How much weight do I need to lose?
Flowerbella2019
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In the past I have lost 90 pounds and also had 2 children, which the youngest being 2 years old, I've been left with quite a lot of loose on my arms, thighs and tummy. I'm 5 foot tall and 113 pounds and a 27 year old. I still have weight to lose and I'm really not happy with my body, how much weight do you think I need to lose? Thank you.
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You are right in the middle of the healthy weight range for your height, so where you go from here is really personal preference. You might get better aesthetic results from losing a small amount of weight (like 0.5lbs per week) and focusing on strength training. Check out these threads when you get a chance:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat/p1
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p18 -
I do alot of lifting heavy weights already and I have seen a massive Improvenent, I'm left with fat on my tummy and sides now though.. would you say around 10 pounds more weight loss? Thanks1
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you are in a healthy weight range. you don't "need" to lose anything.3
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I get where you're coming from OP, I feel better also being a bit lower on the healthy BMI range (currently at 22.0, working down towards 21.0).
You have a bit of wiggle room yet within the healthy range, so I'd set your weight loss goal for .5lb a week and after 5ish pounds I'd re-assess where you're at.4 -
Congrats on your success so far.
I am going to go with a +1 for Kimny's suggestion and exit because I am a guy.
Good luck!7 -
Congratulations on an amazing loss!!! Frankly you are fine where you are. I would consider a recomp if you want to tighten up. You look alot better than I do after my loss of about the same amount so I am envious and BTW, love that bathing suit!2
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For what it’s worth I think you look amazing!1
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You're right in the middle of a healthy BMI range for your height, so you don't need to lose any weight at all. If you're unhappy with how your body looks, you need to look into recomp rather than weight loss.0
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Flowerbella2019 wrote: »I do alot of lifting heavy weights already and I have seen a massive Improvenent, I'm left with fat on my tummy and sides now though.. would you say around 10 pounds more weight loss? Thanks
Recomp again would be a better solution. It's a slow process but will probably give you more of the results you're looking for. You eat at maintenance and follow a lifting program, and a lot of protein.2
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