Lost a few pounds - Setting new goal
Schila64
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I’ve been a MFP member since 2009. At the beginning I was not that serious about logging in my food intake and honestly was not eating that healthy . After many years of struggling with being chubby and not lean, I decided in March this year to get very serious about it. My eating habits changed completely as well as my workouts . Up until then, my workouts were done at home, using my treadmill and here and there several workouts DVD. After turning 53 this year, I decided it was time for a change change . Joined a gym, did some online research, cleaned my pantry and started this journey .
I started at around 150 lbs . I was and am eating 1400 calories per day set by MFP while working out 6 days a week . Practically eradicated bread from my diet and concentrated more on lean proteins, complex carbs and tons of water . Right now I fluctuate between 128 and 131 lbs. My new goal is to reach 120 lbs and lean outa bit more . I’m happy where I am now and will continue in this journey .
I started at around 150 lbs . I was and am eating 1400 calories per day set by MFP while working out 6 days a week . Practically eradicated bread from my diet and concentrated more on lean proteins, complex carbs and tons of water . Right now I fluctuate between 128 and 131 lbs. My new goal is to reach 120 lbs and lean outa bit more . I’m happy where I am now and will continue in this journey .
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You look amazing! What kind of work do you do at the gym? I'm still a fairly new person to working out.1
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How do you lift weights 6 days a week and only survive on 1400 cals? When you cut you'll be eating less??2
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You look fantastic.. and already ultra lean. How much leaner do you want to get? Are you competing? Are you planning on staying that low bodyfat for long periods of time? Just be mindful it can be taxing on the body and hormones. Maybe consider a few gaining cycles to put on some muscle if you aren't satisfied with your muscle to fat ratio. Good luck!1
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You're 53?!1
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Thank you ! Not sure if I can lean a bit more, but will try .You look fantastic.. and already ultra lean. How much leaner do you want to get? Are you competing? Are you planning on staying that low bodyfat for long periods of time? Just be mindful it can be taxing on the body and hormones. Maybe consider a few gaining cycles to put on some muscle if you aren't satisfied with your muscle to fat ratio. Good luck!
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Thank you . I workout 2 muscles per day every other day and cardio on the days that I don’t strength train . Also do abs every dayhannahsharratt27 wrote: »You look amazing! What kind of work do you do at the gym? I'm still a fairly new person to working out.
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Thank you ! Not sure if I can lean a bit more, but will try .You look fantastic.. and already ultra lean. How much leaner do you want to get? Are you competing? Are you planning on staying that low bodyfat for long periods of time? Just be mindful it can be taxing on the body and hormones. Maybe consider a few gaining cycles to put on some muscle if you aren't satisfied with your muscle to fat ratio. Good luck!
There comes a point where there is only so low you can go...(believe me I've been there.. and I lost all my glutes
) the great thing about gaining muscle is the ability to still look lean, without the lower bodyfat and hormone issues as the muscle will pop out more even with some fat there.
I think you look amazing as you are... maybe hang out at maintenance for a while and enjoy the extra fuel
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Will take your advise
Thank you ! Not sure if I can lean a bit more, but will try .You look fantastic.. and already ultra lean. How much leaner do you want to get? Are you competing? Are you planning on staying that low bodyfat for long periods of time? Just be mindful it can be taxing on the body and hormones. Maybe consider a few gaining cycles to put on some muscle if you aren't satisfied with your muscle to fat ratio. Good luck!
There comes a point where there is only so low you can go...(believe me I've been there.. and I lost all my glutes ) the great thing about gaining muscle is the ability to still look lean, without the lower bodyfat and hormone issues as the muscle will pop out more even with some fat there.
I think you look amazing as you are... maybe hang out at maintenance for a while and enjoy the extra fuel
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You looked good in your before pic and you look good now.
Don't get too crazy and go to low or you'll lose too much muscle.
This weight loss thing can get obsessive and you can find yourself with a problem.
Congrats on your success.3 -
Ummm wow! Amazing! I love @sardelsa’s advice (since gaining muscle I can eat more and still look lean) but you look INCREDIBLE. Not “for being 53”... just plain incredible.7
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Ummm wow! Amazing! I love @sardelsa’s advice (since gaining muscle I can eat more and still look lean) but you look INCREDIBLE. Not “for being 53”... just plain incredible.
Thank you !!!
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Amazing & inspiring from another 53 yr old (who still has a long way to go!)1
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I agree, you look amazing! Congratulations on all your hard work!1
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Your at the peak of your life. Good for you.. reached your goals. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you !!!MrsBeccaM5 wrote: »I agree, you look amazing! Congratulations on all your hard work!1 -
WOW, looking fantastic, what an incredible job.....
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Uh-mazing!!! I agree with Sardelsa though. I don't see how you could get much leaner. Fantastic job!1
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Where is the 8lbs you want to lose to get to 120lbs? I don't see them.1
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128-130 is normal fluctuation, not something you need to "work on." No one stays exactly the same scale weight on a daily basis. Try an app like libra, it tracks trends in weight. For example, my weight might fluctuates any where from 114- 117 this month, but library shows me trending at 115.9. It helps you not sweat the small stuff.5
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Wow, great transformation. I'm 58 and it is much harder to get lean and gain muscle at this age. But I know it is doable. You look rock hard and lean. I find it hard to believe you are 53. Great work!1
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huskerjunkie wrote: »Wow, great transformation. I'm 58 and it is much harder to get lean and gain muscle at this age. But I know it is doable. You look rock hard and lean. I find it hard to believe you are 53. Great work!
Now 54
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You look great in that pic. Did you end up getting any leaner since then? (I agree w/ everyone else, I don't see where those 8lbs would have come from)0
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Thanks for the compliment.You look great in that pic. Did you end up getting any leaner since then? (I agree w/ everyone else, I don't see where those 8lbs would have come from)
Well I had Rotator Cuff surgery in December last year and that kept me away from lifting for a few months. I had started lifting back again and am working of leaning (if that's how you say it) more. But we all know that to if you want to get leaner is all about what you put into your body. So it's more about nutrition for me.
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54?! You look amazing and put my own mother to shame. You are a perfect example of what people can aspire too. Good gains0
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Thank you. !!manowarrule2003 wrote: »54?! You look amazing and put my own mother to shame. You are a perfect example of what people can aspire too. Good gains
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