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Short with normal bmi, but squishy
Jussiemariee
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I am 5'1 female age 35. I weight 120, and I have in my head that I need to get back down to where I was 15 years ago. (105-110) but here's the deal. I'm still pudgy. I walk a lot, (14000-25000 steps per day) but other than that I dont really have time to exercise. Mfp has me eating 1200 Cal per day, and I usually naturally land between 1200-1500 even without meaning to. Although tracking has helped me to see where I go overboard sometimes without meaning to.
I read a little about recomp but I don't really know how that fits in. I really want to make a change, but I don't really know the best way to go about it...
Any advice?
I read a little about recomp but I don't really know how that fits in. I really want to make a change, but I don't really know the best way to go about it...
Any advice?
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Recomp sounds like a good idea.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat5 -
I used to do a huge amount of cardio. I switched to weight and HIIT training and went from squishy to toned. 5’2” 118 down to 108. 10 pounds makes a huge difference on us smaller folk! All my cardio is reserved for hikes, skiing and walking that I would normally do anyways. I do Burn Boot camp, 45 minute classes, 6 days a week. Quick, fun, efficient, energizing and doable.4
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TavistockToad wrote: »Recomp sounds like a good idea.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat
So... I read that thread. I am thinking I would need to find some significant exercise time and energy to do that. Between homeschooling and foster parenting and a part time job, I just don't have an hour a day to work out, or even the mental fortitude to do it.
I am also not sure I should be staying at 120. Like the last poster said, 10 pounds is a big deal. I guess Crux of this is how "fit" can I get working within the time slots I have available. And how important exercise is vs calories. I am going to have to really do some thinking on that.0 -
Jussiemariee wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Recomp sounds like a good idea.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat
So... I read that thread. I am thinking I would need to find some significant exercise time and energy to do that. Between homeschooling and foster parenting and a part time job, I just don't have an hour a day to work out, or even the mental fortitude to do it.
I am also not sure I should be staying at 120. Like the last poster said, 10 pounds is a big deal. I guess Crux of this is how "fit" can I get working within the time slots I have available. And how important exercise is vs calories. I am going to have to really do some thinking on that.
Strength training shapes your weight loss result. Strength training helps you keep the lean muscle you already have. Lean muscle is firm and compact, you want to keep that.
There are plenty of people who are smaller at a higher weight. The number on the scale can be rather meaniningless.4 -
Jussiemariee wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Recomp sounds like a good idea.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat
So... I read that thread. I am thinking I would need to find some significant exercise time and energy to do that. Between homeschooling and foster parenting and a part time job, I just don't have an hour a day to work out, or even the mental fortitude to do it.
I am also not sure I should be staying at 120. Like the last poster said, 10 pounds is a big deal. I guess Crux of this is how "fit" can I get working within the time slots I have available. And how important exercise is vs calories. I am going to have to really do some thinking on that.
You don't need to go to the gym and workout everyday for an hour. Do a full body program (which is best for beginners anyway)...full body programs are run 2-3x per week. Mine takes me just over 30 minutes usually.
You don't need to lift like a bodybuilder to get in shape and "toned up". Resistance training is really the only thing that is going to significantly change your body composition.6 -
Jussiemariee wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Recomp sounds like a good idea.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat
So... I read that thread. I am thinking I would need to find some significant exercise time and energy to do that. Between homeschooling and foster parenting and a part time job, I just don't have an hour a day to work out, or even the mental fortitude to do it.
I am also not sure I should be staying at 120. Like the last poster said, 10 pounds is a big deal. I guess Crux of this is how "fit" can I get working within the time slots I have available. And how important exercise is vs calories. I am going to have to really do some thinking on that.
Strength training shapes your weight loss result. Strength training helps you keep the lean muscle you already have. Lean muscle is firm and compact, you want to keep that.
There are plenty of people who are smaller at a higher weight. The number on the scale can be rather meaniningless.
^ this absolutely. When you're shaping your body through muscle building, you don't need the scale to go down. I sit around 124 lbs now, which is seven pounds higher than my lowest weight of 117, but am the same size I was at 117 if not a little smaller.5 -
Hi I'm 37 normal BMI but waist too large. I started strength training yesterday. Feel free to add me0
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Jussiemariee wrote: »I am 5'1 female age 35. I weight 120, and I have in my head that I need to get back down to where I was 15 years ago. (105-110) but here's the deal. I'm still pudgy.
10 - 15lbs is going to make a huge difference when you are only 5'1.
The closer to goal you get the bigger the visual difference each pound makes.6 -
Jussiemariee wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Recomp sounds like a good idea.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat
So... I read that thread. I am thinking I would need to find some significant exercise time and energy to do that. Between homeschooling and foster parenting and a part time job, I just don't have an hour a day to work out, or even the mental fortitude to do it.
I am also not sure I should be staying at 120. Like the last poster said, 10 pounds is a big deal. I guess Crux of this is how "fit" can I get working within the time slots I have available. And how important exercise is vs calories. I am going to have to really do some thinking on that.
My full body routine takes 20 minutes 2 x a week...0 -
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Jussiemariee wrote: »@TavistockToad and that is enough to really make a difference?
It has made a difference to me, yes4
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