must eat a certain amount of calories to ensure they are getting macro and micronutrients in.
You really don't have to run an hour a day or kill yourself exercising. I am 5'2, 42 years old, have a full time job (at a desk) and two young children, and my TDEE is 2200. I'm maintaining a 30 lb loss after eating 1600-1900 to lose weight. I don't run at all - I get about 14K steps/day and I do light circuit training a few times a week.
You cant find 30 minutes a day to walk, ride a stationary bike, or pick up some dumbbells?
Yeah I understand that first part but why is it the same number for people who are 150cm and 190cm? That doesn't make sense to me as people are different size bodies?
Your TDEE is really high and I'm not sure why mine isn't anywhere close to that we are only 8cm different Thanks though. I do walk 25 minutes to college and back now so that's 50 minutes. And I can do more exercise a few days a week I just don't have time to do a lot extra every day.
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WinoGelato wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »OP did you say what you currently weigh? I saw above you mentioned 100 - 92, is that your current weight and your goal weight? And you are 4'11,is that right?
You said you are so busy you don't have time to exercise, but you are 18? Are you in college? Work? Can you walk to class or walk to work? Find ways to increase your activity in other ways? I'm surprised you can't make 30 minutes of exercise a possibility in a day - it really will benefit you in the long run to make this a habit now.
Yes that's right. I can do those things and I do walk to college at the moment and back but someone else said that I need to do more like an hour+ of running every day to reach that amount. That's just impossible for me
Let's back up. You are 18 years old, 4'11, and currently weigh 100 lbs and want to get down to 92 lbs? Where did you get the TDEE estimate of 1350 from? That seems pretty low for a young healthy female who walks to class and is as busy as you say you are, even though you are petite and already at a normal weight for your height.
I used this website https://tdeecalculator.net0 -
It somewhat amazes me when people whine about an innocuous post in his/her own thread, but then responds to others in a not-so-nice manner.
People complaining about life being unfair but unwilling to do anything to change it and someone not babying them and being blunt. She wants to eat more/ lose more she needs to workout. NOT the same as someone calling someone working hard young and irresponsible with nothing going on in their life because they make health a priority.
Also she posted asking for advice. And then wont take it. And is picking things people say apart to put it up in such a way it seems were telling her she NEEDS to work out non stop. Which no one ever said.
So yeah ima be blunt with her and tell heer what she needs to hear. Not apologizing for not babying her.0 -
It somewhat amazes me when people whine about an innocuous post in his/her own thread, but then responds to others in a not-so-nice manner.
I am frustrated and trying to understand more but I'm not trying to be rude to people. Sorry if I sound rude English isn't my first language I am just trying to ask for help 0 -
It somewhat amazes me when people whine about an innocuous post in his/her own thread, but then responds to others in a not-so-nice manner.
I am frustrated and trying to understand more but I'm not trying to be rude to people. Sorry if I sound rude English isn't my first language I am just trying to ask for help
No - you're fine.0 -
It somewhat amazes me when people whine about an innocuous post in his/her own thread, but then responds to others in a not-so-nice manner.
I am frustrated and trying to understand more but I'm not trying to be rude to people. Sorry if I sound rude English isn't my first language I am just trying to ask for help
That wasn't directed at you, it was directed at someone else.0 -
It somewhat amazes me when people whine about an innocuous post in his/her own thread, but then responds to others in a not-so-nice manner.
I am frustrated and trying to understand more but I'm not trying to be rude to people. Sorry if I sound rude English isn't my first language I am just trying to ask for help
He meant me. And im not a rude person exactly, Sorry i know it comes across as such. I apologize to you berry. BUT sometimes it saves alot of grief and going in circles if someone is just blunt with you. You want these results, So do these things. And stop picking apart and only reading what you want to read and then complaining its unfair. Completely ignoring the most useful posts.0 -
JaydedMiss wrote: »It somewhat amazes me when people whine about an innocuous post in his/her own thread, but then responds to others in a not-so-nice manner.
People complaining about life being unfair but unwilling to do anything to change it and someone not babying them and being blunt. She wants to eat more/ lose more she needs to workout. NOT the same as someone calling someone working hard young and irresponsible with nothing going on in their life because they make health a priority.
Also she posted asking for advice. And then wont take it. And is picking things people say apart to put it up in such a way it seems were telling her she NEEDS to work out non stop. Which no one ever said.
So yeah ima be blunt with her and tell heer what she needs to hear. Not apologizing for not babying her.
I'm not complaining I'm just trying to understand and it is frustrating to me. When I said I can't do lots of extra exercise every day it is because I can't do it not because I don't want advice. I want all advice. I would happily eat less but it says not to eat less than 1200 and I am trying to know why0 -
JaydedMiss wrote: »It somewhat amazes me when people whine about an innocuous post in his/her own thread, but then responds to others in a not-so-nice manner.
People complaining about life being unfair but unwilling to do anything to change it and someone not babying them and being blunt. She wants to eat more/ lose more she needs to workout. NOT the same as someone calling someone working hard young and irresponsible with nothing going on in their life because they make health a priority.
Also she posted asking for advice. And then wont take it. And is picking things people say apart to put it up in such a way it seems were telling her she NEEDS to work out non stop. Which no one ever said.
So yeah ima be blunt with her and tell heer what she needs to hear. Not apologizing for not babying her.
I'm not complaining I'm just trying to understand and it is frustrating to me. When I said I can't do lots of extra exercise every day it is because I can't do it not because I don't want advice. I want all advice. I would happily eat less but it says not to eat less than 1200 and I am trying to know why
You already said you do exercise. Im failing to see where you cant do exercise.0 -
WinoGelato wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »OP did you say what you currently weigh? I saw above you mentioned 100 - 92, is that your current weight and your goal weight? And you are 4'11,is that right?
You said you are so busy you don't have time to exercise, but you are 18? Are you in college? Work? Can you walk to class or walk to work? Find ways to increase your activity in other ways? I'm surprised you can't make 30 minutes of exercise a possibility in a day - it really will benefit you in the long run to make this a habit now.
Yes that's right. I can do those things and I do walk to college at the moment and back but someone else said that I need to do more like an hour+ of running every day to reach that amount. That's just impossible for me
Let's back up. You are 18 years old, 4'11, and currently weigh 100 lbs and want to get down to 92 lbs? Where did you get the TDEE estimate of 1350 from? That seems pretty low for a young healthy female who walks to class and is as busy as you say you are, even though you are petite and already at a normal weight for your height.
I used this website https://tdeecalculator.net
I used the same one. With your estimates that you walk to and from class, ie 50 minutes/day, you shouldn't be selecting sedentary. That is equivalent to exercise - and therefore, your TDEE is likely at least 1500.
You need to start with the basics - have you read the stickied most helpful forum posts?
Try reading through these:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10260499/i-like-old-posts-and-i-cannot-lie/p1
Especially this one:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
Go with the 1200 cals that MFP gave you. Log all the foods you eat, ideally using a food scale for accuracy. Continue with your current activity and on days you do go to the gym or do some intentional exercise, eat some of those back. I think you are going to lose 0.5 lb/week and be at your goal in 15 or so weeks... that is assuming that your goal is a healthy one. 92 lbs is pretty low, maybe even underweight for your height? Are you looking for a number on a scale or a certain body aesthetic, because you may get the results you're looking for by focusing on strength training instead of weight loss...1 -
WinoGelato wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »OP did you say what you currently weigh? I saw above you mentioned 100 - 92, is that your current weight and your goal weight? And you are 4'11,is that right?
You said you are so busy you don't have time to exercise, but you are 18? Are you in college? Work? Can you walk to class or walk to work? Find ways to increase your activity in other ways? I'm surprised you can't make 30 minutes of exercise a possibility in a day - it really will benefit you in the long run to make this a habit now.
Yes that's right. I can do those things and I do walk to college at the moment and back but someone else said that I need to do more like an hour+ of running every day to reach that amount. That's just impossible for me
Let's back up. You are 18 years old, 4'11, and currently weigh 100 lbs and want to get down to 92 lbs? Where did you get the TDEE estimate of 1350 from? That seems pretty low for a young healthy female who walks to class and is as busy as you say you are, even though you are petite and already at a normal weight for your height.
I used this website https://tdeecalculator.net
I put your stats in and came up with 1367 for sedentary. I certainly wouldn't classify you as sedentary. At least Light Exercise, as you walk to/from class. Using that, I come up with 1566 for your TDEE. A 1/2 lb per week loss puts you at an estimated 1316 Cals per day, in that case.0 -
JaydedMiss wrote: »JaydedMiss wrote: »It somewhat amazes me when people whine about an innocuous post in his/her own thread, but then responds to others in a not-so-nice manner.
People complaining about life being unfair but unwilling to do anything to change it and someone not babying them and being blunt. She wants to eat more/ lose more she needs to workout. NOT the same as someone calling someone working hard young and irresponsible with nothing going on in their life because they make health a priority.
Also she posted asking for advice. And then wont take it. And is picking things people say apart to put it up in such a way it seems were telling her she NEEDS to work out non stop. Which no one ever said.
So yeah ima be blunt with her and tell heer what she needs to hear. Not apologizing for not babying her.
I'm not complaining I'm just trying to understand and it is frustrating to me. When I said I can't do lots of extra exercise every day it is because I can't do it not because I don't want advice. I want all advice. I would happily eat less but it says not to eat less than 1200 and I am trying to know why
You already said you do exercise. Im failing to see where you cant do exercise.
I don't do exercise. I can work out that I can a few days a week but not every day.0 -
JaydedMiss wrote: »JaydedMiss wrote: »It somewhat amazes me when people whine about an innocuous post in his/her own thread, but then responds to others in a not-so-nice manner.
People complaining about life being unfair but unwilling to do anything to change it and someone not babying them and being blunt. She wants to eat more/ lose more she needs to workout. NOT the same as someone calling someone working hard young and irresponsible with nothing going on in their life because they make health a priority.
Also she posted asking for advice. And then wont take it. And is picking things people say apart to put it up in such a way it seems were telling her she NEEDS to work out non stop. Which no one ever said.
So yeah ima be blunt with her and tell heer what she needs to hear. Not apologizing for not babying her.
I'm not complaining I'm just trying to understand and it is frustrating to me. When I said I can't do lots of extra exercise every day it is because I can't do it not because I don't want advice. I want all advice. I would happily eat less but it says not to eat less than 1200 and I am trying to know why
You already said you do exercise. Im failing to see where you cant do exercise.
I don't do exercise. I can work out that I can a few days a week but not every day.
You said you walk to class1 -
JaydedMiss wrote: »JaydedMiss wrote: »It somewhat amazes me when people whine about an innocuous post in his/her own thread, but then responds to others in a not-so-nice manner.
People complaining about life being unfair but unwilling to do anything to change it and someone not babying them and being blunt. She wants to eat more/ lose more she needs to workout. NOT the same as someone calling someone working hard young and irresponsible with nothing going on in their life because they make health a priority.
Also she posted asking for advice. And then wont take it. And is picking things people say apart to put it up in such a way it seems were telling her she NEEDS to work out non stop. Which no one ever said.
So yeah ima be blunt with her and tell heer what she needs to hear. Not apologizing for not babying her.
I'm not complaining I'm just trying to understand and it is frustrating to me. When I said I can't do lots of extra exercise every day it is because I can't do it not because I don't want advice. I want all advice. I would happily eat less but it says not to eat less than 1200 and I am trying to know why
You already said you do exercise. Im failing to see where you cant do exercise.
I don't do exercise. I can work out that I can a few days a week but not every day.
Walking to and from class would be considered exercise... I'm guessing there are other activities that you do which may also be increasing your total daily calorie burn. You are not sedentary and you likely can lose weight eating even MORE than 1200 cals.0 -
WinoGelato wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »OP did you say what you currently weigh? I saw above you mentioned 100 - 92, is that your current weight and your goal weight? And you are 4'11,is that right?
You said you are so busy you don't have time to exercise, but you are 18? Are you in college? Work? Can you walk to class or walk to work? Find ways to increase your activity in other ways? I'm surprised you can't make 30 minutes of exercise a possibility in a day - it really will benefit you in the long run to make this a habit now.
Yes that's right. I can do those things and I do walk to college at the moment and back but someone else said that I need to do more like an hour+ of running every day to reach that amount. That's just impossible for me
Let's back up. You are 18 years old, 4'11, and currently weigh 100 lbs and want to get down to 92 lbs? Where did you get the TDEE estimate of 1350 from? That seems pretty low for a young healthy female who walks to class and is as busy as you say you are, even though you are petite and already at a normal weight for your height.
I used this website https://tdeecalculator.net
I used the same one. With your estimates that you walk to and from class, ie 50 minutes/day, you shouldn't be selecting sedentary. That is equivalent to exercise - and therefore, your TDEE is likely at least 1500.
You need to start with the basics - have you read the stickied most helpful forum posts?
Try reading through these:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10260499/i-like-old-posts-and-i-cannot-lie/p1
Especially this one:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
Go with the 1200 cals that MFP gave you. Log all the foods you eat, ideally using a food scale for accuracy. Continue with your current activity and on days you do go to the gym or do some intentional exercise, eat some of those back. I think you are going to lose 0.5 lb/week and be at your goal in 15 or so weeks... that is assuming that your goal is a healthy one. 92 lbs is pretty low, maybe even underweight for your height? Are you looking for a number on a scale or a certain body aesthetic, because you may get the results you're looking for by focusing on strength training instead of weight loss...WinoGelato wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »OP did you say what you currently weigh? I saw above you mentioned 100 - 92, is that your current weight and your goal weight? And you are 4'11,is that right?
You said you are so busy you don't have time to exercise, but you are 18? Are you in college? Work? Can you walk to class or walk to work? Find ways to increase your activity in other ways? I'm surprised you can't make 30 minutes of exercise a possibility in a day - it really will benefit you in the long run to make this a habit now.
Yes that's right. I can do those things and I do walk to college at the moment and back but someone else said that I need to do more like an hour+ of running every day to reach that amount. That's just impossible for me
Let's back up. You are 18 years old, 4'11, and currently weigh 100 lbs and want to get down to 92 lbs? Where did you get the TDEE estimate of 1350 from? That seems pretty low for a young healthy female who walks to class and is as busy as you say you are, even though you are petite and already at a normal weight for your height.
I used this website https://tdeecalculator.net
I put your stats in and came up with 1367 for sedentary. I certainly wouldn't classify you as sedentary. At least Light Exercise, as you walk to/from class. Using that, I come up with 1566 for your TDEE. A 1/2 lb per week loss puts you at an estimated 1316 Cals per day, in that case.
The option for light exercise says I do exercise 1-2 days a week. I do walk to college 4 days every week but isn't that counted just in living?
I'll read those threads too now0 -
That said, is it correct, that you're trying to lose more weight? 100 lb doesn't seem to be overweight for you at 4'11".0
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JaydedMiss wrote: »JaydedMiss wrote: »JaydedMiss wrote: »It somewhat amazes me when people whine about an innocuous post in his/her own thread, but then responds to others in a not-so-nice manner.
People complaining about life being unfair but unwilling to do anything to change it and someone not babying them and being blunt. She wants to eat more/ lose more she needs to workout. NOT the same as someone calling someone working hard young and irresponsible with nothing going on in their life because they make health a priority.
Also she posted asking for advice. And then wont take it. And is picking things people say apart to put it up in such a way it seems were telling her she NEEDS to work out non stop. Which no one ever said.
So yeah ima be blunt with her and tell heer what she needs to hear. Not apologizing for not babying her.
I'm not complaining I'm just trying to understand and it is frustrating to me. When I said I can't do lots of extra exercise every day it is because I can't do it not because I don't want advice. I want all advice. I would happily eat less but it says not to eat less than 1200 and I am trying to know why
You already said you do exercise. Im failing to see where you cant do exercise.
I don't do exercise. I can work out that I can a few days a week but not every day.
You said you walk to classWinoGelato wrote: »JaydedMiss wrote: »JaydedMiss wrote: »It somewhat amazes me when people whine about an innocuous post in his/her own thread, but then responds to others in a not-so-nice manner.
People complaining about life being unfair but unwilling to do anything to change it and someone not babying them and being blunt. She wants to eat more/ lose more she needs to workout. NOT the same as someone calling someone working hard young and irresponsible with nothing going on in their life because they make health a priority.
Also she posted asking for advice. And then wont take it. And is picking things people say apart to put it up in such a way it seems were telling her she NEEDS to work out non stop. Which no one ever said.
So yeah ima be blunt with her and tell heer what she needs to hear. Not apologizing for not babying her.
I'm not complaining I'm just trying to understand and it is frustrating to me. When I said I can't do lots of extra exercise every day it is because I can't do it not because I don't want advice. I want all advice. I would happily eat less but it says not to eat less than 1200 and I am trying to know why
You already said you do exercise. Im failing to see where you cant do exercise.
I don't do exercise. I can work out that I can a few days a week but not every day.
Walking to and from class would be considered exercise... I'm guessing there are other activities that you do which may also be increasing your total daily calorie burn. You are not sedentary and you likely can lose weight eating even MORE than 1200 cals.
Ok but doesn't everyone in the world walk around a bit during the day unless they are in a wheelchair. How do I know the difference between a thing that is exercise and a thing that is just normal?1 -
WinoGelato wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »OP did you say what you currently weigh? I saw above you mentioned 100 - 92, is that your current weight and your goal weight? And you are 4'11,is that right?
You said you are so busy you don't have time to exercise, but you are 18? Are you in college? Work? Can you walk to class or walk to work? Find ways to increase your activity in other ways? I'm surprised you can't make 30 minutes of exercise a possibility in a day - it really will benefit you in the long run to make this a habit now.
Yes that's right. I can do those things and I do walk to college at the moment and back but someone else said that I need to do more like an hour+ of running every day to reach that amount. That's just impossible for me
Let's back up. You are 18 years old, 4'11, and currently weigh 100 lbs and want to get down to 92 lbs? Where did you get the TDEE estimate of 1350 from? That seems pretty low for a young healthy female who walks to class and is as busy as you say you are, even though you are petite and already at a normal weight for your height.
I used this website https://tdeecalculator.net
I used the same one. With your estimates that you walk to and from class, ie 50 minutes/day, you shouldn't be selecting sedentary. That is equivalent to exercise - and therefore, your TDEE is likely at least 1500.
You need to start with the basics - have you read the stickied most helpful forum posts?
Try reading through these:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10260499/i-like-old-posts-and-i-cannot-lie/p1
Especially this one:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
Go with the 1200 cals that MFP gave you. Log all the foods you eat, ideally using a food scale for accuracy. Continue with your current activity and on days you do go to the gym or do some intentional exercise, eat some of those back. I think you are going to lose 0.5 lb/week and be at your goal in 15 or so weeks... that is assuming that your goal is a healthy one. 92 lbs is pretty low, maybe even underweight for your height? Are you looking for a number on a scale or a certain body aesthetic, because you may get the results you're looking for by focusing on strength training instead of weight loss...WinoGelato wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »OP did you say what you currently weigh? I saw above you mentioned 100 - 92, is that your current weight and your goal weight? And you are 4'11,is that right?
You said you are so busy you don't have time to exercise, but you are 18? Are you in college? Work? Can you walk to class or walk to work? Find ways to increase your activity in other ways? I'm surprised you can't make 30 minutes of exercise a possibility in a day - it really will benefit you in the long run to make this a habit now.
Yes that's right. I can do those things and I do walk to college at the moment and back but someone else said that I need to do more like an hour+ of running every day to reach that amount. That's just impossible for me
Let's back up. You are 18 years old, 4'11, and currently weigh 100 lbs and want to get down to 92 lbs? Where did you get the TDEE estimate of 1350 from? That seems pretty low for a young healthy female who walks to class and is as busy as you say you are, even though you are petite and already at a normal weight for your height.
I used this website https://tdeecalculator.net
I put your stats in and came up with 1367 for sedentary. I certainly wouldn't classify you as sedentary. At least Light Exercise, as you walk to/from class. Using that, I come up with 1566 for your TDEE. A 1/2 lb per week loss puts you at an estimated 1316 Cals per day, in that case.
The option for light exercise says I do exercise 1-2 days a week. I do walk to college 4 days every week but isn't that counted just in living?
I'll read those threads too now
Not if you put sedentary...which your not.0 -
Hi Berry_EG. I love your apple-cuddling kitty.
I'm also 5 feet tall, with a 9-hour-a-day desk job; and I'm 58, which means I get less lee-way than you do. But I was able to lose 34 pounds over about 8 months eating at around 1200 calories. It helped that I took - and continue to take - walking breaks during the day (eat lunch at desk, use my actual lunch hour to stretch and walk, for example). A 30-minute walk at a brisk NYC-pace will give me a good 1000 extra calories to burn, and it clears my head nicely.0 -
That said, is it correct, that you're trying to lose more weight? 100 lb doesn't seem to be overweight for you at 4'11".
I'm not overweight by the BMI numbers but I have a very small frame so I look bad. I worked out that 92 is the lowest for not underweight so I want to be that and hopefully I don't look as bad0 -
WinoGelato wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »OP did you say what you currently weigh? I saw above you mentioned 100 - 92, is that your current weight and your goal weight? And you are 4'11,is that right?
You said you are so busy you don't have time to exercise, but you are 18? Are you in college? Work? Can you walk to class or walk to work? Find ways to increase your activity in other ways? I'm surprised you can't make 30 minutes of exercise a possibility in a day - it really will benefit you in the long run to make this a habit now.
Yes that's right. I can do those things and I do walk to college at the moment and back but someone else said that I need to do more like an hour+ of running every day to reach that amount. That's just impossible for me
Let's back up. You are 18 years old, 4'11, and currently weigh 100 lbs and want to get down to 92 lbs? Where did you get the TDEE estimate of 1350 from? That seems pretty low for a young healthy female who walks to class and is as busy as you say you are, even though you are petite and already at a normal weight for your height.
I used this website https://tdeecalculator.net
I used the same one. With your estimates that you walk to and from class, ie 50 minutes/day, you shouldn't be selecting sedentary. That is equivalent to exercise - and therefore, your TDEE is likely at least 1500.
You need to start with the basics - have you read the stickied most helpful forum posts?
Try reading through these:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10260499/i-like-old-posts-and-i-cannot-lie/p1
Especially this one:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
Go with the 1200 cals that MFP gave you. Log all the foods you eat, ideally using a food scale for accuracy. Continue with your current activity and on days you do go to the gym or do some intentional exercise, eat some of those back. I think you are going to lose 0.5 lb/week and be at your goal in 15 or so weeks... that is assuming that your goal is a healthy one. 92 lbs is pretty low, maybe even underweight for your height? Are you looking for a number on a scale or a certain body aesthetic, because you may get the results you're looking for by focusing on strength training instead of weight loss...WinoGelato wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »OP did you say what you currently weigh? I saw above you mentioned 100 - 92, is that your current weight and your goal weight? And you are 4'11,is that right?
You said you are so busy you don't have time to exercise, but you are 18? Are you in college? Work? Can you walk to class or walk to work? Find ways to increase your activity in other ways? I'm surprised you can't make 30 minutes of exercise a possibility in a day - it really will benefit you in the long run to make this a habit now.
Yes that's right. I can do those things and I do walk to college at the moment and back but someone else said that I need to do more like an hour+ of running every day to reach that amount. That's just impossible for me
Let's back up. You are 18 years old, 4'11, and currently weigh 100 lbs and want to get down to 92 lbs? Where did you get the TDEE estimate of 1350 from? That seems pretty low for a young healthy female who walks to class and is as busy as you say you are, even though you are petite and already at a normal weight for your height.
I used this website https://tdeecalculator.net
I put your stats in and came up with 1367 for sedentary. I certainly wouldn't classify you as sedentary. At least Light Exercise, as you walk to/from class. Using that, I come up with 1566 for your TDEE. A 1/2 lb per week loss puts you at an estimated 1316 Cals per day, in that case.
The option for light exercise says I do exercise 1-2 days a week. I do walk to college 4 days every week but isn't that counted just in living?
I'll read those threads too now
That's what I've been trying to say. Just because you don't go to the gym and sweat your tail off on a machine, doesn't mean you don't exercise. My exercise is walking about 1 hour/day. You do that going to and from class, probably carrying a backpack filled with heavy textbooks. Whether it is counted as exercise or counted in your NEAT (non exercise activity level), it still counts toward your overall calorie burn for the day. You are not sedentary and you are likely burning more than 1500 cals/day, so to lose, you should be eating 1200 or more (and I'm still wondering if losing weight is the best goal for you).0 -
That said, is it correct, that you're trying to lose more weight? 100 lb doesn't seem to be overweight for you at 4'11".
I'm not overweight by the BMI numbers but I have a very small frame so I look bad. I worked out that 92 is the lowest for not underweight so I want to be that and hopefully I don't look as bad
Are you sure that weight loss is what you want? If you just "look bad," you may be happier adding muscle instead of losing weight.2 -
WinoGelato wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »OP did you say what you currently weigh? I saw above you mentioned 100 - 92, is that your current weight and your goal weight? And you are 4'11,is that right?
You said you are so busy you don't have time to exercise, but you are 18? Are you in college? Work? Can you walk to class or walk to work? Find ways to increase your activity in other ways? I'm surprised you can't make 30 minutes of exercise a possibility in a day - it really will benefit you in the long run to make this a habit now.
Yes that's right. I can do those things and I do walk to college at the moment and back but someone else said that I need to do more like an hour+ of running every day to reach that amount. That's just impossible for me
Let's back up. You are 18 years old, 4'11, and currently weigh 100 lbs and want to get down to 92 lbs? Where did you get the TDEE estimate of 1350 from? That seems pretty low for a young healthy female who walks to class and is as busy as you say you are, even though you are petite and already at a normal weight for your height.
I used this website https://tdeecalculator.net
I used the same one. With your estimates that you walk to and from class, ie 50 minutes/day, you shouldn't be selecting sedentary. That is equivalent to exercise - and therefore, your TDEE is likely at least 1500.
You need to start with the basics - have you read the stickied most helpful forum posts?
Try reading through these:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10260499/i-like-old-posts-and-i-cannot-lie/p1
Especially this one:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
Go with the 1200 cals that MFP gave you. Log all the foods you eat, ideally using a food scale for accuracy. Continue with your current activity and on days you do go to the gym or do some intentional exercise, eat some of those back. I think you are going to lose 0.5 lb/week and be at your goal in 15 or so weeks... that is assuming that your goal is a healthy one. 92 lbs is pretty low, maybe even underweight for your height? Are you looking for a number on a scale or a certain body aesthetic, because you may get the results you're looking for by focusing on strength training instead of weight loss...WinoGelato wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »OP did you say what you currently weigh? I saw above you mentioned 100 - 92, is that your current weight and your goal weight? And you are 4'11,is that right?
You said you are so busy you don't have time to exercise, but you are 18? Are you in college? Work? Can you walk to class or walk to work? Find ways to increase your activity in other ways? I'm surprised you can't make 30 minutes of exercise a possibility in a day - it really will benefit you in the long run to make this a habit now.
Yes that's right. I can do those things and I do walk to college at the moment and back but someone else said that I need to do more like an hour+ of running every day to reach that amount. That's just impossible for me
Let's back up. You are 18 years old, 4'11, and currently weigh 100 lbs and want to get down to 92 lbs? Where did you get the TDEE estimate of 1350 from? That seems pretty low for a young healthy female who walks to class and is as busy as you say you are, even though you are petite and already at a normal weight for your height.
I used this website https://tdeecalculator.net
I put your stats in and came up with 1367 for sedentary. I certainly wouldn't classify you as sedentary. At least Light Exercise, as you walk to/from class. Using that, I come up with 1566 for your TDEE. A 1/2 lb per week loss puts you at an estimated 1316 Cals per day, in that case.
The option for light exercise says I do exercise 1-2 days a week. I do walk to college 4 days every week but isn't that counted just in living?
I'll read those threads too now
Well, yes. But that calculator doesn't have a setting for what I'd call "real" activity level.
Using the calculator over at http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/, and choosing Sedentary, with a 10% reduction, it gives 1379 Calories.
You'll find that many different calculators give different values. The trick is to pick one, eat at that Calorie level for a while (like a month), and evaluate where you are then. If you have to, you can tweak things at that point. Before, if something is obviously wrong.0 -
That said, is it correct, that you're trying to lose more weight? 100 lb doesn't seem to be overweight for you at 4'11".
I'm not overweight by the BMI numbers but I have a very small frame so I look bad. I worked out that 92 is the lowest for not underweight so I want to be that and hopefully I don't look as bad
If you don't like the way your body looks at 100 lbs, and you don't do any purposeful exercise, it is likely you won't like the way your body will look at 92 lbs either. You need to focus on strength training, not on losing more weight. I know you won't like that answer since you think you can't find time to exercise, but give this a read:
https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
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JaydedMiss wrote: »JaydedMiss wrote: »It somewhat amazes me when people whine about an innocuous post in his/her own thread, but then responds to others in a not-so-nice manner.
People complaining about life being unfair but unwilling to do anything to change it and someone not babying them and being blunt. She wants to eat more/ lose more she needs to workout. NOT the same as someone calling someone working hard young and irresponsible with nothing going on in their life because they make health a priority.
Also she posted asking for advice. And then wont take it. And is picking things people say apart to put it up in such a way it seems were telling her she NEEDS to work out non stop. Which no one ever said.
So yeah ima be blunt with her and tell heer what she needs to hear. Not apologizing for not babying her.
I'm not complaining I'm just trying to understand and it is frustrating to me. When I said I can't do lots of extra exercise every day it is because I can't do it not because I don't want advice. I want all advice. I would happily eat less but it says not to eat less than 1200 and I am trying to know why
You already said you do exercise. Im failing to see where you cant do exercise.
I don't do exercise. I can work out that I can a few days a week but not every day.
OK, now I think we're getting somewhere. After you check out that link that @WinoGelato posted, note that it only takes a few days a week. Can you use the strength equipment in your university gym? If so, great! 2-3 times per week will probably do wonders for you. Putting on just a little muscle - I think - will help. And, if you can't use the gym, then a simple bodyweight program will work, too.0
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