Anyone here who wants to lose around 10lbs?

i sure would love to know too, i am also 5.2 but at 136/137, i want to get back to my pre pregnancy weight of 130... i have struggled for just over 2 months now just to lose 4 lbs... not sure what else to do or what i am not doing. I even did the 30ds to get some results happening but not much did happen after the whole 30 days. I still am doing 30-45 min of cardio at least 5 days a week to hopefully keep off those 4 lbs i have lost but not sure how to get rid of the last 6-7... sure would love to be under 130 but i will just take 130 if i can get it.

I'm 13lbs off my goal... I do great for a few weeks stick to really healthy diet then the monthly choc cravings kick in and I'm replacing meals with a bit of choc so I don't go over my calories whilst trying to satisfy my cravings and trying to get extra exercise in!

I have thought of trying a chocolate protein shake so I get my choc fix but still getting protein and reduced fat, instead of a choc bar!

Im trying to lose 18 lbs and oh my gosh its so freaking hard! I also have the chocolate cravings its so bad.

ME!!! I am also on 1200 calories a day, and yesterday I was under by 331 because I did some cardio. From my experience everyone seems to have a different take on whether or not to eat the extra 100. My new plan is to make sure I eat ALL of my calories every other day and on the other days, not stress out if I dont hit my numbers on the opposite days. This way my metabolism never gets wise and goes into starvation mode.

I have thought of trying a chocolate protein shake so I get my choc fix but still getting protein and reduced fat, instead of a choc bar!

I TOTALLY do this! Some nights I actually take my vi-shake powder with a bit of almond milk and sf/ff chocolate pudding mix and make a small serving of pudding! Less than 100 calories, 6g of protein and no sugar!

I sometimes wonder do I give up on the weight number and focus on inches instead?

I struggle with this as well -- especially with these last 10 lbs. I think inches are more important than the number on the scale as they validate that what you are doing is working ... Its not always about your weight, but your body composition!

I am right there with you I am 5'5" and want to be around 130 ish. Have about 10 lbs to loose. I am struggling.

Me. I'm 5'2" as well and have been hovering around 112. I saw it before Christmas, now it's 114. I really would like to be 110 but hey what's 2 lbs and I'd rather lose BF%. I would also like to get toned like you said and I have heard to eat 1600 on nonweightlifting days and 2000 on weightlifting days. So giving that a try. I am awaiting New Rules Of Weightlifting for Women in the mail.

Same here. i am 5'1" and want to loose about 10-15 pounds. I am set at 1200 calories a day. It is hard, I am hungry all day long, but I figure it is because I am only on my 2nd day. I am hoping my body gets used to it after a few more days. I also need to start working out so I can get those extra calories to eat.

Yes! bumping for later. Have also heard that the last 10 or so is hard. Certainly seems to be true in my case. :grumble:

Yes I want to lose an additional 10 lbs as well! What I believe is working for me is keeping a high fiber/ low carb diet as well as incorporating 45 minutes of cardio, in addition to light weight training, for 4-5 a week. In my opinion, coffee/lattes/5-hour energies (highly caffienated/low fat drinks) are the way to go one hour before your work out, it really helps you get a great energy boost for a high-powered cardio workout. Also, try going into the sauna for at least 10 minutes after your workout, if your gym has one.

i sure would love to know too, i am also 5.2 but at 136/137, i want to get back to my pre pregnancy weight of 130... i have struggled for just over 2 months now just to lose 4 lbs... not sure what else to do or what i am not doing. I even did the 30ds to get some results happening but not much did happen after the whole 30 days. I still am doing 30-45 min of cardio at least 5 days a week to hopefully keep off those 4 lbs i have lost but not sure how to get rid of the last 6-7... sure would love to be under 130 but i will just take 130 if i can get it.

I'm 5'2 as well and trying to get from 139 to 130 I was at 137 at one stage. Atm I'm working with weekly instead of daily calorie goals and mixing it up a bit - over some days, under others, eating back all exercise calories. I'm doing lots of JM DVDs plus aqua zumba and aqua aerobics. I put on a couple of lbs over Xmas and now have my period but hoping when I weigh in on Sunday there'll be a change! We should add each other

Thanks girls, I did lose 4lb in my first week from christmas which was great but I want to lose 1lb a week from now if its possible. Im definately going to have the cheat day once a week else I wouldn't be able to stick to it and I will try to get to my 1200 cals a day...if not can I use those calories on my cheat day?? Feel free to add me too!!! x

This is what I do. If you have the MFP app it shows you a bar chart of weekly calories and I use that cos it tells you how much you're under or over for the week. So I just try to get as close to the goal as possible. Some days I exercise lots and don't eat everything back but will eat it other days, like when I go out for a meal or have a few drinks

I'm wondering why people feel the need to obsess over getting to such a low weight? I mean if you're 5'2 and under 120lbs that's a pretty low weight already so why not just maintain? I just worry that people are hating their bodies when there's no need. Well, of course, no one should hate their body ever - we need to be positive and stop comparing ourselves to airbrushed models! Not having a go, just concerned that there's too much energy being spent on getting ever thinner instead of getting on with life without all those concerns and worries about weight.

I was 120 and fine with it BUT before i started on MFP I thought the scale needed to go down in order to look better but it's the opposite. I just want to look toned and fit and I'm fine if my weight goes up as long as it's not BF%.

I'm wondering why people feel the need to obsess over getting to such a low weight? I mean if you're 5'2 and under 120lbs that's a pretty low weight already so why not just maintain? I just worry that people are hating their bodies when there's no need. Well, of course, no one should hate their body ever - we need to be positive and stop comparing ourselves to airbrushed models! Not having a go, just concerned that there's too much energy being spent on getting ever thinner instead of getting on with life without all those concerns and worries about weight.

Why would you assume the OP is obsessed with a low weight? If that's her goal then that's her goal - she's asking for help in reaching it and if it was her pre-pregnancy weight then it doesn't seem like an unrealistic goal.

I'm 5'5.5" and 123lbs - shooting for 115. Maybe that seems crazy to some, but I'm (I think) doing it the right way by eating a LOT of food (higher protein, slightly lower carb, high in good fats) and working out hard. I have a specific goal of wanting to qualify for the Boston Marathon this year and I'm trying to get faster. Along with working out, lowering my body fat, increasing muscle and decreasing my overall weight will help me reach that goal.

I don't hate my body at all. I like it quite a lot. I'm darn proud of where I'm at now and what I've accomplished (I've lost about 45lbs total from my highest weight). But that doesn't mean that I can't strive to accomplish something more.


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To address the OP's question I thought this thread (the reply about 4-5 down by Yanicka1) is a great way to explain why those last few pounds are the toughest to shed:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/446069-can-t-shift-those-last-few-pounds