Hi, I'm new.

dinkydudette
dinkydudette Posts: 71 Member
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hello. I'm new to this. I'm 5'2", 137lbs but I'm constantly being told that I'm fat (even by my mother) ((which is rediculous given I'm almost 30)). I think wingeing about being bullied isn't going to help me so I'm going to try and get down to 110lbs and you all seem really supportive. So today I have started the bodyrock.tv 30 day challenge (ow already!) and I'm going to try and not eat so much sugar.
Fingers crossed.
:smile:

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  • gromithere
    gromithere Posts: 172 Member
    Good luck with your goals. :-) They seem very realistic and attainable.
  • pkfrankel
    pkfrankel Posts: 171 Member
    Welcome to MFP. You will find lots of support here. Let me be the first to say "you're not fat". The Center for Disease Control uses the following formula to determine BMI and unhealthy weight:

    current weight x 703 / height in inches / height in inches

    For you that is:

    137 x 702 / 62 / 62 =25.1

    CDC calls BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 healthy. So with a certain degree of error; I would say you are healthy. But I don't know that I would want to sit on the edge like that. A goal weight of 110 gets you to a BMI of 20.1 which would be great. Best of luck to you!
  • gcanter
    gcanter Posts: 194 Member
    You can do it, but do it for you, not for everyone else.
  • DianneBoo
    DianneBoo Posts: 226 Member
    You can do it, but do it for you, not for everyone else.

    ^^THIS^^ I wish you all the luck in meeting your goals!
  • AlyiEli2017
    AlyiEli2017 Posts: 81 Member
    First off your not FAT! I hate when people say that. Your goals are in your reach. You can do it. Drink plenty of water, try to work out at least twice a week, try not to go over you calories and stay focused. You got this.
  • dinkydudette
    dinkydudette Posts: 71 Member
    Thanks you guys. Already you're so supportive. I feel really positive now! :happy:
  • jenmcdav
    jenmcdav Posts: 67 Member
    you are not fat! i'm mad at your mom for telling you so! i am 5'3'' and have already reached my goal weight--- 125. your mom would probably think i look like a cow! good luck with your efforts though. you will do great.
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    Hi dinkey,
    Your body type is probably muscular, and bones and other attributes can make a person denser. So that's not a problem! I am 5'7" and med boned, also med muscularity. I am at perfect weight at 138lbs. I am 26lbs over that right now, so that's the goal now. You will probably like to lose a little at least. You will probably like that! Good luck! :)MinMin
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