Petitie girls trying to lose vanity pounds help please !!

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  • chantelp89
    chantelp89 Posts: 590 Member
    I've ignored all comments. I just wanted to say firstly, that when I cut out fast food, soda and the unhealthy snacking I end up eating right at 1000 cal. I've lost 17 lbs since starting mid February. That's roughly about a lb a week. I'm 5 ft. and trying to get to around 100lbs, or around 18-20% bf. whatever comes first.
  • chantelp89
    chantelp89 Posts: 590 Member
    You can lose 10lbs in 5 weeks if you have a lot more to lose.
    You cannot lose your last 10lbs that quickly.

    I am 5'0 ft and I lose weight at 1800 Net, and with exercise I eat as much as 2,200 on a normal day.

    Don't train your body to eat so little. Train it to eat well and burn.
    I do agree with this. Try to eat as clan as possible and stay active
  • Carlya87
    Carlya87 Posts: 19 Member
    Does anyone else around here who is the height range 5'0 to 5'4 annoyed by the term vanity weight for 10-15 lbs. I am 5'0 and at 129. I have 14 lbs to lose to be at goal weight and for me 14 lbs isn't a "vanity". That is my healthy weight set for my body type and I think 14 lbs is a lot.

    Sorry, rant over.

    1,000 calories isn't enough for anyone at any size. I agree with everyone and eat more calories. Starving yourself gives a high chance of binge and then weight gain.

    Hello Meg, yes but im 5ft 3 so my 125lbs is your 118lbs so if you decide to lose 10 more llbs after that then they will be " vanity pounds". I am trying to bring my bmi from 22 to 20 which is a perfectly healthy weight loss for my height. I used to be that slim and i felt and looked much better!
  • sophianicol08
    sophianicol08 Posts: 3 Member
    Carlya87 wrote: »
    Hi I'm 5ft 3 and trying to lose 10-15 lbs I currently weight 125lbs .

    I've started a 1000 calorie a day diet . Not excluding any food type , just calorie counting , I don't feel too hungry as long as I eat small things every few hours. I am hoping to lose minimum 10lbs in 5 weeks. Has anyone successfully done this? I would like advise from girls 5ft 3 or under who have successfully lost vanity pounds as I think taller people who are overweight would have completely different results when dieting .
    Carlya87 wrote: »
    Hi I'm 5ft 3 and trying to lose 10-15 lbs I currently weight 125lbs .

    I've started a 1000 calorie a day diet . Not excluding any food type , just calorie counting , I don't feel too hungry as long as I eat small things every few hours. I am hoping to lose minimum 10lbs in 5 weeks. Has anyone successfully done this? I would like advise from girls 5ft 3 or under who have successfully lost vanity pounds as I think taller people who are overweight would have completely different results when dieting .

  • sophianicol08
    sophianicol08 Posts: 3 Member
    Hi there

    I am 5 ft 3” too, and I am 111 lbs. I was just under 120 lbs when I started trying to lose weight. I am currently on a 2000 calorie diet and it’s been working for me. I exercise everyday and I up my calorie intake depending on how many calories I burn each day.

    I would suggest a more gradual calorie change. I think exercise is vital to lose weight. I am on my 2000 calorie diet but I have scheduled dance lessons at least twice a week for two hours, and I practice for around 30 minutes the 5 days that I don’t attend class.

    I feel my strategy is working for me but I don’t have any time goals like you so for you I would recommend a 1900 calorie diet but the bottom line is make sure that you exercise at least 6 days a week for 30 minutes per day.

    I suggest doing some dance workouts, you can find lots of them on YouTube. They’re really fun and burn a substantial amount of calories.

    I would also suggest intermittent fasting as well. Personally, I start eating at 8am in the morning and have my dinner by 4pm. Right after dinner I like to have a keto bar (manufactured by the no sugar company), and it keeps me going until the next morning.
  • claireychn074
    claireychn074 Posts: 1,659 Member
    Zombie thread from 2013! Pretty sure the OP is either not around or hopefully has achieved her weight loss in the intervening 8 years!
  • candysashab88
    candysashab88 Posts: 73 Member
    i was thinking the same thing. I dont qualify for the vanity pounds sections but heck maybe someday soon! :-)
  • xxzenabxx
    xxzenabxx Posts: 948 Member
    I know this is an old thread but just wanted to say I’m petite (5’ 4”) and I’ve done the whole crash dieting and eating only 1200 calories etc and it made my health so bad I’m still suffering! Now I’m eating 2000/2100 calories and losing weight. It’s taken me a long time to realise that it’s lifestyle not a short term fix.

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