when your body thinks there's no weight left to lose?

PetitePerfection
PetitePerfection Posts: 199 Member
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
What do you do when your body will not let you lose any weight without dropping your intake dangerously low? I'm so fed up and just want to lose like 10 more lbs but it's nearly impossible. I'm 5'6" and weigh 126.8lbs. I'd like to be 117 because that is where I feel happy. I've been steadily gaining weight the past 2 or 3 weeks from 122 to now nearly 127!! I am just so frustrated!!

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  • musicgirl88
    musicgirl88 Posts: 504 Member
    you are only one inch shorter than I am and the weight you want to reach is underweight in my BMI range...and looking at your pictures you almost look like you are already unhealthy skinny...when you can start seeing ribs, that's not a good sign!! Maybe you should start doing some weight training and build up some lean muscles...you might gain weight, but you will look great!!!
  • cheekyleonie
    cheekyleonie Posts: 140 Member
    Have you gone to see your doctor? If you're really worried you should see a doctor or even go see a personal trainer, even if it's just to have an assessment or your weight/health.
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    Maybe don't get too stuck on the numbers. If you're feel kind of flabby you can add strength training/lifting to your routine. It should tighten things up.
  • cbmcphillips
    cbmcphillips Posts: 801 Member
    you are too young to be so worried - you are beautiful just the way you are...
  • DannyMussels
    DannyMussels Posts: 1,842 Member
    Have you tried looking into weights instead of cardio?

    It may not be what you're looking for, but theres a few examples floating around of womens before/after where they weigh 10-20lbs MORE, but have more muscle, therefore look thinner/more toned and better then they did at a lower weight.

    I don't feel numbers are as important as how you actually look in the mirror.

    Just something to thing about :)
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    you are only one inch shorter than I am and the weight you want to reach is underweight in my BMI range...and looking at your pictures you almost look like you are already unhealthy skinny...when you can start seeing ribs, that's not a good sign!! Maybe you should start doing some weight training and build up some lean muscles...you might gain weight, but you will look great!!!

    I agree with this. According to the height/weight charts I have found on the internet, you are already within your healthy range. 117 would make you underweight. If you have to do something dangerous to continue losing weight, then it is time to stop losing weight. If you can't do this, then you are going to need to talk to your doctor, and possibly a clinical psychologist.

    I also agree with the suggestions to focus on strength training. I saw your two pics on your profile. You have done a great job losing, but it is time to adjust your fitness goals for something else. Best of luck to you! I really hope that you found this useful and that you take care of your body.
  • melizerd
    melizerd Posts: 870 Member
    You are to the point where you need to STEP AWAY FROM THE SCALE, and pick up a tape measure.


    Meet Staci- she looks better and is smaller at a HEAVIER weight because she's full of nice muscle instead of flabby fat. The scale is NOT the end all be all.
    http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,211 Member
    What do you do when your body will not let you lose any weight without dropping your intake dangerously low? I'm so fed up and just want to lose like 10 more lbs but it's nearly impossible. I'm 5'6" and weigh 126.8lbs. I'd like to be 117 because that is where I feel happy. I've been steadily gaining weight the past 2 or 3 weeks from 122 to now nearly 127!! I am just so frustrated!!
    Not impossible. You just have to do the right things. Most people "think" they do, but after a good assessment, I've found many times they are inconsistent, under/over eat, exercise with little or no intensity, lack sleep, don't get in their essentials, etc.


    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
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    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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